Duties and responsibilities
- Align HR strategies with business objectives, and provide proactive HR support and advice to managers and employees, both on day-to-day matters and strategic initiatives
- Coach and support managers to maximize the potential of their teams, focusing on talent development and robust performance
- Drive strategic workforce planning, talent monitoring, and career development across departments. Identify future skills and competencies needed, driving recruitment and development plans
- Monitor labor costs and HR KPIs and collaborate with managers to implement needed actions
- Foster a positive work environment by implementing routines that encourage contribution, growth, and engagement
- Build strong relationships with local unions, ensuring open communication and positive labor relations
- Specialize in key areas of HR, and lead transformation and improvement projects
Qualifications
- Higher education within Human Resource Management or similar field
- Proven experience in HR
- Strong communication skills in both Norwegian and English
- Ability to work proactively and meet tight deadlines
- Experience or interest in specializing in an HR field to support the broader HR team
- Good cultural understanding and ability to facilitate teamwork
VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above.
Personal qualities
- Strong influencing skills and openness to change
- Demonstrated commitment to acting as a role model for values, teamwork, and leadership
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues
- Positive attitude and ability to foster an inclusive work environment
- Solution-oriented and adaptable in a dynamic setting
- Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship.
Our commitment to you
- A positive working environment with exciting and impactful tasks in an international environment
- Competitive benefit package
- Flexible work from home policy
- Free mobile phone usage and subsidized internet at home
- Occupational health service
- We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance to gain new skills and further develop your career
VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, and this is why "Social by VARD" will give you the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer changes throughout the year and features a wide variety of activities, including cooking classes, go‑karting, football practice, bowling nights, e‑sports tournaments, family activities and fjord cruises - just to name a few.
With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us!
