Job Description
Specialist - Human Resources
Category: Human Resource Management
Location: Mississauga, Ontario, CA
Are you passionate about supporting employees and managers in their HR journey? Do you have a knack for ensuring HR processes run smoothly and efficiently? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our Human Resources Specialist role!
Join us in People & Operations at Novo Nordisk Canada and make a difference. Read more and apply today for a life-changing career.
Position Description
As a Human Resources Specialist, you will:
Serve as the primary contact for employment-related matters and provide guidance on HR policies and regulations.
Audit HR policies for compliance with changing employment legislation and respond to inquiries regarding company policies.
Update and maintain Health & Safety Programs, and produce reports on organizational metrics such as headcount and turnover.
Manage HRIS system updates for new hires, transfers, and terminations, and support HR initiatives including onboarding and wellness programs.
Lead projects like B.E.L.T. and bursary programs, while providing benefits administration support and maintaining accurate employee information.
Required Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate who meets the following qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Administration, Finance, or a related field
1-3 years of experience in HR in a generalist capacity, or a background in Administration, Finance or related.
Knowledge in compensation and benefits program administration.
About the department
Join our People & Operations team in Canada, where we are dedicated to supporting the management of our organization's human resources. This hybrid position offers the flexibility to work on a hybrid model, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. Our team is committed to developing HR strategies and policies that meet business needs, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace for all employees.
Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1+23 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases, built upon our heritage in diabetes. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 72,000 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. Novo Nordisk's B shares are listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (Novo-B). Its ADRs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NVO). For more information, visit novonordisk.com, Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Contact
To complete your application, click on "Apply now", attach your CV and follow the instructions.
Deadline
Please apply before April 18th, 2026
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.
Category: Human Resource Management
Location: Mississauga, Ontario, CA
Are you passionate about supporting employees and managers in their HR journey? Do you have a knack for ensuring HR processes run smoothly and efficiently? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our Human Resources Specialist role!
Join us in People & Operations at Novo Nordisk Canada and make a difference. Read more and apply today for a life-changing career.
Position Description
As a Human Resources Specialist, you will:
Serve as the primary contact for employment-related matters and provide guidance on HR policies and regulations.
Audit HR policies for compliance with changing employment legislation and respond to inquiries regarding company policies.
Update and maintain Health & Safety Programs, and produce reports on organizational metrics such as headcount and turnover.
Manage HRIS system updates for new hires, transfers, and terminations, and support HR initiatives including onboarding and wellness programs.
Lead projects like B.E.L.T. and bursary programs, while providing benefits administration support and maintaining accurate employee information.
Required Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate who meets the following qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Administration, Finance, or a related field
1-3 years of experience in HR in a generalist capacity, or a background in Administration, Finance or related.
Knowledge in compensation and benefits program administration.
About the department
Join our People & Operations team in Canada, where we are dedicated to supporting the management of our organization's human resources. This hybrid position offers the flexibility to work on a hybrid model, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. Our team is committed to developing HR strategies and policies that meet business needs, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace for all employees.
Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1+23 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases, built upon our heritage in diabetes. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 72,000 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. Novo Nordisk's B shares are listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (Novo-B). Its ADRs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NVO). For more information, visit novonordisk.com, Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Contact
To complete your application, click on "Apply now", attach your CV and follow the instructions.
Deadline
Please apply before April 18th, 2026
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Specialist - Human Resources position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Mississauga offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
