Vice President Human Resources
Odfjell Technology delivers safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions that save time, cost, and reduce carbon emissions for our clients. Our people connect 50 years of industry experience with the technology of tomorrow. With projects in more than 20 countries we are looking for talented people who can help us overcome the today's challenges and realise the opportunities ahead.
We are seeking a Vice President of Human Resources (VP HR) to join our Projects & Engineering (P&E) Business Area Management Team and lead the HR function with vision, resilience, and innovation.
As the VP HR for Projects & Engineering, you will be a trusted partner to the EVP P&E and the broader management team. You will shape and implement the People Strategy aligned with the strategic direction of the P&E business area, ensuring a high-performing, engaged, and future-ready workforce across our global operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be a strong and resilient support for the EVP P&E and the management of P&E
- Develop and implement People Strategy as a part of the business area strategy
- Develop and ensure processes for a cost-effective function in accordance with corporate policy and strategic action plans
- Responsible for overseeing and ensuring effective manpower planning
- Lead and support the global HR team in Business area and ensure delivery of the expected quality of HR services and management support
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements within the area of responsibility
- Ensure interaction with the unions in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements and local agreements.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in HR processes together with Global Business Service
- Responsible for securing competence & training management
Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong educational background, bachelor or master's level
- Extensive experience within HR
- Minimum 5 years at management level
- Minimum 5 years' experience from engineering or energy industry
- International experience is an advantage
- Strong understanding of competence requirements and qualifications
- Excellent cooperation and communication skills
- Extensive knowledge of employment legislation and strong experience from union cooperation
We offer:
- Learning and development support
- Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment
- Part of a global company with opportunities for growth and development
- Competitive compensation and benefits including paid time-off, insurances and retirement
- Flexible home office opportunities
For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact:
Kurt Werner Holsæter | SVP HR Odfjell Technology, +47 48161260
or
Anne Siri Sævareid | EVP Projects & Engineering, +47 90075063
We live our core values - creative, competent, result oriented, committed - while always being safety conscious.
We use Semac background checks in our recruitment process.