HR Retail Business Partner

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,250,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in prestige beauty is seeking an HR Retail Business Partner in Oslo, Norway. This role involves supporting retail managers, leading recruitment efforts, and ensuring operational HR excellence. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of HR experience preferably within retail, communicate fluently in Norwegian and English, and possess a relevant Bachelor's degree. A hybrid working model and generous perks such as employee discounts are offered.

Benefits

Generous staff discounts on products

Hybrid working model (up to 2 days from home)

Social networks and Global ERGs

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in HR or HR tasks, preferably in retail.
• Confidence in working independently and influencing decisions.
• Experience with employee relations and legal discussions.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support and administration for employees.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment to secure top talent.
• Implement and improve HR processes in Norway.

Skills

HR Generalist skills

Norwegian employment law knowledge

Fluent Norwegian and English communication

Recruitment and training experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business

Tools

MS Office

HR systems

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies is looking for a HR Retail Business Partner.

Are you an HR Generalist who is passionate about supporting the Business, driving results and bringing HR excellence to life? Do you enjoy being close to the Retail Organization and helping Leaders and Employees grow?

If so, you may be the right fit for the role of HR Retail Business Partner at the Estée Lauder Companies.

The Estée Lauder Companies at a glance

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, MAC, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD BEAUTY, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, and the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD.

About The Role

Reporting to the Senior HR Retail Manager (based in Denmark), you will partner with our retail managers and employees in Norway, as well as our Travel Retail team across the Nordics, to drive business results through strong people and organizational development.

As part of a collaborative Nordic HR team (based across Denmark, Finland and Sweden), you will work closely with our commercial leaders to deliver HR that strengthen performance, enhance the employee experience, and ensure operational excellence — always with a retail-first mindset.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support and administration for employees in Norway and Travel Retail
• Lead end-to-end recruitment to secure top talent that drives sales and customer experience
• Implement, follow up and continuously improve HR processes in Norway
• Design and facilitate impactful trainings and workshops locally and across the Nordics
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Norwegian Sales organization, supporting managers in driving team performance and engagement
• Manage employee relations and support in legal case handling
• Coach and train managers in HR processes, performance management and Norwegian employment law
• Lead and contribute to Norwegian and Nordic HR projects that strengthen business outcomes
• Collaborate with the wider Nordic HR team on cross-country initiatives and best practice sharing

This role includes regular field visits to our stores to stay close to the business and our people, as well as 2–3 annual trips to the Nordic head office in Copenhagen.

Most workdays will be based in our Norwegian Sales Office in Oslo.

Your Qualifications

You have 2–3 years of experience in HR or with HR tasks, ideally within retail or a fast-paced commercial environment. You are ready for a role where you over time can develop yourself, take ownership, influence decisions and work independently.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business (or equivalent)
• Has solid knowledge of Norwegian employment law
• Has experience handling employee relations and legal discussions
• Has experience with recruitment and training/facilitation
• Is confident working with HR systems, MS Office and AI tools
• Communicates fluently in Norwegian and English (other Scandinavian languages are a plus)
• Experience working in a Nordic/International setup is an advantage

Your Personality

You are structured and detail-oriented, while also proactive and service-minded. You thrive in a dynamic environment, can manage multiple tasks and enjoy both teamwork and independent work. As many colleagues are based in stores, you are comfortable working occasionally in a quieter office environment.

What We Offer

• A hybrid working model with the opportunity to work up to 2 days from home
• Social networks and Global ERGs (Employee Resource Groups)
• Generous staff discounts on products

The office is located at Spaces Nydalen in Oslo.

Who We Are

We are the global leader in prestige beauty — delighting consumers with transformative products and experiences, inspiring them to express their individual beauty. In fact, we are the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout our organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of our founder Estée Lauder.

Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in the core of everything we do

The Estée Lauder Companies is an equal opportunities employer. To promote a fair recruitment process, we encourage applications to exclude photos from CVs.

We actively foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity, offering local training on topics such as unconscious bias to ensure a welcoming environment for all. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Next Step

If you find the position interesting, please send your application and resume through the link as soon as possible as we will close the position as soon as we find the right candidate. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Senior HR Retail Manager: Charlotte Gjerulff at [e-mail].

Please note we only accept applications electronically.

Expected start date: February 1st, 2026