Head of Group HR

Saferoad Group; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Saferoad Group seeks an experienced HR leader to head Group HR at the Oslo headquarters, guiding strategy, governance, and execution across geographies. You will partner with the CHRO to translate priorities into concrete HR programs and processes.

The role combines strategic development with hands-on leadership, recruitment oversight, and performance management to build capable leaders and strong teams across the international group. Some travel is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Higher relevant education in HR, organization, or leadership.
• Experience with strategic HR in large companies or groups.
• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and deliver results.
• Experience with organizational development and change management.
• Experience developing HR processes and ways of working.
• Strong strategic plus operational execution skills.
• Fluent in Norwegian and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement group-wide HR processes and ways of working.
• Lead and coordinate the group’s HR team across geographies.
• Own and develop the HR function at the Oslo headquarters.
• Lead recruitment at headquarters and contribute to talent acquisition strategy.
• Oversee performance management, employee development, and compensation at headquarters.
• Ensure HR governance, compliance, and adherence to laws and guidelines.

Skills

Strategic HR

Leadership

Change management

Talent development

Stakeholder influence

Education

Higher HR education

Job description

Would you like to help further develop how we attract, develop, lead, and retain employees across an international group?We are seeking an experienced and forward-looking HR leader for our Group head office.

As Head of Group HR, you will have a central role in the Group’s HR function and be an important partner to the CHRO. You will help develop group-wide HR practices, strengthen collaboration across the businesses, and ensure that strategic priorities are translated into concrete results.

This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, organizational development, leadership, and operational execution.

Your responsibilities

Among other things, you will:

• Contribute to the further development and implementation of the Group’s HR strategy
• Develop and implement group-wide HR processes and ways of working
• Lead and coordinate the group’s functional HR team across businesses and geographies
• Contribute to organizational development, organizational design, and the integration of new companies
• Further develop work related to leadership development, talent development, and succession planning
• Be a strategic sparring partner for the CHRO and other leaders
• Own and further develop the HR function at the Oslo headquarters
• Lead recruitment processes at headquarters and contribute to the further development of the group’s approach to talent acquisition
• Manage processes related to performance management, employee development, and compensation at headquarters
• Contribute to strong HR governance, compliance, and adherence to relevant laws and guidelines

We are looking for someone who

• Has higher relevant education in HR, organization, leadership, or equivalent
• Has experience with strategic HR work in larger companies, groups, or matrix organizations
• Has worked closely with senior leadership and has experience influencing and creating results across organizational units
• Has experience with organizational development, change management, and the development of people and leaders
• Has experience developing and implementing HR processes and working methods
• Combines strategic understanding with strong operational execution skills
• Communicates well in Norwegian and English

To succeed in the role, we believe that you:

• Are proactive and solution-oriented in your approach to responsibilities and tasks
• Build trust through relationships, collaboration, and professional credibility
• Create momentum through influence and involvement
• Thrive in complexity and are able to turn ambitions into practical results
• Are structured, pragmatic, and development-oriented
• Let our values — care, drive, and integrity — shape how you collaborate and create results

Why Saferoad?

At Saferoad, you will have the opportunity to help shape an important group-level role in an organization with major ambitions.

You will:

Work closely with the CHRO and the rest of the group management team

Have significant influence on the development of the group’s HR function

Combine strategy, organizational development, and operational execution

Take on a central role in a growing international group

Help develop people, organization, and leadership across businesses and countries

This is a role for someone who wants to build, influence, and create lasting results.

The workplace is at the headquarters at Ryen in Oslo. Some travel should be expected.

Interested?

For more information about the position, you may contact:

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All inquiries will be treated confidentially.