Senior Employee /Industrial Relation Specialist in Group

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About the role

Imagine being in a global role, working with employee relations across the world. As a Senior Employee Relation Specialist in DNV Group People Processes, you will be part of an international team that reaches every major part of the globe and contributing to a company renowned for its commitment to safeguarding life, property, and the environment.

We are strengthening our Group People Processes team and are looking for a dedicated and experienced Employee Relations Specialist with experience in dealing with cross border employee relation as well as awareness and practical involvement in the people aspects of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) to join us.

The role involves managing global employee relations, including interactions with voluntary and statutory bodies like the DNV Global Employee Forum and the DNV European Works Council. You will support information sharing and consultations based on internal guidelines and agreements and liaise with labor law and HR experts across 75 countries. The candidate should have a deep understanding of and experience with cross-border labor relations experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle complex international labor issues.

You will work at our Høvik office in Norway, surrounded by scenic views. The team is headed by the Group People Processes, who reports to the Chief People Officer (CPO).

Main areas of responsibility for the position:

• Serve as the point of contact for cross border employee relations bod, fostering positive and constructive relationships
• Proactively supporting and coordinating information sharing and consultation sessions according to internal guidelines and formal agreements
• Follow-up and ensure compliance with international labor laws and regulations including dialogues with regional and national labor law experts to facilitate timely information and consultation processes
• Liaise with national labor law and human resources experts across global DNV organization on an ad-hoc basis
• Provide input and guidance to management on cross border labor relations practices and policies
• Prepare reports and presentations on labor relations activities and outcomes for senior management
• Coordinate and prepare annual meetings including agendas with employee representatives and relevant management
• Stay current and informed in the field of employee relations to share knowledge and insights with others
• Coordinate and drive ESRS reporting and similar requests related to the Global Reporting Initiative (GFI) on behalf of Group People
• Lead and participate in relevant strategic and operational group projects

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 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 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

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.

Application deadline: 31st of January 2025 at 23.59 CET.

We encourage candidates to not wait until the application deadline to apply as we will invite candidates for first interview on an ongoing basis.

For further information, please contact Kristine Njærheim, Head of Group People Processes, +47 95 29 40 24 or kristine.njarheim@dnv.com.

About you

To thrive and succeed in the role, we believe the right candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Master-/bachelor’s degree of laws, international law, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or another related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in employee/industrial relations, and with a focus and experience in handling cross border employee representative bodies

Skills:

• Deep understanding of cross border employee relations including employment law and regulations
• Easily builds relationships and trust
• High ethical standards and integrity – handling confidential material is critical in the role
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and diverse environment
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills. Good understanding of Norwegian is preferred