People & Culture Director

TOM WOOD AS; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Insurance

Company bonus

Employee discount

Subsidized lunch

Brand-new offices

Job summary

Tom Wood AS is seeking a People & Culture Director for a maternity-leave cover at the Oslo HQ. You will lead the People & Culture function, advise the Management Group, and drive organizational development across the international business.

You will lead a three-person team (two in Norway, one in Japan), own recruitment, and use People data to guide priorities, with a pragmatic, advisor mindset and direct reporting to the CEO.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a senior People & Culture or HR leadership role
• Experience in leadership development and organisational development
• Solid knowledge of Norwegian employment law
• Experience leading and developing a People & Culture team
• Fluent in English and at least one Scandinavian language

Responsibilities

• Translate and implement the established People & Culture strategy into clear plans and measurable outcomes
• Act as trusted advisor to the Management Group and leaders across the company
• Strengthen leadership capabilities and drive workforce planning
• Oversee recruitment across the organisation and ensure effective collaboration with hiring managers
• Use People data and KPIs to guide priorities and improve organisational health
• Maintain consistency of culture and employee experience across markets

Skills

Senior People & Culture leadership

Leadership development

Organizational development

Workforce planning

Norwegian employment law

People data & KPIs

English & Scandinavian languages

Job description

Lead the People & Culture function, advise management, and drive organizational development in a temporary maternity cover role through February 2028.

• 3+ years of experience in a senior People & Culture or HR leadership role
• Experience in leadership development, organizational development, and workforce planning
• Solid knowledge of Norwegian employment law
• Experience leading and developing a People & Culture team
• Fluent in English and at least one Scandinavian language
• Competitive pension and insurance package (health and travel insurance)
• Company bonus scheme
• Employee discount on Tom Wood products
• Subsidized lunch in a high-quality staff canteen
• Brand-new offices in Grünerløkka from January 2027

We are seeking a People & Culture Director for a maternity leave cover.

About us

Tom Wood was founded in Norway in 2013 and has since grown into an internationally recognised jewellery brand, known for distinctive design and a conscious approach to materials and production.

What started in Oslo is today an international organisation of around 100 colleagues across Oslo, Tokyo, Osaka, Barcelona and Copenhagen. We have our headquarters and one retail store in Oslo, as well as four retail locations in Japan.

About the role

As People & Culture Director, you will have overall responsibility for Tom Wood’s People & Culture function and for delivering on our established People & Culture strategy. You will play a key role in strengthening leadership and organisational capabilities as the company continues to grow internationally.

You will act as a trusted advisor to the Management Group and leaders across the company, combining senior-level guidance with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach. You will support our leaders in creating clarity, accountability and ownership within their teams, while driving organisational development across the company.

You will lead an international People & Culture team of three, with two colleagues based in Norway and one in Japan. You will also own recruitment processes across the organisation and use People data and insights to guide priorities, track progress and identify opportunities for improvement.

This opportunity is particularly well suited to someone currently in a Head of People/HR role who is ready to take on broader organisational responsibility, or a People Director with experience from a similar-sized organisation.

The position reports directly to the CEO and is based at Tom Wood HQ in Oslo, Grünerløkka. This is a temporary position covering maternity leave, lasting through February 2028.

Key responsibilities

• Translate the established People & Culture strategy into clear plans, initiatives and measurable outcomes
• Act as a trusted advisor and sparring partner to the Management Group and leaders across the organisation
• Strengthen leadership capabilities, with an emphasis on clarity, accountability, feedback and development
• Drive organisational development and workforce planning in line with business priorities
• Strengthen performance and development practices across the organisation
• Support a consistent Tom Wood culture and employee experience across functions and markets, while allowing for relevant local adaptation
• Use People data and KPIs to monitor progress, inform decisions and support strong employee engagement and organisational health
• Advise on compensation matters and contribute to fair and sustainable compensation practices
• Drive recruitment processes across the organisation and work closely with hiring managers throughout each process, with particular involvement in critical and senior hires
• Ensure clear direction, priorities and effective collaboration across the People & Culture team
• Hold overall responsibility for People & Culture in Japan, working closely with the local HR resource and leadership team

We’re looking for someone who

• Has 3+ years of experience in a senior People & Culture or HR leadership role, ideally at Head of People & Culture or Director level
• Has experience within leadership development, organisational development and workforce planning
• Has solid knowledge of Norwegian employment law and experience advising leaders on employment-related matters
• Has experience using People data and KPIs to guide priorities and evaluate outcomes
• Combines strategic thinking with a pragmatic and hands‑on approach when needed
• Has experience leading and developing a People & Culture team
• Communicates clearly and builds strong relationships across functions, roles and cultures
• Is fluent in English and at least one Scandinavian language
• Experience from a growing international organisation or retail environment is a plus

Why Tom Wood

You will join a globally recognised Norwegian jewellery company with a strong focus on people, craft and responsibility. This is an opportunity to take on a central leadership role during an important period of growth and development, working closely with the CEO, leaders and colleagues across our international organisation.

You will have real influence on how we develop our organisation, strengthen our leaders and create an environment where people and the business can thrive together.

We offer a challenging and rewarding position in an innovative and highly ambitious company.

What we offer

• A competitive pension and insurance package, including health insurance and travel insurance for both business and personal travel
• A company bonus scheme
• Employee discount on Tom Wood products
• Brand-new, state-of-the-art offices in Grünerløkka from January 2027
• A high-quality staff canteen with subsidized lunch
• The opportunity to take on a key role in an ambitious Norwegian company with a growing international presence