pSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert /p h3Director, People Organisation and Internal Communication /h3 pCategory: Human Resource Management /p pLocation: /p pRoma, Lazio, IT /p h3Director, People Organisation and Internal Communication, Italy /h3 h3Location /h3 h3Job category /h3 pPeople Organisation /p h3Your impact begins here /h3 pAs the Director, People Organisation and Internal Communication for Italy, you will shape the culture, organisation, and people agenda of one of Novo's most important affiliates. You will act as a trusted advisor to the General Manager and leadership team, translating business ambitions into people, organisation, communication and culture strategies that enable sustainable growth. /p pYour impact will be visible in the way we attract, develop and retain talent, create an engaging employee experience, build organisational capabilities, strengthen leadership effectiveness and foster a culture where people can perform at their best while living our values. /p h3What you'll bring /h3 pTo assess your fit quickly, here is what matters most for this role. /p ul liA Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline. /li liSignificant leadership experience in Human Resources roles within a complex, international environment. /li liExtensive experience partnering with senior business leaders and leadership teams on organisational design, culture, talent and people-related strategies. /li liA proven track record of leading organisational transformations and change management initiatives. /li liStrong expertise across the full people lifecycle, including talent management, succession planning, performance management, rewards, employee engagement, learning and development, and workforce planning.



/li liExperience navigating complex labour relations environments and working with employee representatives and unions. /li liDemonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with operational excellence, ensuring efficient and compliant people processes. /li liStrong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and alignment across diverse groups. /li liExperience leading and developing high-performing teams. /li liProfessional fluency in English and Italian, or ability to quick learn Italian. /li liDemonstrated experience leveraging AI and digital technologies to enhance organisational effectiveness, employee experience, workforce planning, talent management and business decision-making. /li /ul h3Useful, but not essential /h3 ul liExperience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals or another highly regulated industry. /li liInternational or regional HR leadership experience. /li liExperience overseeing internal communication strategies. /li /ul h3What you'll do /h3 pYou will define and drive the HR Internal communication agenda for Novo Italy, ensuring that the affiliate has the culture, capabilities and organisational effectiveness required to achieve its strategic ambitions. /p ul liLead the development and execution of People Organisation strategies aligned with global, regional and local business priorities. /li liDrive organisational effectiveness, workforce planning,



succession management and talent strategies that strengthen leadership pipelines and future capabilities. /li liAct as a strategic coach and advisor to leaders, supporting business decisions related to people, culture, communication and organisational design. /li liLead organisational transformation and change initiatives, helping the business navigate growth, complexity and evolving market dynamics. /li liFoster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration and employee engagement. /li liEnsure the organisation attracts, develops and retains diverse talent through effective recruitment, onboarding, learning and development programmes. /li liOversee employee relations and maintain constructive partnerships with employee representatives and unions, ensuring compliance with local labour legislation and company principles. /li liDrive internal communication strategies that create transparency, alignment and engagement across the organisation. /li liLead People Organisation operations and governance, ensuring efficient, compliant and employee-centric processes throughout the employee lifecycle. /li liLead the affiliate's people agenda for AI and future workforce capabilities, ensuring the organisation is equipped with the skills, mindsets and leadership required to thrive in an increasingly AI-enabled environment. /li liBuild, inspire and develop a high-performing People Organisation and Internal Communication team. /li liRepresent Novo externally through benchmarking, networking and employer branding activities that strengthen our position as an employer of choice. /li /ul h3Who you'll work with /h3 pYou will be a member of the Italy Leadership Team and report directly to t

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