Are you passionate about creating impactful compensation and benefits strategies? Do you thrive in a dynamic, international environment where you can make a real difference? If so, we’re looking for you to join our team as Senior Total Rewards Manager! Read on and apply today.

Your new role

As a Senior Total Rewards Manager at Novo Nordisk, you will:

• Drive and implement compensation and benefit programs that align with the organisation's strategic goals, ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness.

• Analyse external market data to establish competitive salary ranges and benefits packages.

• Provide specific support with reviews and analysis of regional/local rewards programs to ensure competitiveness, engaging in rewards partnering activities within the countries whenever needed.

• Foster a continuous improvement mindset by identifying opportunities for process enhancements in rewards programs.

• Collaborate with colleagues within the Global Total Rewards CoE to develop and implement comprehensive rewards strategies and initiatives for the areas of responsibility.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organisational objectives and regional/local requirements.

Your new department

You will be based in either Poland or Denmark and will join the International Total Rewards team which is part of the People & Organisation function called Total Rewards Center of Excellence (CoE). We are a truly global team based in 16+ countries, partnering with our sales affiliates as well as our R&D and Product Supply sites in more than 100 countries. Our core purpose is to enable Novo Nordisk to attract, retain and reward the right people in the right place through sustainable, competitive, flexible and compliant reward practices. We design and implement compensation and benefit programs that ensure internal equity and external market competitiveness. Our fast-paced and collaborative environment encourages innovation and continuous improvement, allowing you to make a significant impact on our rewards programs.

Your skills & qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who meets the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 4–6 years of experience in Total Rewards and project management at a regional or organizational level.

• Proven exposure to international Total Rewards practices; experience in Middle East and/or Africa is a strong plus.

• Deep understanding of compensation, benefits, pay transparency, and rewards principles, with strong analytical and storytelling capabilities.

• Full professional fluency in English, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively

Working at Novo Nordisk

We're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today. The video below features colleagues worldwide speaking about why they’re proud to work at Novo Nordisk and highlights the culture, collaboration and long-term impact. Together, for the long-term!

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

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