Business Partner, People & Culture Norway

About the position:

Discovery Networks is looking to recruit a Business Partner to our P&C organization in Oslo.

This is a 12 month contract position to be filled as soon as possible.

The People & Culture Business Partner is responsible for providing a blend of strategic and tactical People & Culture support, to attract, develop, engage and retain top talent within the Nordic region and more specifically for the Norwegian division.

The People & Culture Business Partner also acts as a Business Partner for several Nordic business functions. Working with a diverse range of stakeholders and levels within the organization, the role will support the delivery of the People & Culture strategy and help shape organizational culture. In close collaboration with International and Nordic People and Culture teams, you will manage the day-to-day People & Culture operations activity for Norway based employees; ensuring that a consistent approach is implemented across the entire organization and that this is considered in the context of the wider business units.

The People & Culture Business Partner will also be the lead in key People & Culture initiatives and change programs, advising on Norwegian employment law and supporting managers with performance management, business transformation, succession planning, and talent management.

Diversity is embedded at the core of Discovery. As a global community that serves millions of customers, diversity and inclusion are critical links to our viewers, communities, and stakeholders. The most innovative ideas and solutions come from the widest range of thoughts and ideas –and it is our people who distinguish us. The diverse minds, experiences, cultures and unique points of view of our employees are critical to our success, and we seek diversity among applicants for all positions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively contribute towards business strategy, providing HR expertise within the local leadership team
• Lead HR processes and initiatives in Norway, including performance and talent management, succession planning, compensation planning, staffing, training and development, reward & recognition and internal communications
• Act as a business partner for several Nordic business functions; developing People and Culture plans in line with the business strategy
• Supporting managers with HR-expertise; providing advice, guidance, and tools to proactively manage their teams effectively
• Contribute towards shaping the organizational culture; focus areas being diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as employee engagement and wellbeing
• Advise on all employee relations issues, ensuring best practice, legal compliance and that policies and procedures are adhered to - where necessary, partnering with internal and external outside legal counsel
• Provide solutions and coaching to employee-related challenges while maintaining a balance between being a strategic business partner and employee champion and actively upholding and supporting the mission of the organization
• Main point of contact for the local unions and employee representatives
• Manager for Sr. Advisor People & Culture also based in Oslo
• Close collaboration with Nordic People & Culture team and global centers of Excellence 

Requirements: 

• Relevant higher-level degree from university
• Minimum 5 years’ experience from HR role
• In-depth HR-knowledge and prior experience of HR-business partnering
• Experience from working in a matrix, preferable also international, environment
• Well-versed in current Norwegian labor law, with the ability to apply this to varying situations and scenarios
• Experience from organizational change and development
• Ability to partner with different levels of stakeholders across the organization
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, including excellent written and spoken English language skills
• Working knowledge of compensation and benefit practices
• Capable of managing complex and changing workload with the ability to meet changing and varying needs and deadlines
• Must be able to exercise a high level of independent judgement, and to make sound HR-related decisions that enhance the business performance with little direction, ensuring decisions are complying with local law, practices and regulations across other legal jurisdictions

We can offer:

• A challenging position in a leading local and international media organization.
• An excellent opportunity for personal and professional development and growth.
• A dynamic, skilled, fun and fast-paced work environment in modern office facilities.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and engaged colleagues.
• Competitive remuneration and company benefits, including insurance, pension and bonus.

For more inquiries or information about the position please contact our recruitment advisor Jon Dissen at JP Cornerstone on mobile +47 900 37 900.

Please submit application and CV in English as soon as possible.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.