Helly Hansen is looking for a Director, HR Business Partner EMEA

THE ROLE

As the primary HR partner for Helly Hansen in EMEA and a key member of the HR team you will play a crucial role in translating business strategy into people strategy; improving the employee journey/experience for all employees within the Oslo head office and regional hubs.

You will be a key driver of organisational effectiveness, workforce capability, and cultural transformation.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

HR Business Partnering

• Strategic partner to corporate business leaders, to act as an advisor on HR and business issues.
• Implement people strategies in line with Global & Regional objectives, Company values and best practice standards.
• Implement all aspects of HR strategies and drive HR initiatives in line with Brand objectives, providing insights and solutions on workforce planning, organisational design, and talent strategy.
• Use data and analytics to inform decision-making and measure the impact of HR programs.

Employee & Union Relations

• Oversee employee relations strategy, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant practices.
• Manage union relationships, collective bargaining processes and employee representation.
• In conjunction with Legal, lead resolution of complex employee relations cases and support proactive risk mitigation.

Coaching & Support

• Coach and guide leaders on policy interpretation, performance issues, and employee development.
• Keeping Leaders updated on HR/people initiatives.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices across the organisation.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Oversee recruitment strategy and execution for the HH brand, ensuring alignment with workforce planning.
• Collaborate with Talent Centre of Expertise (COE) teams to attract and retain top talent.
• Support strategic hiring decisions and succession planning.

Talent Management

• Lead the implementation of the company’s PEAK performance management frameworks.
• Support managers in goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews.
• Promote a culture of achievement through the leadership competencies.
• In conjunction with the Talent COE shape and deliver the learning and development strategy to build HH Brand capability.
• Identify skills gaps and implement targeted development programs.
• Drive leadership development and career progression initiatives.

Culture & Employee Engagement

• Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
• Implement employee engagement strategies across EMEA, including surveys, action planning, and recognition programs.
• Collaborate with Communications teams to enhance the employee experience.

ORGANISATION

Reporting into the VP HR Kontoor Brands EMEA

Direct Reports: Helly Hansen HRBPs

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Senior Leaders within Corporate Offices, EMEA HR Team, Global HR COEs, Legal, Finance, Accounting.

External: Legal Counsel, Unions, local government departments, HR network, outsource providers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 10 years of experience in progressive HR Business Partnering roles, with senior stakeholder management experience
• Degree, or equivalent, in HR Management
• In-depth knowledge of European labour law and unionised environments
• Fluent in Norwegian and English with any additional European Language considered as a plus

COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability
• Strong Business Acumen
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Resilience and ability to manage ambiguity
• Collaborative leadership and coaching mindset
• Data-driven decision-making
• Comfortable working in a global and multi-cultural environment

Any questions can be directed to khorsle at hellyhansen.com

Application is ONLY accepted in portal (due to personal data protection rules). We review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.