Job summary
This senior HR role involves leading the HR Partner team across the Middle East region, acting as a key advisor to business leaders to drive organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. The role balances strategic HR leadership with hands-on execution of HR processes tailored to regional needs and market dynamics.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Oslo
- Work setup
- On-site
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the regional HR Partner team. Advise business leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, talent and succession management. Ensure regional execution of global HR initiatives, including integration programs. Drive organizational development and change management projects. Oversee employee relations, compliance with local labor laws, and implementation of HR programs in areas such as performance, rewards, mobility, diversity and inclusion, health and wellbeing, and learning & development. Analyze workforce trends to inform business decisions. Collaborate with regional and global HR stakeholders.
Qualifications
Significant HR leadership experience in an international context, with proven ability as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. Strong business acumen and results orientation. Experience in Middle Eastern markets and knowledge of local labor laws and employment practices. Demonstrated success in leading and developing HR teams. Skilled in change management and organizational transformation. Excellent stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication skills. Preferred experience includes supporting large-scale business growth in multinational organizations and familiarity with technology, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.