People & Organisational Performance Specialist

wilhelmsen; Bærum; Hybrid; NOK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive compensation and pension

Company cabins - including internation

Social events year round

Sports club membership

Job summary

Wilhelmsen Port Services in Norway is seeking a People & Organisational Performance Specialist to strengthen culture, leadership, and organisational effectiveness across our global business. You will collaborate with stakeholders to design and improve HR processes, leadership development, and employee experience in a hybrid, full-time role.

You should have a degree in HR or related field and 3–5 years of global HR experience, plus interest in digital HR, analytics, and AI-driven solutions that

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, psychology, business administration or related field.
• 3–5 years hands-on HR/OD experience in global environments.
• Experience collaborating across cultures and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Support culture, organisational development, learning, leadership, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Design, implement, and improve HR processes and tools.
• Coordinate leadership development and learning programs with tracking and impact evaluation.
• Support change management activities for global projects.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Learning & development

People analytics

Digital HR tools

AI in HR

Change management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/psych/business

Tools

HRIS

Learning management system

Job description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

Join Wilhelmsen Port Services (WPS) as People & Organisational Performance Specialist

Location: Norway (Lysaker) | Type: Full-time, Hybrid

Join Wilhelmsen Port Services and help shape the future of our people, culture, and organization.

At Wilhelmsen Port Services, our people are at the heart of our success. With 1400 people working across 40 countries, we are a true global player in the maritime industry.

We are looking for a People & Organisational Performance Professional to join our Culture & Organisational Development team. In this role, you will help drive initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, enhance employee experience, foster a high-performance culture, and support organisational transformation across our global business.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, improving people processes, leveraging technology, and contributing to meaningful change in an international organization.

What you'll be doing

• Support and deliver initiatives related to culture, organisational development, learning, leadership, and employee engagement
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of people and HR processes
• Coordinate and support leadership development and learning programs, including communication, tracking, and impact evaluation
• Contribute to change management activities linked to global projects and organisational initiatives
• Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on people, culture, and organisational development topics
• Help drive the adoption and effective use of digital HR tools and platforms
• Explore and support the implementation of AI-driven solutions within HR, including learning, recruitment, process automation, and employee insights
• Use data and analytics to identify opportunities, improve employee experience, and support informed decision-making

What we're looking for

• A degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3-5 years of hands‑on experience within HR, organisational development, learning, talent, or people-related processes
• Experience working in a global or international environment
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• A structured and solution‑oriented approach, with a continuous improvement mindset
• An interest in digital HR solutions, people analytics, and emerging AI technologies
• The ability to collaborate effectively across cultures, functions, and geographical locations

Who you are

As a People & Organisational Performance Professional, you will play a key role in strengthening our culture, leadership, organisational effectiveness, and performance. To succeed, you will need a winning mindset and a genuine passion for helping people and teams achieve their potential. You are brave and willing to challenge the status quo, influence senior stakeholders, and drive meaningful change. You are curious about what makes organisations succeed and use data, insight, and feedback to inform your decisions. You think sustainably, building long-term organisational capability while balancing current business priorities. And you are accountable, taking ownership of outcomes, following through on commitments, and fostering accountability in others.

What it's like to work with us:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive compensation and pension plan
• Company cabins - including international apartments
• Social events year round (e.g., wine tastings, cooking classes, yoga, dance, and rock-climbing lessons etc.)
• Sports club membership that includes sporting and cultural activities (e.g., group training in our gymnasium, sailing, theatre, and concert tickets etc.)

Deadline date: 15.10.2026