HR Partner Norway

An exciting opportunity working at the heart of a highly regarded international humanitarian organization . You will support our dedicated managers and staff at the Head Office in Oslo who are helping people forced to flee all over the world. We can offer a unique experience within a large, international and competent   HR team! 

What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, resilient and dynamic Human Resource Partner to provide support to our teams responding to the Head Office HR Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that NRC’s HO HR policies and strategies are implemented and in accordance with Norwegian labor law. The HO HR Partner is responsible for providing advice, guidance and support across HR areas such as performance management, compensation, employee relations, employee legislation and HSE to Head Office line managers and staff. 

What you will do

• Initiate, prepare and ensure implementation of HR initiatives according to overall NRC strategy
• Advise HO managers on workforce planning, recruitment and organisational changes
• Provide legal and practical advice to HO managers on issues related to their line manager responsibility, e.g. individual employment cases, performance management, time management and conflict management.
• Build and maintain a proactive dialogue with line managers and staff.
• Contribute to development of the onboarding process and onboarding of new HO staff

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. 

 What you will bring

• Experienced HR Professional with expertise in a range of different HR disciplines, including recruitment, work force planning, performance management, employee engagement, employment relations and legislation, handling disputes and in-depth knowledge and application of the Norwegian Employment Act.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience within a large and complex organization
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Fluency in English, both written and oral

What we offer

• Our office is located in Oslo city center, close to the central station
• Permanent position with possibility for home office and flexible working hours
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s Head Office salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. 
• You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace 
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with Head of Head Office HR, lise.jorgensen@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. 

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

Learn more about NRC