HR Manager

We are looking for an operative HR Manager with passion for tech, business and people!

Kongsberg Discovery is a new and growing business area in KONGSBERG, with employees being our greatest asset. Join our team committed to build a culture of growth, collaboration and innovation.

In the role as HR Manager at Kongsberg Discovery, in the Business Unit Ocean Technologies (OT), you will be a key partner to our managers and employees, helping them succeed in their daily operations. Our teams in Ocean Technologies deliver market-leading products and services, and your role will be to support them with practical, hands-on HR expertise that enables business performance. This means that your day can be filled with the following activities:

• Provide operational HR support to managers across the business, including guidance on employee relations, compensation, and performance follow-up.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment legislation and maintain a positive working environment in collaboration with line managers.
• Executing and driving HR processes such as sick-leave follow-up, annual salary reviews, and transactions in our Human Capital Management system Workday.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the business, utilizing People data to support decision making and translating HR practices into business value.
  
  

Throughout all the activities you will be a part of a competent and supportive People-environment, where operational excellence and responsiveness is highly valued. You will work closely with Ocean Technologies’ HR Business Partner and other HR colleagues. In addition, this role also involves collaboration with HR colleagues globally, ensuring seamless integration of our People strategy and initiatives across teams. As a part of this collaborative People environment, you will play a central role in ensuring smooth execution of our processes.

We think you should have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, organizational development, business or a related field.
• Experience in operational HR role(s), preferably in larger organizations.
• Solid knowledge of local Norwegian legislation and an ability to translate it into practical solutions for the business.
• Strong communication skills in Norwegian and English, both written and spoken.
  
  

The position will require a background check and may require security clearance through the National Security Authority in Norway. For more information visit www.nsm.no. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

We imagine that you have the following characteristics:

• Pro-active, make things happen and not afraid to challenge existing ways-of-working.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence others.
• Structured and self-driven, with a strong sense of responsibility for driving tasks forward.
• Capable of setting boundaries and prioritizing People activities to ensure optimal engagement and result.
• Ability to work independently, build trust and relationships across the organization, and have good collaboration skills.
• Curious and collaborative team player who shares knowledge and supports common goals.
  
  

We can offer a challenging and varied workday in an international environment, an inclusive work environment, good career and development opportunities, flexible working hours, and competitive terms. Other benefits include an on-site training center and cabin rentals.

Where you will be working
Horten, Strandpromenaden

Interested in knowing more? Contact
Charlotte Berg, HR Business Partner OT +47 41 24 88 77

At Kongsberg Discovery, we recognize the global sustainability challenges and are committed to developing solutions and products that address environmental impacts on the ocean ecosystem and resolve operational issues. The business has over 1,100 employees located in Horten, Trondheim, and Oslo in Norway, as well as operations in Alicante in Spain, Aberdeen in the UK, Lynnwood (Seattle), Houston, and New Orleans in the USA, Vancouver and Halifax in Canada, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and Singapore. Kongsberg Discovery is part of KONGSBERG, a leading technology group based in Norway.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two-hundred-year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

Protechting people and planet.