HR Country Lead

Shape the Future of Payments with Nexi in 2026
Envision a world where every transaction feels effortless, safe, and connected. At Nexi, we’re leading this transformation, building tools and solutions that redefine how the world pays. By joining us, you’ll play a part in creating the next generation of digital payments in an innovative, supportive, and international environment.

About your future role

We are seeking a country HR lead who is enthusiastic about owning and managing the local people agenda, delivering core HR activities, and driving culture and engagement in Norway in collaboration with the Norwegian leadership team. An important part of the job is also to engage with and work on labour relations matters, as well as to contribute to HR initiatives at both the Nordic and Group levels.

Your key responsibilities in this role will be:

• Delivering core country HR activities in Norway together with an HR student and local payroll specialist, as well as working in close collaboration with the Nordic HR team, Group HR CoEs, and business unit HR Business Partners in a matrix organisation

• Being accountable for providing full-scale HR business partnering to the Country General Manager and his direct organisation 

• Being in charge of labour relations and union negotiations, collaborating closely with our employee representatives in Norway

• Being a trustworthy sparring partner and member of the country leadership team in Norway

• Ensuring continuous, efficient, and effective delivery and development of administrative and operational HR tasks and processes at the local level in collaboration with HR Shared Services

What makes you the best person for this job?

On top of your skill set, knowledge, and experience, it's your potential and willingness to learn that make a difference in achieving your goals in everyday work.

You don't need experience from a specific industry, but it does help if you have worked internationally, are self-driven, and have an opinion about what great HR partnering looks like. 

Qualifications needed to be successful in this role:

• Relevant academic background (e.g., a bachelor's or master’s degree)

• 5+ years of relevant working experience, preferably in an international matrix organisation

• Strong knowledge of Norwegian labour law and experience with working with employee representatives

• Experience in a wide range of HR tasks such as recruiting, compensation & benefits, learning & development, workforce planning, employee relations, and health & safety

• Experience and can-do attitude in driving results and people initiatives, both independently and in collaboration with multiple stakeholders – it comes naturally to you to build relations on all levels in the organisation and by heart, like working with and through people

• In addition to Norwegian, you have excellent English skills, both written and verbal

What’s in it for you?

• Attractive salary and a competitive benefits package to reward your expertise and contributions 

• Tech equipment: Get the tools you need to succeed, including the latest technology to support your work

• Join an international team: Collaborate with experts from across Europe and bring your ideas to life in a dynamic, global environment 

• Grow and develop: Gain hands-on experience and structured training through our PayTech University, designed to accelerate your career and help you reach your full potential

Discover Life at Nexi
We’re an international team of 9,000+ people across 25 countries, united by shared ambition and a passion for innovation. Learn more about our culture, Values, and how we’re shaping the future of digital payments. Visit our Life at Nexi page.

Diversity and Inclusion at Nexi
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer: together, we succeed by embracing our differences and creating a future where everyone can thrive. 

Your Next Step Starts Here
Please apply at your earliest convenience. We'll be reviewing applications continuously and closing the position once we've found the right fit.

If you’re curious to learn more about the job and us, you’re welcome to contact the hiring manager Jukka Riitamäki, jukka.riitamaki@nexigroup.com, HR Director Nordics.

By exploring this job opening, you're one step closer to joining us. We're excited to learn more about you!