At Oda, we develop affordable grocery services to make the logistics of living surprisingly easy. First, we built Norway’s leading online grocery store, and now, partnered with Mathem in Sweden, we’re on our way to becoming the world’s most effective retail system, delivering to thousands of Scandinavian doorsteps every week.
As part of our team, you’ll work with smart, passionate colleagues who bring their whole selves to work every day. It’s a fast-moving, collaborative environment where everyone is welcome and everyone’s opinion matters. Whether you're shaping the future of online retail, tackling complex logistical problems, or making everyday life better for our customers, your work will have a real impact. Read on to find out what part you could play in our story.
Our world-class logistics and tech solutions allow us to reduce food waste, save time and money, and ease the mental and physical load for people who want more space for life.
We’re looking for a People Partner to join Oda!
What we offer
A chance to make a real impact as a People Partner in a fast-moving company with a product people love - while shaking up the grocery industry.
Teammates who aim high and have each other’s backs. We care about people, and that means supporting each other every step of the way.
A flat structure where we team up across disciplines to solve exciting challenges. Big ideas come from everywhere!
A transparent way of working. We use Slack to stay in the loop-less email, fewer meetings, more getting things done.
A buzzing office at Tøyen, with lunch made by our very own chefs.
A collaborative approach - we tackle exciting tech and product challenges together, across different fields.
A chance to shape the future of grocery shopping while building a company that’s here to stay.
What you’ll be doing as People Partner
As a People Partner, you will play a key role in enabling specific business areas. You will act as a strategic advisor and operational partner on all people-related matters - from organizational design and workforce planning to handling complex personnel cases. This role requires a high level of independence, strong business acumen, and the ability to balance people's needs with company priorities. You would have a main responsibility for our office teams at Tøyen, including bigger areas such as Product and Technology, but also smaller areas such as Finance, Marketing, and Customer Service. You would also be part of a team of People Partners/Advisors that support each other and collaborate across Oda.
Key responsibilities:
Partner with area leaders to design and implement organizational structures aligned with business goals
Monitor and analyse people data (e.g., personnel cost, productivity, attrition, engagement, sick leave) and advise leaders on improvement
Lead and support organizational changes, including restructuring, sizing, and role adjustments
Advise on job architecture, compensation, and role design
Drive talent planning and help identify capability gaps and people-related risks
Manage relationships with unions (Tekna) and lead negotiations when needed
Develop and optimize HR processes and create learning material for leaders
Be a trusted advisor on complex personnel matters and employee relations
Ensure compliance with labor law and internal policies
Coach and challenge leaders to grow their leadership capabilities
Share insight from the area to improve shared people services and initiatives
What you’ll need to succeed
Educational background in HR or relevant field, or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in Operational HR, working closely with leaders
Strong understanding of both the human and business sides of leadership
Solid knowledge of labor law, union collaboration, and compliance matters
Experience with HR systems (e.g,. Workday, Quinyx, Peakon, or similar)
What would be nice to have
A business-minded HR professional who sees the bigger picture
A problem-solver who identifies root causes and recommends effective solutions
Someone who builds trust with leaders while also challenging them when needed
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Ability to handle quick operational tasks and drive long-term initiatives
Good data literacy and the ability to draw conclusions from people metrics
A few final words
At Oda, you’ll join a passionate, ambitious team working to change the future of grocery shopping. We’re all different—just like you—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, just let us know, and we’ll do our best to help. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and want everyone to have an equal shot at landing the job.
Come build the future of grocery with us! Want to know more about how we work? Check out these posts on Medium.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
