P&O Consultant - Your Expertise, Our Success - Let’s Make It Happen!

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our new P&O Consultant

As P&O Consultant you will be part of P&O Core Delivery, DK team. The team is responsible for P&O Operation and P&O Consultancy in day-to-day advising to leader and employees.

In this role you will report directly to the Head of Core Delivery, DK and be part of a team that consists of 9 P&O Core Supporters and 6 P&O Consultants. 
 

Welcome to People & Organization (P&O)

The People & Organization (P&O) function in Novonesis is a global function with 6 different regions, that collectively support the organization of around 10,000+ employees. The P&O function is newly established as part of the merger between Chr. Hansen and Novozymes, one of the biggest mergers on Danish ground.

P&O plays a highly critical and pivotal role in the post-merger integration, and we have a clear goal of aligning and deciding the future P&O processes and set-up in the new combined company.

Your Primary tasks are:

• P&O contact for assigned site, division, or geographical area of responsibility.

• Serve as a consultant/advisor to leaders in the respective site on matters related to the employee life cycle.​

• Facilitate relevant team workshops like Insights, Culture Commitments, Feedback-model, Engagement survey.

• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to managers (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). ​

• Provide guidance on formal performance management processes and tools.​

• Collaborate with stakeholders to anticipate P&O needs, provide guidance on workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development.

Who are we looking for?

• We are looking for an experienced P&O professional 5+ years, with experience within P&O consultancy.

• Experience from similar industries as well as a bachelor's degree or equivalent education, is preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of our HR system (Workday) is an advantage.

Furthermore, you:

• Can navigate in an environment of change and would like to make an everyday impact to an assigned business area.

• Have the ability to make informed decisions and demonstrate sound judgment to ensure timely and accurate choices.

• Have the ability to handle changing priorities.​

• Must be able to embrace a sense of urgency, innovation and resourcefulness​.

• Have clear communication skills, capable of clearly conveying P&O policies, procedures, and recommendations to diverse stakeholders, including management and employees.

• Are ensuring confidentiality, fairness, and compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements in P&O consultancy.

• Contribute to our team with a positive and cooperative attitude build on our 4 culture commitments – Care, Ownership, Explore an Impact.

We are offering….

Join a team where you feel welcome, can thrive, and truly belong. We provide an inspiring work environment where collaboration is key, and opportunities for growth abound. Our leadership is committed to fostering your development and empowering you to achieve your full potential. Discover a workplace that values your contributions and supports your journey.

Location: Primary location will be Lyngby, Hørsholm and relevant Novonesis site.

Application deadline: 23. April 2025. Screening and interviews will be conducted after the deadline.

Please note: Our internal recruitment system will be undergoing updates until April 30. As a result, you may experience a longer wait time until then. Additionally, if you apply between April 7 and April 23, please be aware that you will not receive an immediate confirmation of your application." we apologies for the inconvenience. 

Contact details:  If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to reach out to, Head of P&O Core Delivery, Karin Sass on [email protected].

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.
 
Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.
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