People Advisor – Compensation & Benefits

MDE Stavanger; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent or project-based employment

Access to large project portfolio

Structured onboarding and mobilization

Career development opportunities

Job summary

MDE Stavanger is seeking a People Advisor to provide operational and strategic HR guidance across recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and organisational changes. You will coordinate compensation and benefits processes, perform market benchmarking, and develop HR analytics and dashboards for leadership.

The role requires 3+ years in HR advisory or HR analytics, strong knowledge of Norwegian employment law, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (HR/Finance/BA) preferred; relevant experience may compensate.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and strategic HR advice to managers and employees across recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, organisational changes, and termination of employment.
• Support managers in workforce planning and organisational effectiveness.
• Guide on internal policies, Norwegian employment law, and collective agreements.
• Own and maintain procedures in the management system per regulatory and ISO requirements.
• Lead Compensation & Benefits processes: salary reviews, market benchmarking, and remuneration governance.
• Analyse salary structures and market data to prepare evidence-based recommendations.
• Develop HR metrics, dashboards, and reports for management decisions.
• Prepare turnover, recruitment, absence, and organisational structure analyses.
• Contribute to local and global HR initiatives and system implementations.
• Ensure high-quality HR data and compliance with audits and controls.

Skills

HR advisory

Compensation & Benefits

HR analytics

Advanced Excel

Norwegian employment law

English communication

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HR/Finance/BA

Tools

HR systems

Dashboards

Job description

• Sektor Privat

Provide operational and strategic HR advice, and execute Compensation & Benefits processes, including salary reviews and HR analytics.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in HR advisory, Compensation & Benefits, or HR analytics
• Good understanding of Norwegian employment law and HR practices
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with HR systems, reporting, and dashboards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Norwegian and English
• Competitive terms and conditions
• Access to MDE's project and client portfolio
• Consultant events and networking opportunities

We are looking for a People Advisor with experience in Compensation & Benefits and HR Analytics

Job Description

• Provide operational and strategic HR advice to managers and employees within recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, organisational changes, and termination of employment.
• Support managers in workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, and employee-related decisions.
• Provide guidance on the application and interpretation of internal policies, procedures, Norwegian employment law, and collective agreements.
• Take ownership of assigned procedures within the management system and ensure they are reviewed, updated, and maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements, ISO standards, and internal governance requirements.
• Initiate, coordinate, and execute Compensation & Benefits processes, including salary reviews, market benchmarking, job evaluation, incentive schemes, and remuneration governance.
• Analyse salary structures, compensation data, and market information, and prepare evidence-based recommendations.
• Develop, maintain, and analyse HR metrics, dashboards, and reports to support management decision-making.
• Prepare analyses relating to turnover, recruitment, absence, organisational structure, diversity, and compensation.
• Contribute to local and global initiatives, projects, and system implementations involving analysis, change support, and stakeholder management.
• Ensure high-quality HR data and support compliance with statutory requirements, audit requirements, and internal controls.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and decision-support materials for management and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes, systems, reporting, and ways of working.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant experience may compensate for formal education.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience within HR advisory, Compensation & Benefits, HR analytics, or related disciplines.
• Good understanding of Norwegian employment law and HR practices.
• Experience with salary processes, market benchmarking, and job evaluation.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into clear recommendations and decision-support materials.
• Advanced Excel skills and solid experience with HR systems, reporting, and dashboards.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables in a dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Norwegian and English.
• Ability to work independently, systematically, and with a solution-oriented approach.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with managers, employees, and professional communities.
• Commercial awareness, high professional integrity, and sound judgement.
• Adaptable and comfortable with changing priorities.
• Strong commitment to quality, health, safety, and the environment.

We offer:

• Permanent or project-based employment with competitive terms and conditions
• Career opportunities with leading companies within energy, industry, technology, infrastructure, and construction
• A wide range of challenging projects - both nationally and internationally
• Exclusive access to MDE's strong project and client portfolio through established framework agreements
• Close and continuous follow-up before, during, and after assignments by experienced recruitment and operations teams
• Structured onboarding and support related to mobilization, visa processes, and practical arrangements when required
• Opportunities to build your professional network and develop your expertise through varied assignments and long‑term career planning
• Home‑work‑home travel discount agreements and other attractive employee benefits

Consultant events bringing MDE consultants together across disciplines and projects - focusing on networking, knowledge sharing, and social interaction

About MDE

When the right people connect, we create value. MDE Group is a global recruitment company, specializing in finding and placing the greatest talents worldwide. MDE currently consists of 12 companies that offer consulting, staffing, recruitment services as well as offshore personnel. With our unique knowledge of both the local and the international market, we will connect employees and companies, so they both find exactly what they are looking for. MDE aims to contribute to people developing and to ensure that our customers achieve great value from our services. We first succeed when both clients and our candidates reach their goals, together. Our mission is to deliver relevant expertise. The right person with the right competence, at the right place and time. So simple, yet so difficult!

Salary processing, Employment Law, HR Analytics, HR Advisor, Compensation & Benefits

LH

Lisa Haldberg Helland

Senior Recruiter