Global Labour Relations Strategist

DOF; Bergen; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worldwide Fleet

Career Growth

Insurance and Pension Schemes

Physical Activity Subsidy

Company Apartments at Voss

Job summary

DOF is seeking a Labour Relations Specialist to lead collective bargaining across multiple jurisdictions and to advise leaders on labour relations matters. The role involves developing strategies, fostering constructive partnerships with unions, and supporting workforce change programmes in a global maritime setting.

The successful candidate will have a university degree in Law or HR, extensive labour relations experience in a unionised environment, and fluency in English and Norwegian.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Law, Human Resources or other relevant field.
• Significant experience in Labour Relations and Human Resources, including experience within a unionised environment
• Strong knowledge of labour legislation, employment standards, human rights frameworks, and health and safety requirements
• Demonstrated experience in collective bargaining and union negotiations
• Experience supporting organisational change and workforce transition programmes
• Excellent communication, consultation, and influencing skills
• Ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience working independently while collaborating effectively within a global matrix organisation
• Fluency in English and Norwegian, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in collective bargaining and union negotiations across multiple jurisdictions
• Develop and maintain strong, constructive relationships with unions and employee representatives
• Provide expert guidance and support on labour relations matters and workforce issues
• Lead and provide guidance on employee cases such as disciplinary or grievance investigations
• Contribute to the development and implementation of labour relations strategies, policies, tools, and best practices
• Collaborate with Crewing and Operations teams to support workforce change initiatives
• Ensure collective bargaining agreements remain valid, accessible, and aligned with operational requirements

Skills

Labour relations

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Change management

English (Fluent)

Norwegian (Fluent)

Education

University degree in Law, HR or relevant field

Job description

DOF is seeking a Labour Relations Specialist to lead collective bargaining across multiple jurisdictions and to advise leaders on labour relations matters. The role involves developing strategies, fostering constructive partnerships with unions, and supporting workforce change programmes in a global maritime setting.

The successful candidate will have a university degree in Law or HR, extensive labour relations experience in a unionised environment, and fluency in English and Norwegian.