HR Business Partner

LINK Medical Research AS; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

LINK Medical Research AS is seeking an HR Business Partner to support leaders and employees across the Nordic region, with a primary focus on Norway. You will blend operational HR support with strategic initiatives, driving people processes and organizational development in a growing international CRO & Regulatory service provider.

You will work closely with the CHRO/EVP HR and act as a trusted advisor on HR matters, while coordinating recruitment, onboarding, and HR data systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in HR or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in a broad HR role with strategic and operational responsibilities.
• Strong experience in employee relations and labor law matters.
• Excellent knowledge of Norwegian labor law; Danish law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to managers on leadership, employee relations, organizational development, and change management.
• Implement new HR processes and continuously improve routines and ways of working.
• Advise leaders on HR policies and processes and provide guidance to employees throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead and participate in LINK Medical’s Leadership Forum.
• Oversee recruitment using TeamTailor and coordinate onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Drive annual HR processes: PM, salary reviews, development planning, engagement and merit cycles.
• Ensure compliance with Norwegian labor law and company policies; collaborate with Finance, QAC, and leaders.
• Leverage data, digital tools, and AI to improve HR efficiency and decision making.

Skills

Labor law knowledge

Change management

Leadership support

Communication (Norwegian & English)

Strategic & operational HR

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR

Tools

TeamTailor

HRIS

Job description

Location: Ideally, you are based in or around Oslo, Norway. However, for the right candidate with the required experience and expertise, we are open to other locations.

LINK Medical Research is your Nordic CRO & Regulatory service provider, with international reach. We offer Clinical and Regulatory Support for Biotech, Pharma and Medtech.

As an HR Business Partner at LINK Medical, you will play a key role in supporting our leaders and employees across the Nordic region. This is a broad and influential role where you will combine operational HR support with strategic HR initiatives, driving people processes, organizational development, and leadership support in a growing international company. You will work closely with the CHRO/EVP HR and be a trusted advisor to managers across the organization, with a primary focus on Norway. The role will also support selected HR activities across other European countries.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers on leadership, employee relations, organizational development, and change management
• Implement new HR processes and continuously improve existing routines and ways of working
• Advise, support, and influence company leaders on HR-related matters, policies, and processes
• Be an active member of LINK Medical’s Leadership Forum
• Provide professional HR guidance to employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle
• Drive and coordinate annual HR processes, including performance management, salary review, development planning, employee engagement activities, and merit review cycles
• Take ownership of recruitment processes and further develop our use of Teamtailor
• Coordinate and develop onboarding and offboarding processes
• Support organizational changes, workforce planning, and strategic people initiatives
• Ensure compliance with Norwegian labor law and company policies
• Collaborate closely with Finance, QAC, and business leaders to ensure efficient and compliant people processes
• Ensure high-quality HR administration, employee data management, and continuous development of our HR systems
• Leverage people data, digital tools, and AI to increase efficiency and support better business decisions

Desired qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, combined with relevant professional experience.
• 5–10 years of experience in a broad HR role combining both strategic and operational responsibilities
• Strong experience managing employee relations and labor law matters independently
• Solid knowledge of Norwegian labor law is required; knowledge of Danish labor law is considered a strong advantage
• Experience supporting leaders in organizational change and transformation initiatives
• A strong interest in AI and a curiosity about how emerging technologies can enhance HR processes, decision-making, and ways of working
• Experience supporting annual HR processes, including performance management and merit review cycles in an HR management system, is considered an advantage
• Experience with TeamTailor or similar recruitment systems is considered an advantage
• Excellent communication skills in both Norwegian and English, written and spoken

Personal characteristics

• Works independently, takes initiative, and drives activities forward
• Plans ahead, adapts to changing priorities, and manages time effectively
• Builds trust and develops strong relationships across all levels of the organization
• Communicates clearly and confidently and is able to influence stakeholders
• Enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution
• Thrives in a dynamic environment and embraces change and continuous improvement

LINK Medical offers

At LINK Medical, you will join an entrepreneurial and collaborative organization where people are trusted to take ownership and make an impact. You will work closely with senior leaders across Europe, contribute to strategic HR initiatives, and help shape the future of our people agenda during an exciting period of growth and development. We encourage new ideas, digital innovation, and the use of AI to create smarter ways of working. We offer flexibility, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture built on collaboration, trust, and continuous learning.

Contact information

If you would like to know more or have any questions about the position, please contact HR Director Sofia Wiksten: [e-mail]

All applications are treated confidentially.
Last day for submitting your application: 2026-09-13