Talent Acquisition & HR Manager

Bitdeer (NASDAQ: BTDR); Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Bitdeer is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition & HR leader to drive end-to-end recruitment for Norway operations. You will partner with local managers and our global HR team to attract technical, operational and corporate talent while aligning with local employment requirements.

You will also support onboarding, HR operations, employee relations and policy development, with senior, manager or director level titles determined by experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or related field or equivalent.
• 7+ years of end-to-end recruitment experience.
• Strong direct sourcing for technical roles.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers.
• Knowledge of Norwegian talent market and practices.
• Exposure to broader HR operations and employee relations.
• Fluent English; Norwegian language desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for technical, operational and corporate roles.
• Own sourcing and talent pipeline development.
• Conduct market mapping and analysis for recruitment strategy.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment across channels.
• Evaluate candidates for skills, fit and culture.
• Design competitive compensation packages.
• Promote employer brand and candidate experience.
• Ensure compliance with Norwegian employment laws.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

About Bitdeer

Bitdeer is a world-leading technology company for Bitcoin mining and AI cloud.

Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive Bitcoin mining solutions for its customers. Apart from designing industry-leading ASIC chips and manufacturing mining rigs, the Group handles complex processes involved in computing across the value chain. This includes equipment procurement, transport logistics, datacenter design and construction, equipment management, and network and facility operations. Bitdeer also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with a high demand for artificial intelligence.

Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer operates globally with a diversified 3 GW energy portfolio, and deploys Bitcoin mining and HPC datacenters in the United States, Bhutan, Norway, Canada, Malaysia, and Ethiopia.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Talent Acquisition & HR professional to lead recruitment and support HR operations for our business in Norway. Recruitment will be the primary focus of this role. You will take ownership of end-to-end hiring across technical, operational and corporate functions, working closely with hiring managers and our global HR team.

Beyond recruitment, you will also serve as a local HR partner, supporting employee onboarding, HR operations, employee relations and compliance with Norwegian employment requirements. This role is ideal for someone with strong recruitment expertise who enjoys building processes, working independently and taking on broader HR responsibilities in a growing international business.

We are open to candidates at senior, manager or director level, with the final title and scope determined by experience.

Recruitment (core Focus)

What you will be responsible for:

• Strategizing and Executing: Developing and implementing comprehensive recruiting strategies to attract, assess, and hire top-tier technical and corporate talent.
• Proactive Sourcing: Directly engaging with passive candidates through various channels to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Market Intelligence: Conducting in-depth talent market mapping and analysis to ensure a sustainable and forward-looking recruitment strategy.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Managing recruitment efforts across all channels, including direct applications, referrals, campus events, and agency partnerships.
• Candidate Assessment: Guiding the interview process by evaluating candidates not only for their skills but also for their team fit and cultural alignment.
• Compensation Design: Developing competitive compensation packages, considering internal equity, job scope, and appropriate leveling for new hires.
• Exceptional Candidate Experience: Ensuring a positive and seamless experience for every candidate throughout their journey with us.
• Data-Driven Consulting: Utilizing tools like LinkedIn Talent Insights to provide data-backed recommendations and serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers.
• Brand Ambassadorship: Promoting our company culture and strengthening our employer brand within the industry.
• Compliance and Improvement: Staying current on local labor laws to ensure compliance and actively contributing to HR process enhancements and policy development.

Broader HR

• Coordinate employee onboarding, offboarding and other employee lifecycle processes.
• Act as the local HR point of contact for employees and managers in Norway.
• Support employee relations, performance management and other day-to-day HR matters.
• Maintain employment documentation, HR records and local HR policies.
• Work with internal teams and external advisers to ensure compliance with Norwegian employment laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with payroll, pension, insurance and other HR service providers.
• Support compensation reviews, employee engagement and other HR initiatives.
• Collaborate with the global HR team to develop and improve local HR processes.

What Good Looks Like

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 7+ years of recruitment experience, including substantial hands-on, end-to-end hiring experience.
• Strong direct sourcing capabilities, particularly for technical, engineering or specialist positions.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers and managing recruitment independently.
• Good understanding of the Norwegian talent market and recruitment practices.
• Exposure to broader HR operations, employee relations or HR business partnering.
• Working knowledge of Norwegian employment practices, with the ability to coordinate with specialist advisers when needed.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a growing and fast-paced environment.
• Fluent English communication skills. Norwegian language proficiency is highly desirable.

Nice To Have

• Recruitment experience in data centres, energy, infrastructure, construction, industrial operations or technology.
• Experience supporting a growing business or setting up recruitment and HR processes from scratch.
• Experience working in an international organisation with regional or global stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Norwegian collective agreements, union relations and local employment compliance.
• Experience managing recruitment agencies, external vendors or small teams.

What You Will Experience Working With Us

• A culture that values authenticity and diversity of thoughts and backgrounds;
• An inclusive and respectable environment with open workspaces and exciting start-up spirit;
• Fast-growing company with the chance to network with industrial pioneers and enthusiasts;
• Ability to contribute directly and make an impact on the future of the digital asset industry;
• Involvement in new projects, developing processes/systems;
• Personal accountability, autonomy, fast growth, and learning opportunities;
• Attractive welfare benefits and developmental opportunities such as training and mentoring.

Bitdeer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with country, state, and local laws. Bitdeer does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on conditions such as race, colour, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital and/or parental status, religion, political opinion, nationality, ethnic background or social origin, social status, disability, age, indigenous status, and union.