People Data Analyst

About us

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 Group functions
Group functions in DNV are experts on finance and accounting, human resources, communication and sustainability, legal, tax and compliance – providing company-wide support, governance and strategic projects. Group also includes our strategic Research and Development unit, which provides science-based insights and foresight to tackle transformations and challenges across the industries we serve.

About the role

DNV is the world’s leading certification and advisory company, driven by a purpose to safeguard life, property, and the environment. With unique technical expertise and independence, we help customers worldwide improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Our global team of 15,000 employees spans more than 100 countries, including 2,500 colleagues in Norway.

Now, we are looking for a People Data Analyst to join us in Høvik and help shape the future of work at DNV. In this role, you’ll transform data into insights that drive smarter decisions and enhance the employee experience. You will analyse global people metrics, uncover engagement trends, and identify opportunities for improvement. By leveraging analytics, predictions, and visualizations, you’ll provide forward-looking insights that influence strategy across the organization—all while ensuring data accuracy and security. If you’re passionate about using data to make an impact, this is your chance to play a key role in our journey.

As a People Data Analyst, you’ll be at the heart of shaping data-driven decisions and turn global HR and engagement data into powerful insights that guide long-term HR strategy and making a tangible impact on employee engagement and satisfaction.

• This responsibility includes the following:
• Facilitate and coordinate the global Pulse survey process for regular monitoring of employee sentiments and experiences
• Develop and implement strategies to improve employee engagement and satisfaction based on data-driven insights
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of engagement initiatives with business goals
• Monitor industry trends and best practices to ensure the engagement survey remains innovative and effective
• Collaborate with Group People and other senior stakeholders to understand needs and support decision-making processes based on data-driven insight
• Utilize advanced analytics and AI to identify patterns and provide recommendations that make decisions smarter and more future-focused
• Conduct group-wide HR reporting to track key global metrics and trends
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly and effectively to relevant senior stakeholders
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security when handling sensitive information
• Participating in cross-functional projects related to reporting and analytics

What we offer

This position offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal growth in an exciting and world-leading company with a high focus on competence development and teamwork, including but not limited to the following:

• Interesting and challenging tasks and projects, both at the national and international level
• Opportunities to interact with colleagues around the world, as well as build a professional network in the DNV organization with employees on payroll in around 75 countries
• A strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development
• Involvement in reporting and deliveries to management
• Flexible working hours and focus on work/life balance
• Attractive total compensation package incl. 6 weeks of annual vacation
• Opportunities to learn and understand all business areas in DNV Group as well as the overall legal structure of the organization
• Opportunities to stay abreast of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) trends and regulations

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate are essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

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 and thrive in this role, we believe that you possess strong analytical skills capable of deriving data-driven insights and developing effective strategies. You should have excellent communication skills to present findings clearly to stakeholders, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with diverse teams to align engagement initiatives with business goals.

• The following qualifications will be valued:
• Experience in facilitating and coordinating global employee surveys to gauge sentiments and experiences
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction through data-driven insights
• Strong communication skills to effectively present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders, preferably both in English and Norwegian
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to align engagement initiatives with business objectives
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices for innovative and effective engagement surveys
• Proficiency for data analysis and extracting insights from HR datasets
• Experience in conducting HR reporting to track global metrics and trends
• Commitment to ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and security when handling sensitive information