People & Organization Generalist

We are looking for a proactive People & Organization (P&O) Generalist to join our People Experience team. You will support employees and leaders with day-to-day HR, while helping us improve the processes and enable value adding HR.

You will be a part of a global team, where you will be the key responsible for a variety of tasks and services related to the employee lifecycle for our Danish organization. It is a varied role that requires ownership for details as well as being mindful of the broader picture. Ideally, you will combine hands-on HR operations with problem-solving and continuous improvement in an international environment.

Become part of a collaborative People Experience team

You will join a collaborative team of 13 talented colleagues within our global People & Organization function. Working mainly with our Danish organization, you will partner closely with employees, leaders, Talent Acquisition, P&O Legal, Payroll, and colleagues across the business.

The role is based at our headquarters in Hellerup, Greater Copenhagen, and reports to the Head of People Experience.

Your focus will be to make HR support clear, efficient, and compliant while contributing ideas that make our ways of working simpler and better.

Your responsibilities

You will support the everyday moments that shape the employee experience - from joining Bavarian Nordic to changes during employment and eventually leaving the company.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Support onboarding (contract and systems), employment changes, leave administration, and offboarding

• Guide employees and leaders on HR policies, processes, benefits, and employment matters

• Maintain accurate, compliant employee data and transactions in our core HCM system, Workday

• Handle leave administration, such as parental leave

• Drive global mobility activities, including work permits and services from external mobility partners

• Collaborate with external HR providers in countries without a local HR presence

• Improve processes and contribute to P&O projects that strengthen the employee experience.

What we are looking for

You bring a solid foundation in HR operations and enjoy balancing detail-oriented administration with improvement work while building excellent relations to employees.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field

• Has solid experience in HR operations and employee lifecycle services, typically two years or more, depending on the scope and depth of experience

• Ideally brings experience from a regulated or compliance-driven industry on the global scene

• Understands HR processes, basic principles of employment law (DK), and maintains a strong compliance mindset

• Is comfortable working with HR systems: Workday & Docusign experience is an advantage

• Communicates fluently in Danish and English, both verbally and in writing

You will thrive in this role if you enjoy bringing structure, take initiative, and look for continuous improvement. You are energetic and bring a warm, service-minded approach that helps you build strong relationships. At the same time, you confidently take ownership and stand your ground when needed. You take pride in keeping essential day-to-day administrative tasks running smoothly.

If you are excited about combining HR operations, employee support, compliance, and continuous improvement, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Why join Bavarian Nordic?

At Bavarian Nordic, you will join a purpose-driven company where people make a difference every day. Our work helps protect lives through innovative vaccines. A strong employee experience is an important part of making that possible.

We offer a collaborative and international environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to creating great employee experiences across the organization.

Beyond this, we offer:

• Flexible working conditions, pension scheme, health insurance, competitive compensation package and bonus opportunities
• A high-quality canteen with a wide selection and take-away options
• Access to fitness discounts, massage scheme, and an active staff club with social and sporting events

Caught your interest?

If you are ready to become our next P&O pioneer, please apply now through our designated application platform. Applications submitted by email will not be considered.

We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position

Please note that visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available for this position.

Bavarian Nordic is a global vaccine company with a mission to improve health and save lives through innovative vaccines. We are a preferred supplier of mpox and smallpox vaccines to governments to enhance public health preparedness and have a leading portfolio of travel vaccines. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America.

Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

For more information, visit www.bavarian-nordic.com

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