People Manager in Maritime, Ship Classification

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 Maritime
We help enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our customers in the global shipping industry, covering all vessel types and mobile offshore units. As a partner to industry, we offer services in testing, certification, training, and technical advisory through the energy value chain. That means we’re continually investing heavily into R&D for new services and solutions while proactively assessing what the industry needs today and tomorrow.

About the role

We’re seeking a proactive and digitally savvy HR professional to join our Maritime organisation as a People Manager who brings both experience and curiosity to the team. You should be comfortable navigating complex HR landscapes and have a strong sense of ownership.

Key Responsibilities

As People Manager in Ship Classification, you will be a trusted partner to leaders and employees, driving operational excellence and contributing to strategic HR development. Your responsibilities will include:

Core HR processes

• Lead and coordinate the performance management, promotion, and salary adjustment processes
• Support and guide individual employee cases with professionalism and discretion
• Proven expertise in project and change management to ensure successful implementation of processes
• Manage recruitment activities, including onboarding and lead of the summer students and trainee programs
• Be involved in mentoring programs and contribute to training & learning initiatives

Strategic & advisory role

• Act as the main HR contact for dedicated units within Ship Classification, providing coaching and support to leaders
• Participate actively in management meetings and HR forums
• Lead and coordinate reorganisation processes
• Follow up on overtime and ensure compliance with internal policies and practices
• Administer ‘Norges Vels Medalje’ and contribute to employee recognition efforts

Collaboration & Communication

• Maintain clear and timely communication, including handling HR-related administration and correspondence
• Be a critical thinker who challenges assumptions and asks, “What is the added value?”
• Listen actively and build trust across teams and levels

Data & process excellence

• Be curious about HR reporting, gain insights, and discover trends
• Apply strong Excel skills to analyse data, trends, and support performance
• Demonstrate data curiosity by continuously seeking ways to improve how we use people data to create value
• Organize and structure HR information to support transparency and efficiency across units

What we offer

Why apply for a role in DNV?

• Work-life balance: Strong focus on employee well-being.
• Inclusive culture: Join a diverse, international team that values collaboration, inclusion, and mutual respect. Participate in social and professional networks like CONNECT which hosts regular events and gatherings.
• Attractive benefits: Enjoy 6 weeks of annual vacation, a subsidized canteen, competitive pension and insurance plans, parental leave, competitive salary and a global profit-sharing scheme.
• Career growth: Access a wide range of development opportunities in a company that values continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and personal growth.
• Purpose-driven work: Be part of a world-leading company committed to safeguarding life, property, and the environment.
• Exceptional workplace: Our Høvik office offers stunning seaside surroundings, access to kayaks, sailboats, tennis courts, gym facilities, and more than 30 activity groups. We also provide free parking and shuttle buses 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.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Solid understanding of HR processes and ability to connect the dots across functions
• Strong Excel skills and confidence in working with data and reporting
• Proven experience in HR roles, ideally in a matrix or global organization
• Digital competence and eagerness to explore new tools and ways of working
• Fluent in Norwegian and proficient in English
• Experience or interest in training & learning initiatives
• Strong coaching skills and ability to support leaders and employees
• A critical thinker
• Excellent listening skills and ability to build trust across levels

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is 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..