EEO Investigator

About the Department

The Legal department is comprised of our Legal and Patents functions. We depend on our legal team to help drive growth and maintain the highest level of standards and practices across all of our legal efforts. It’s a tall order, which is why we only hire those who thrive on protecting the interests of our patients, employees and business, all while creating and implementing efficient and innovative solutions. As part of the team, you’ll work with employees across the organization to oversee legal matters and provide guidance on strategies that drive business and policy priorities and shape the reputation of Novo Nordisk Inc. (NNI). At Novo Nordisk, your skills, dedication and ambition will help us change lives for the better. In exchange, we’ll offer you an opportunity to work with extraordinary talent and benefit from a range of possibilities for professional and personal development. Are you ready to realize your potential?

This position is based out of Clayton, NC and follows all Novo Nordisk Inc. guidance for remote / in office dedicated time. EST time zone hours.

The Position

The EEO Investigator role is part of the Novo Nordisk Inc. Legal Department and will conduct investigations into complaints of harassment, discrimination and retaliation for both internal and external complaints to the Company. Scope of work includes conducting trend analysis and partnering with stakeholders to develop appropriate action planning to address areas of concern, and conduct training as requested. The Investigator will serve as an investigation and EEO subject matter expert to collaborative partners and stakeholders, including the Employee Relations team, HR Business Partners, business leaders and employees. The Investigator leverages subject matter expert understanding of the application of EEO and affirmative action laws, regulations, concepts, and practices. Serves as a witness for the Company in any related litigation, as necessary.

Relationships

The EEO Investigator role reports directly to the Associate Director – EEO Investigations and conducts investigations into complaints of harassment, discrimination and retaliation for the Company. The Investigator may serve as a point of contact for employees to answer questions related to EEO policies. This position will partner closely with collaborative partners and internal stakeholders / clients, including Employee Relations Managers, HR Business Partners, line of business managers, affiliates, centers of excellence, Employment Attorneys, the Legal Department, the Compliance Department, and other relevant departments to ensure the prompt and through investigation of all Employee Relations complaints.

Essential Functions

Leads and / or supports internal and external EEO related investigations, complaints and inquiries for the Company in partnership with Legal

Demonstrates subject matter expert understanding of the application of EEO and affirmative action laws, regulations, concepts, and practices

Conducts thorough and timely investigations into discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other allegations of unfair treatment based on legally protected categories or as otherwise included in Novo Nordisk polices. These will range from routine to complex and include interviewing Company personnel as a neutral fact finder, reviewing personnel documents, and analyzing employee data in a timely manner

Prepares written reports and summary of findings, with supporting documentation, that are fair, impartial and represent the facts, and analyze information to determine whether the facts suggest an employee was subjected to a violation of policy

Ensure all cases are appropriately entered and tracked in the case management systems in a timely and accurate manner

Demonstrates sound judgment in safeguarding confidential and sensitive information

Provides investigation findings to relevant stakeholders including Employment Law attorneys, Employee Relations Manager, HRBPs, and the appropriate Line of Business

Liaises with relevant stakeholders, including line of business leadership, Legal and Employee Relations leadership, and HR to convey any and all HR related concerns resulting from investigations

Conducts research and analysis in partnership with Legal to provide insight into environmental trends as it relates to internal and external EEO complaints

Ensures proactive engagement with Employment Law Attorneys, HR Business Partners and all other relevant partners on all investigations

Ensures consistent interpretation and application of Novo Nordisk’s EEO policies, concepts, and practices, in all aspects of the employment relationship and related to ER investigations and related matters

Participates in the design, development, and delivery of Novo Nordisk policy and EEO training initiatives

Builds strong partnerships with HR Business Partners, Employment Law, Compliance, Risk and Accountability, and all internal partners to foster trust and accountability

Physical Requirements

10-20% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

A Bachelor 's degree required. Juris Doctorate law degree, or Advanced Degree from an accredited college, university, or graduate program, preferred

A minimum of five (5) years of experience conducting workplace, EEO, employment and labor, Title VII, or human resource investigations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other policy or legal violations

Experience in interview techniques, principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting, research techniques and data collection and analysis relating to Employee Relations and / or EEO activities required

Experience in preparing written reports and summaries of findings relating to human resource, EEO, or personnel matters, including review of policy violations, performance, and / or conduct concerns required

An expert understanding of policies, procedures, and federal legislation related to employment practices, including but not limited to Title VII, ADA, FMLA, DOL regulations, EEO Compliance and related employment laws is required

Experience working in a confidential setting, maintaining appropriate confidentiality and discretion, and exercising sound judgment in safeguarding confidential and sensitive information is required

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to successfully communicate with managers, leaders, and employees at all levels

Experience in researching, analyzing and applying federal and state laws relating to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, preferred

Experience in providing counseling and advice in employment and labor or human resource matters based on understanding of EEO laws, policies, and guidelines preferred

Highly self-motivated to perform investigations independently

Employment and labor law civil litigation experience, preferred

Employee Relations and / or Labor Relations experience a plus, but not required

Experience performing detailed work with accuracy for a variety of audiences

Desired skills

Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and manage a high-volume workload and complex priorities

Proven ability to think strategically and effectively work across a large corporation

Demonstrated critical thinking capability and the ability to analyze large amounts of information to interpret laws and apply them to various situations

Business acumen and reliability

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.