An exciting opportunity working at the heart of a highly regarded international humanitarian organisation You will support our dedicated managers and staff at the Head Office in Oslo who are helping people forced to flee all over the world. We can offer a unique experience within a large, international, and competent   HR team!

What we are looking for:

NRC is seeking a highly qualified “HR Specialist Adviser” with expertise in various HR disciplines including, collaboration with unions, labour legislation, guidelines, standard organizational procedure, organisational restructuring, employment relations and legislation, handling disputes.

What you will do:

Some of your specific responsibilities include:

• Be the focal point in the organisation for collaboration and interaction with unions and ensure strong labor – a key stakeholder relationship.
• Be the academic expert and to support and guide HO HR in labor dispute and organisational restructuring.
• Proactively support & suggest management on HR topics and provide coaching and support to management around key people management. (e.g., performance management, employee relations, labor disputes).
• Be responsible for our employee contracts including conditions and benefits provided by our 3rd party supplier. This also includes cooperating with our supplier on a regular basis.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What you will bring:

• Master’s degree within HRM and/or legal disciplines with in-depth both formal and experienced knowledge of the Norwegian Working Environment Act (AML).
• Experienced HR Specialist with expertise in various HR disciplines including, collaboration with unions, labour legislation, guidelines, standard organizational procedure, organisational restructuring, employment relations and legislation, handling disputes.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience within an international large and complex organisation.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Fluency in English and Norwegian, both written and oral.
• High degree of flexibility, customer centricity, service attitude and ability to prioritize.

What we offer:

• Our office is located in Oslo city center, close to the central station.
• Permanent position with possibility for home office and flexible working hours.
• Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s regional salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels.
• You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process:

• To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity – MarketPlace.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with Head of Head Office HR, [email protected] with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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