Employee & Labor Relations Manager

Vend; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vend is hiring an Employee & Labor Relations Manager to translate Nordic employment law into pragmatic frameworks, shaping HSE and employee relations across the Nordic region. You will own the Nordic HR compliance program and guide P&C and leaders through complex regulatory changes.

Fluency in English is required; Norwegian knowledge is a plus. You will work within a highly collaborative Nordic People Partner team, turning regulatory requirements into scalable, practical solutions.

Qualifications

• A legal degree with 5–10 years of Nordic labour and employment law experience.
• Ability to turn complex regulatory requirements into practical frameworks and guidance.
• Proven track record in managing sensitive employee relations and collaborating with trade unions in Norway and Sweden.

Responsibilities

• Own Nordic HR compliance framework and advise People Partners and leaders.
• Develop practical guidelines and tools for informed leadership decisions across P&C.
• Collaborate with Reward, Legal, Privacy and Security on cross-functional regulatory requirements.

Skills

Nordic Employment Law

Pragmatic approach

Employee relations & unions

HR compliance perspective

Collaboration & capability building

Influence & communication

Education

Law degree

Job description

• Sektor Privat

Manage Nordic employee and labor relations, translate employment law into practical frameworks, and oversee HSE governance and HR compliance.

• 5–10 years of experience in Nordic labour and employment law
• Experience managing complex cases and collaborating with trade unions in Norway and Sweden
• Fluency in English
• Direct ownership of the Nordic HR compliance framework
• Opportunity to work in a highly collaborative Nordic People Partner team

HR Compliance Lead

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced Employee & Labor Relations Manager to join our People & Communication team. In this new role, you will play a key part in translating complex Nordic employment law into pragmatic and effective ways of working, while shaping our employment practices, HSE frameworks, and employee relations across the region.

WHY JOIN US?

This position offers direct ownership of our Nordic HR compliance framework. You will apply your legal expertise directly within a fast-moving business context, developing practical frameworks, guidance and tools that enable P&C and leaders to make informed decisions.

If you are a pragmatic legal expert ready to elevate our regional HR compliance, explore the details below.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Nordic Employment Law Expertise: A legal degree with 5–10 years of relevant experience in Nordic labour and employment law, from an in-house or law firm environment. Strong Nordic knowledge with particular depth in the Norwegian context.
• Pragmatic Approach: Ability to turn complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear frameworks, guidance and practical ways of working – and have the drive to follow through from requirement to implementation.
• Employee Relations & Union Experience: Proven track record in managing complex and sensitive cases and collaborating effectively with trade unions and employee representatives, focusing on Norway and Sweden.
• Broader HR Compliance Perspective: Interest in and ability to work across broader People & Culture related regulatory requirements beyond traditional employment law.
• Collaboration & Capability Building: Ability to work effectively with different stakeholders at all levels across the Nordics, sharing expertise and building the confidence and capability of others.
• Influence & Communication: A calm, grounded, and clear communication style that builds trust and with the confidence to advise, challenge and influence. Fluency in English is required; working knowledge or fluency in Norwegian is an advantage

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

As our Employee & Labor Relations Manager, you will ensure our people practices remain robust, equitable, and aligned across the Nordic region. Serving as Vend’s subject matter expert on Nordic labour law and HR compliance, you will advise People Partners and business leaders through organizational changes, complex employee relations cases, and union interactions.

In this role, you will oversee our Nordic HR compliance framework and HSE governance, developing practical guidelines and tools that facilitate informed decision-making for leadership and build compliance capability across P&C. Additionally, you will collaborate with key stakeholders across Reward, Legal, Privacy, and Security to address cross-functional regulatory requirements within an AI-driven business landscape.

STRATEGIC IMPACT & SCOPE

Nordic labor laws and regulatory frameworks are continuously evolving, requiring an approach that balances compliance with operational agility. In this role, you will proactively navigate these changes without introducing restrictive bureaucracy. You will transform regulatory requirements into modern, scalable solutions that protect the organization while keeping our culture open, warm, and deeply human.

A few words from Susanna Edler, Director People & TA

“Hi, I’m Susanna! You’ll be an important part of our Nordic People Partner team, where we work closely with the business to set them up for future success and growth. We’re a highly collaborative team, and we’re looking for someone who really knows their stuff, but also enjoys turning complex requirements into practical solutions. You’ll bring your expertise into the mix so that together, we can create even more value for the business and our people.”

Want to get a feel for our culture and what drives us? Take a peek behind the scenes at our Career Page!

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