Would you like to shape and implement Hydro's reward activities in Norway?

Hydro Global Business Services (GBS) is an organizational area that operates as an internal service provider for the Hydro group. Its ultimate purpose is to deliver relevant IT, financial and HR business services to all business areas within the company.

Hydro GBS HR Norway is seeking a skilled and engaged Senior Specialist in Compensation & Benefits who will play a central role in shaping and implementing reward activities in Norway. If you enjoy combining analysis, labor relations, process development, negotiations, and strategic advisory work, this might be the next career step for you!

What you will be doing

In this role, you will work across Hydro's Norwegian organization as a key expert within reward. You will support leaders, HR, finance, and employees, and act as a trusted advisor in reward matters.

An important part of the role is annual salary negotiations with unions, where you will plan, prepare, conduct analysis and scenario evaluations, and be actively involved in the negotiations.

You will also coordinate reward related governance topics toward and act as a Secretary for the Country Board of Norway, ensuring structured decision support and alignment across business areas.

You will report to the Head of GBS HR Norway and work closely with colleagues in the Norway Reward team through daily interaction and collaboration on reward topics, both operational and strategic.

These are some central tasks:

• Drive and support reward activities across Norway, together with the Norwegian Reward team.

• Plan, prepare, and participate in annual union salary negotiations, in collaboration with the labor law team.

• Provide high‑quality support to HRBPs, managers, and employees on reward questions.

• Ensure compliance with Norwegian laws, collective agreements, and internal reward governance frameworks.

• Drive analysis, benchmarking, market reviews, and annual reward cycles.

• Coordinate country‑level reward governance and provide insights for decision‑making.

• Enhance reward processes, documentation, and digital tools.

• Be part of GBS HR Norway management team.

What will make you successful?

• Solid experience within compensation and benefits - 'reward' - in Norway.

• Knowledge of Norwegian labor relations, especially collective agreements and negotiations.

• Analytical, structured, and able to simplify complex topics.

• Strong collaboration skills, professional maturity, and credibility—particularly in union settings.

• Ability to work both independently and in close partnership with HR, managers, payroll, finance, and corporate functions.

• Fluency in Norwegian and strong English skills.

What we offer you

• A central role in shaping Reward in Norway.

• A collaborative HR environment with opportunities for professional development.

• Exposure to complex and strategic reward topics both locally and through global initiatives.

• Competitive terms and benefits.

Equal opportunities

At Hydro, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.

The position can be located at Hydro's head office in Vækerø, Oslo - or in any of our aluminium smelters in Husnes, Høyanger, Karmøy, Sunndalsøra or Årdal.

Apply before: 04/26/2026

If you have any questions, please contact:

Hiring manager
Roger Kleiva
(Norway +47) 41750686

Recruiter
Astrid Skogen
(Norway +47) 98006451

A job where you make a difference.

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