Head of Section HR Experts

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About GSS
As the internal support organization for DNV and DNV owned companies, we deliver shared services within Human Resources, Finance, IT and Real Estate & Procurement to DNV globally. Our mission is to enable DNV to grow, succeed with its business goals and improve competitiveness. Customer experience is at the core of everything we do. GSS is responsible for many of the tools, processes and daily routines that create the backbone of DNV.

About the role

Are you a dynamic HR professional with a passion for developing people and making a positive impact on your customers? If so, join our team as the Head of Section HR Experts, where you will lead a dedicated and skilled team of 7 specialists in areas such as pensions, insurance, compensation and benefits, employer branding, and health and safety. Our primary focus is on the Nordic region, supporting 3,500 employees. The team delivers top-tier HR services to our internal customers.

As the Head of Section HR Experts, you will:

• oversee the team's operations and ensure deliveries align with global standards and service agreements.
• lead and coach your team, coordinating efforts to achieve common objectives.
• foster and enhance a culture that promotes a safe, respectful, collaborative, and motivating work environment.
• ensure that the team receives training and development to meet capability requirements and advance HR and technology competencies.
• maintain the highest levels of service quality, compliance, and data security.
• manage your own process improvement projects.
• build and maintain strong relationships with business area line managers and people managers to support and achieve key business objectives.
• lead and/or collaborate on global projects.
• be a member of the regional leadership team, reporting to the GSS HR Regional Manager.

What we offer

Attractive rewards

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidised canteen, competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme.

Work/life balance

• We offer flexible working hours and workplace, with focus on work/life balance for our employees.
  

Supportive and caring culture

• Our international culture embodies diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders. We offer opportunities for our employees to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, throws after-works and informal meetings all year long for you to join.

Career and development

• DNV offers extensive possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and career ambitions. We have a strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, knowledge sharing, and professional and personal development.

By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. Our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. Our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers.

Our Høvik office is in beautiful surroundings by the sea and can offer access to sailboats, kayaks, tennis courts etc. We have more than 30 activity groups for you to join, as well as gym facilities and a kindergarten located on our premises. It is also worth noting that we offer free parking and shuttle buses to and from Skøyen, Lysaker and Sandvika.

About you

To succeed in this role, you should:

• have demonstrated experience and success in operational HR
• possess strong knowledge in one of more of areas such as compensation and benefits, employer branding, health and safety , change management and compliance
• be an experienced line manager
• believe in developing people through delegation, empowerment, and coaching
• have a solution-oriented mindset, strong listening and collaboration skills, and the ability to make decisions effectively
• be customer-centric and excel in stakeholder management
• enjoy identifying, developing, and implementing new ideas or ways of working
• embrace a “growth mindset” and actively promote a culture of constructive feedback
• hold a relevant university degree
• be proficient in written and spoken Norwegian and English

Please submit your application, including your CV and a motivation letter in English, by the end of the day on Friday, 6 September 2024.

For more details please contact:

Inger-Marie Sannerud – Regional Manager GSS HR Nordics, +4791374775