Human Resources Generalist

Enterprise Solutions from Michael Page; Oslo fylke; Hybrid; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Enterprise Solutions from Michael Page is seeking an HR Generalist for Norway. You will own a broad HR agenda, partnering with managers and employees across the organization in an international matrix setup. The role combines operational HR, recruitment support, employee relations, talent management, and organizational development.

The position offers autonomy, collaboration across Nordic teams, and strong development opportunities, with a hybrid work model and exposure to regional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Law, Psychology or similar.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Operations, or HR Business Partner role.
• Solid knowledge of Norwegian labour law.
• Experience supporting managers in day-to-day people matters.
• Experience from an international and/or matrix organization, with Nordic collaboration.
• Exposure to recruitment, talent management, employee relations, and organizational development.
• Ability to interpret HR data and provide meaningful recommendations.
• Strong communication skills in Norwegian and English.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers on a wide range of people-related topics.
• Provide guidance on employment legislation, policies, and HR best practices.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment activities, and onboarding processes.
• Participate in talent and succession planning initiatives.
• Coach managers in performance management and employee development matters.
• Support employee relations cases and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Drive employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Implement regional HR programs and local people initiatives.
• Analyze HR metrics and translate data into actionable insights.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues through Nordic collaboration and shared initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and ways of working.
• Support organizational changes and business transformation projects.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder management

HR data interpretation

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Norwegian

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR or related

Tools

Excel

AI-powered HR tools

Job description

About Our Client

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an HR Generalist to take ownership of a broad HR agenda in Norway.

This is an opportunity to join a growing international organization and take on a broad and varied HR role with significant ownership and visibility within the business. You will act as a trusted advisor to managers, contribute to key people decisions, and play an important role in supporting business performance and employee development.

The position combines operational HR responsibilities with recruitment support, employee relations, talent management, organizational development, and continuous improvement initiatives. In addition to the local responsibility, you will collaborate closely with HR colleagues across the Nordic region and operate within an international matrix organization, providing exposure to regional initiatives, cross-border collaboration, and a broad range of HR topics.

For someone who enjoys working close to the business and making a tangible impact, this role offers both autonomy and excellent development opportunities.

Job Description

As HR Generalist, you will serve as the primary HR contact for Norway and work closely with managers and employees across the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partner with managers on a wide range of people-related topics.
• Provide guidance on employment legislation, policies, and HR best practices.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment activities, and onboarding processes.
• Participate in talent and succession planning initiatives.
• Coach managers in performance management and employee development matters.
• Support employee relations cases and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Drive employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Implement regional HR programs and local people initiatives.
• Analyze HR metrics and translate data into actionable insights.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues through Nordic collaboration and shared initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and ways of working.
• Support organizational changes and business transformation projects.

This position offers a combination of strategic and operational responsibilities and is well suited for someone who enjoys variety and broad exposure within HR.

The Successful Applicant

We are looking for a proactive and adaptable HR professional who enjoys working close to the business and taking ownership of a broad HR scope.

To be successful in this role, you will likely have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree within Human Resources, Business, Law, Psychology or similar.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Operations, or HR Business Partner role.
• Solid knowledge of Norwegian labour law.
• Experience supporting managers in day-to-day people matters.
• Experience from an international and/or matrix organization, as well as exposure to Nordic collaboration, is considered a strong advantage.
• Exposure to recruitment, talent management, employee relations, and organizational development.
• Ability to interpret HR data and provide meaningful recommendations.
• Strong communication skills in Norwegian and English.

As a person, you are:

• Self-driven and accountable.
• Relationship-oriented and collaborative.
• Comfortable working in a changing environment.
• Pragmatic and solution-focused.
• Curious and eager to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Able to balance operational execution with a broader business perspective.

Experience working with digital HR tools, Excel, and AI-enabled ways of working is considered a strong advantage.

What's on Offer

Hybrid work model, with 3 days per week in the office