HR Advisor

As an HR Advisor at Rituals, you’ll play a key role in shaping a people-first culture across our 65 Norwegian stores. You’ll act as a trusted partner to our retail leaders, turning strategy into action and ensuring smooth HR operations — from employee relations and development to health, safety, and well-being. We offers a unique opportunity to work independently, make a real impact, and be part of a passionate Nordic HR team that believes in meaningful connections and continuous growth.

This is a one-year parental leave cover, starting in February 2026, one year, based in our office in Oslo City at Jernbanetorget 4B .

You’ll collaborate with leaders to turn our HR strategy into actionable plans. From streamlining internal processes to leading company-wide initiatives, your efforts will help shape a people-first, winning culture.

• HR Strategy & Planning - Align HR plans with company goals.

• HR Policy Execution - Ensure compliance with HR policies and handle issues.

• HR Advisory - Provide expert advice on, training, effective collaboration, and absence management.

• Recruitment & Employer branding- Support the shop managers during new openings.

• Organizational Development - Support structural and process improvements.

• Talent & Workforce Planning - Plan staffing needs and optimize team structure.

• Data & Insights - Analyze data to drive people decisions.

• Optimization & Change - Improve HR tools and processes for better efficiency.

• Autonomous Delivery - Independently manage key tasks within set guidelines.

• Project Management - Lead HR projects that improve operations and employee experience.

• Work environment, health & Safety - responsible for documents, processes, and procedures. 

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who coaches and challenges others, enjoys being close to the business, and is open to travel and hands-on collaboration with our retail teams.

You enjoy being a sounding board, helping to develop ideas and give constructive feedback. With a flexible approach, you lead change and solve complex problems.

• Minimum five years of experience within HR areas

• Solid understanding of labour law and experience with workplace health and safety standards

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently within set policies and goals. 

• Experience from leading change in systems and behaviours. 

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Fluency in Norwegian and English, both written and spoken. 

• Degree in HR or a related field.

• Experience from retail is a plus for this role. 

Additional information

At Rituals, you’ll be at the heart of a people-first culture, driving impactful HR initiatives and growing your career within a global brand that truly cares for its people. This role is based at our office in Oslo, Jernbanetorget 4B and you report to the HR Advisor manager.

This role is based at our local Rituals office in the city of Oslo and offers the chance to make a real impact as part of our Nordic HR team. Since you will be the only one working with our norwegain stores and do not share an office with any HR colleagues it is vital that you are comfortable cooperating virtually and that you enjoy working independently when needed.

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Submit your application via our recruitment system. We review applications continuously.
Please note: Due to GDPR, we do not accept applications via email. For questions, contact Ebba Breil at ebba.breil@rituals.com.