People Partner

Telia Company; Trondheim; Hybrid; NOK 560,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

Telia in Norway is seeking a proactive People Partner to join our People & Culture team. You will collaborate with leaders across Retail and Customer Service, shaping people strategies and delivering performant, compliant HR support throughout the employee lifecycle.

With 2–4 years of HR experience, you’ll navigate Norwegian employment law and partner with frontline teams to enable business success. This hybrid role offers growth, learning, and a strong People & Culture community.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant HR experience.
• Good knowledge of core HR processes and Norwegian employment law.
• Ability to support managers on employee-related matters and difficult conversations.
• Interest in Retail, Customer Service or other frontline environments.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Practical, solution-oriented with sound judgement.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with others.
• Fluency in Norwegian and English.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise leaders on day-to-day people and organizational matters.
• Partner with leaders across Retail and Customer Service on employee relations, performance, sick-leave, engagement and team development.
• Support organizational changes and other business-driven people initiatives.
• Support leaders throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Contribute to key People & Culture processes, including performance, talent and workforce planning.
• Use people insights and business understanding to identify needs and recommend actions.
• Help ensure consistent and compliant people practices across the organization.
• Collaborate closely with other People Partners and People & Culture experts to deliver a great employee and manager experience.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

People analytics

Education

Higher education in HR, business, organizational psychology or related field

Job description

We’re looking for a People Partner to join our People & Culture (P&C) team at Telia in Norway!

I’m Jannike Grüner, Head of People & Culture Norway, and I’m looking for a curious and motivated colleague to join our People Partner team. We offer a varied and engaging work environment, great colleagues, and a strong professional community.

Could this be your next opportunity?

Do you enjoy working with people and leaders, solving different challenges every day, and learning more about how P&C can support the business? Then this could be a great next step for you.

As a People Partner, you will work closely with leaders across Retail and Customer Service in Norway, supporting them on a broad range of people-related topics. You will get broad exposure to the People & Culture agenda and the opportunity to build your experience in a role that combines HR knowledge with a strong understanding of the business.

You will join a supportive and experienced People & Culture team where we work together, share knowledge, and help each other succeed. You will have experienced People Partners around you to learn from, while also getting the space to take ownership and grow in the role.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid HR foundation who wants to grow into a broader People Partner role while working close with our frontline organization.

What you’ll do

• Support and advise leaders on day-to-day people and organizational matters
• Partner with leaders across Retail and Customer Service on employee relations, performance, sick-leave, engagement and team development
• Support organizational changes and other business-driven people initiatives
• Support leaders throughout the employee lifecycle
• Contribute to key People & Culture processes, including performance, talent and workforce planning
• Use people insights and business understanding to identify needs and recommend relevant actions
• Help ensure consistent and compliant people practices across the organization
• Collaborate closely with other People Partners and People & Culture experts to deliver a great employee and manager experience

What will help you thrive in this role

• 2–4 years of relevant HR experience, for example as an HR Advisor, HR Consultant, People Partner or similar role
• Good knowledge of core HR processes and Norwegian employment law
• Confidence in supporting managers on employee-related matters, including challenging employee relations cases and difficult conversations
• An interest in working with Retail, Customer Service or other operational/frontline environments
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• A practical and solution-oriented approach, combined with sound judgement
• The confidence to work independently while knowing when to involve others
• A genuine interest in developing your business understanding and growing as a People Partner
• Fluency in Norwegian or other Scandinavian language and English
• Relevant higher education within HR, business, organizational psychology or a related field

Join us to shape smarter living for people, businesses, and the planet

At Telia, we’re a team of nearly 15,000 colleagues across the Nordics and Baltics, passionate about technology and connectivity. As a Leading Telecommunications Operator & Climate Leader, we drive change with large-scale, impactful projects while building a sustainable, inclusive world.

Here, you can grow your skills, lead meaningful projects, and thrive in a supportive, diverse environment. Whether you’re taking your first step or your next, Telia is a place to grow, belong, and make a real impact.

What we offer

When you join us, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your local market, opportunities for remote work, and more. You'll also have the chance to earn a bonus based on your performance and Telia's results.

Equal opportunities

At Telia, we recognize talent by professional skills and growth potential. We champion diversity, ensuring every individual’s needs are met, regardless of disability, gender, age, nationality, sexual orientation, or social status. Together, we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment where your uniqueness is our strength.

Join us and let’s make better happen - together!