Senior HR Advisor

About the Role

As Senior HR Advisor at KDA HR, you will play a key role in supporting the entire organization and driving HR initiatives across our international organization. You will work independently on a variety of HR topics while ensuring that policies and best practices are implemented consistently across all divisions and geographies. This position requires a seasoned HR professional with a strong ability to collaborate, lead by example, and provide guidance to both HR colleagues and business leaders. You will report to the HR Shared Services Director and be his deputy. You will be part of a team of 39 HR professionals that will be the first line HR support for employees and managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR expert within the central HR department, supporting global HR operations and ensuring alignment across business units
• Provide advisory support on HR-related matters, including employee relations, labor law compliance, and HR policies
• Work closely with HR Business Partners/HR-directors in the divisions and other stakeholders to ensure best practices and consistency in HR processes across all countries
• Act as a mentor and role model for junior HR colleagues, providing guidance and knowledge sharing
• Support organizational development, change management, and talent management initiatives to ensure a strong HR foundation for continued growth
• Contribute to HR process improvements, digitalization, and efficiency initiatives
• Handle complex employee cases and provide expert advice on performance management, terminations, and conflict resolution
• Collaborate with the recruitment team to support hiring efforts, including advising on best practices for attracting and retaining top talent
• Ensure compliance with international labor laws and HR regulations in various jurisdictions
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives, driving strategic HR development within the company
• Some travel may be required to support HR initiatives across different locations

Who You Are

• A seasoned HR professional with 8+ years of experience in an international HR environment
• Strong ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team player
• Experienced in handling complex HR cases, employment law, and employee relations
• A role model with excellent mentorship skills, able to guide and support younger HR colleagues
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Familiar with HR digitalization and process improvement, understanding how technology can drive efficiency in HR
• Excellent communication skills in English (additional languages are a plus)
• Strong intercultural awareness and ability to work across multiple geographies

What We Offer

• A key role in a fast-growing international company with exciting challenges and development opportunities
• A dynamic and hybrid work environment offering flexibility and autonomy
• The opportunity to shape HR strategies and processes in a global setting
• A supportive and experienced HR team with a strong focus on professional growth
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• International exposure with some travel expected

About the Company

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS is an international supplier of defense and aerospace-related systems. Our products are in space and hundreds of meters below sea level. Our solutions and our technology are used by Norwegian soldiers, who contribute to ensuring our safety every day at home and abroad. We can deliver this, because we have more than 3,000 dedicated and competent employees who together create world-class solutions and products. We have contributed to Norway's security for more than 200 years. Now we are preparing to create security for the next 200.

Candidates applying for this position will undergo a background check, and this will be considered in the selection process.

To be eligible for the position, you must be able to obtain security clearance and authorization, in accordance with the Security Act.