HR Systems Manager - Join Our Global Team!

JOTUN; Sandefjord; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in HR Technology located in Sandefjord, Norway is seeking an HR Systems Manager. The successful candidate will oversee global HR systems, ensuring they operate effectively and align with business needs. This role involves collaborating with teams to enhance the HR management system, while also ensuring compliance with data protection standards. The ideal candidate holds a relevant Bachelor's degree and has experience managing HR platforms in an international context. Competitive compensation and continuous learning opportunities will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Continuous learning opportunities

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing HR platforms in an international environment.
• Strong interest in technology and HR integration.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global HR systems ensuring alignment with business requirements.
• Collaborate with HR business owners to enhance HRMS efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with data protection standards and promote secure information sharing.

Skills

Understanding of global HR processes

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or HR

Tools

Workday

Job description

Overview

Shape the Future of HR Technology in Jotun A/S. We are looking for an HR Systems Manager to oversee our global portfolio of HR systems in Jotun. As our new HR Systems Manager, you will be at the heart of Jotun’s global HR technology landscape, ensuring that our systems operate effectively and deliver value across the organization.

At Jotun, Workday is our core global HR management system (HRMS). In this role, you will lead a team of solution architects and collaborate closely with HR business owners to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our HRMS landscape. A key focus will be ensuring alignment between global, regional, and local HR systems and business requirements—driving consistency, integration, and value across the organization.

If you are driven by the challenge of optimizing HRMS, bridging the gap between HR technology and HR processes, and ensuring all HR solutions are aligned, this is a great opportunity to leave a lasting impact in a truly international company —apply today and make your mark with Jotun.

The position will be in Group IT, located at our head office in Sandefjord, Norway.

Your Responsibilities

HR Technology Landscape: Maintain a deep understanding of HR technology landscape in Jotun and core HR processes by knowing how various systems – from talent acquisition to payroll and performance management – interact and support business goals.

Support Regional and Local initiatives: Be the primary contact person for all HR-related systems by recommending solutions that best fit specific needs locally or regionally, while ensuring alignment with global tools and standards.

HRMS User Adoption: Collaborate closely with both HR business owners, a project manager and lead a team of solution architects to make HRMS successful and fit-for-purpose.

Ensure HR Compliance: Promote safe and secure information sharing across platforms as well as recognizing differences across countries to ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection standards.

Stay Ahead of the Curve: Continuously update your expertise by engaging with external stakeholders and professional networks, ensuring the organization benefits from the latest trends and developments in HR technology.

What We Look For

Formal Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a degree in HR with a strong interest in technology

• Essential with a solid understanding of global HR processes and experience with translating these into efficient and robust digital services.

• Proven experience managing HR platforms in an international environment – experience with Workday is preferable, but familiarity with other HRM systems is also highly relevant

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to guide cross-functional teams and support decision-making

• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest technologies and best practices

• Experience leading projects and cross-functional teams

• Fluent English skills both written and spoken

• Travelling is occasionally required for this position

Personal Competencies

• You act independently, make things happen and take responsibility for the results

• Provides team with a clear sense of direction, inspires and coordinates others and keeps them focused on objectives

• You work well with others, exchange knowledge, experience and information, and support in achieving team goals

• You have the ability to influence others, make a strong case and sell plans and ideas well

• You are organized and planning well, set clear goals and use available resources effectively

• You have expert skills and knowledge in your own field and appreciate ongoing professional learning

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.

• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.

• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.

• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.

hr teknologi, hrms, workday, informasjonsteknologi, global hr prosesser

Spørsmål om stillingen

• Stillingstittel: Group IT Digital Workplace Manager