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We are looking for an HRIS & Data Manager to join the People & Organisation (P&O) team at Novo Holdings, based at our headquarters in Copenhagen. This is a defining role, where you will be the anchor for our HR technology platform, joining at the start of a full HRIS implementation and taking end-to-end ownership of both the system, the data layer and the data analytics from day one. Novo Holdings is the holding and investment company of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. We manage the Foundation's assets and invest in life-science companies across all stages of development; from early-stage venture through to listed equities. We all work towards a long-term mission of generating attractive returns that enable the Foundation's philanthropy in life sciences and sustainability. As of year-end 2025, Novo Holdings had total assets of EUR 93 billion. P&O supports Novo Holdings and works in close partnership with the Novo Nordisk Foundation on shared infrastructure, including the HR technology stack. We are now moving from vendor selection into implementation of a new HRIS platform. The HRIS & Data Manager will play a central role in shaping how the platform is configured, operated and used — and will sit within our Rewards and Operations team alongside colleagues covering compensation, benefits, mobility, payroll and employment law. The Job The role as HRIS & Data Manager is a hands-on position with strategic reach. You will own the implementation and with time, the day-to-day operation, configuration and evolution of the HRIS for Novo Holdings. You will own the data, reporting and analytics layer that turns the platform into a trusted source of insight for P&O, Finance, IT and the broader business. Reporting to the Head of Total Rewards, you will work closely with a counterpart at the Novo Nordisk Foundation to keep a shared data model and integration architecture. We believe in lean, high-trust teams with direct access to leadership and real ownership of outcomes. The current P&O team brings together professionals with backgrounds across HR, consulting and finance, working in a purpose-driven and collaborative environment. Key areas of responsibility include: Owning the Novo Holdings HRIS implementation end-to-end: configuration, release management, issue resolution and user lifecycle across Core HR, recruitment, compensation, performance, talent, learning, time and absence Translating P&O business requirements into well-designed, sustainable system configuration Owning the people data model: definitions, hierarchies, position structures, cost centres, job catalogue, employment types and mapping to Finance and IT master data Establishing and enforcing data-quality standards; running regular data-quality cycles and publishing data-health KPIs to P&O leadership Leading data migration and cutover activities during implementation; owning cleansing, validation, reconciliation and sign-off Building and maintaining the P&O reporting suite: operational dashboards, KPI reports, compliance reporting (including EU Pay Transparency and DEI), workforce analytics and ad-hoc analyses for leadership Partnering with the Head of Total Rewards on compensation analytics — benchmarking, merit and bonus cycle modelling, pay equity analysis and external survey submissions Owning integration health between the HRIS and downstream systems (payroll, Finance/ERP, IT identity, benefits, ATS and other platforms) Co-driving vendor management with IT and Procurement: SLA monitoring, release management, support escalations and contract reviews Ensuring platform and data flow compliance with GDPR, local employment legislation and Novo Holdings information-security standards Running a super-user network and enabling self-service: training HRBPs, managers and employees on new functionality and process changes Professional & Personal Qualifications We look for a candidate with the following