Assistant Manager

National Healthcare Group Polyclinics; Novena; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Norway is seeking a compensation management specialist to oversee various HR processes, including performance management and salary adjustments. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of experience in compensation and benefits management. The ideal candidate will have strong HRIS proficiency and advanced Excel skills, contributing to impactful strategic HR projects.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in compensation and benefits management.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute annual performance management cycle.
• Lead bi-annual promotion and salary adjustment exercises.
• Collaborate on group insurance policy renewals.
• Prepare bonus provision budgets for Finance.

Skills

HRIS proficiency (SuccessFactors)

Advanced Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR Management (Compensation and Benefits)

Job description

National Healthcare Group Polyclinics – Novena

1. Total Performance Management (TPM) Administration

Plan and execute the annual performance management cycle in collaboration with HR Business Partners. Prepare staff listings for dissemination to HR Business Partners, and collaborate to gather required documents for TPM moderation. Manage TPM file compilation and conduct budget analysis for moderation meetings with senior leadership. Design and distribute staff communications for performance management initiatives.

2. Promotion and Salary Adjustment Management

Lead the planning and execution of bi‑annual promotion and salary adjustment exercises. Conduct budget simulations to ensure adherence to allocated budgets whilst maintaining competitive compensation levels. Process compensation payouts through HRIS systems and prepare updated salary information for payroll processing. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely implementation of compensation changes.

3. Compensation and Benefits Support

Collaborate with Group Compensation and Benefits teams to analyse data for various business units, including salary reviews, maximum salary range assessments, and specialised scheme payouts. Develop comprehensive salary proposals for employee placements and job grade restructuring to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity. Process variable bonuses and annual wage adjustments for eligible staff members.

4. Systems and Process Optimisation

Create structured reference guides for compensation worksheets and HRIS systems to optimise HR Business Partner workflows. Maintain accurate compensation databases and ensure data integrity across all systems. Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in compensation administration.

5. Insurance and Benefits Management

Collaborate with insurance brokers on renewal of group insurance policies including term life, personal accident, work injury compensation, and travel insurance. Advise HR Business Partners on compensation and benefits strategies and best practices. Support large‑scale bonus processing for hundreds of employees across multiple business units.

6. Financial Planning and Budgeting

Prepare and submit bonus provision budgets to Finance for annual planning purposes. Provide quarterly manpower cost data by business unit for reimbursement processing.

7. Strategic HR Projects

Support various HR transformation projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 4‑6 years of experience in compensation and benefits management.
• Strong proficiency in HRIS systems (preferably SuccessFactors) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with performance management cycles and salary benchmarking.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and regulatory compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management with specialisation in Compensation and Benefits.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration abilities.
• Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills for senior leadership presentations and staff communications.
• Discretion in handling confidential compensation information.

This role offers significant exposure to strategic compensation decisions and the opportunity to impact organisational performance through effective total rewards management across diverse business units.