HR Advisor

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 comfortable tackling tasks you may not initially know the answer to?

We are currently seeking an HR Advisor for our Nordic region who is comfortable in finding solutions, even when faced with unfamiliar challenges. In this position, you will join a dedicated team of seven HR Advisors, three Talent Acquisition Specialists, and two Labour Law Advisors. Together with our Global Centre, this professional group is driven by expertise and motivation to support 3,600 employees across the Business Areas within Norway, Finland, Denmark and Sweden.

Our HR Advisory unit deliver HR services that drive DNV’s growth, build trust through consistent interpretation of procedures, and update templates to comply with laws and DNV decisions. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment with numerous opportunities for professional HR growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Offer HR advice for Nordic countries, requiring local knowledge, and clarify policies for employees and managers
• Maintain and update governance documents and procedures to comply with regulations
• Perform due diligence related to HR during M&A processes
• Lead or assist in post-merger HR integrations or other HR projects
• Analyze market trends and benchmark compensation and benefits through market insight and internal analysis

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, 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.
• 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.

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.

About you

To succeed in this role, you should:

• Hold a relevant university degree
• Have 3-5 years of operational HR experience
• Apply a consultative approach in giving advice to managers and employees across the organization
• Maintain a positive attitude and a proactive customer-centric mindset
• Collaborate effectively and contribute to a team-oriented work environment
• Be curious, learning-oriented and dare to take on new challenges
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, a talent for problem-solving, and a focus on delivering solutions
• Have systems understanding and embrace new technology as an opportunity
• Possess excellent written and verbal skills in Norwegian/Scandinavian and English

Application deadline: 14.01.25

If you have any questions, kindly reach out to Pål Figenschau (Head of Section), pal.figenschau@dnv.com.