About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence. As a trusted voice for many of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.
About GSS


As the internal support organization for DNV and DNV owned companies, we deliver shared services within Human Resources, Finance, IT and Real Estate & Procurement to DNV globally. Our mission is to enable DNV to grow, succeed with its business goals and improve competitiveness. Customer experience is at the core of everything we do. GSS is responsible for many of the tools, processes and daily routines that create the backbone of DNV.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated People Manager (HR Manager) with interest in Digital Areas to support the GSS organisation. The People Manager will report to the People Director and will be part of a central People team in GSS. In this role you will be a key contact and provide advice to the GSS IT Stream Director and the Leadership Team. The role is instrumental in developing and making sure that all people related plans support the creation of an engaged workforce with high performance and a continuous learning culture. You will work closely with leaders to provide the people agenda in accordance with their priorities and business goals. Tasks may include:

• Provide advice and services to GSS leaders on HR functional areas related to compensation, succession, employee engagement, performance management and people development
• Support and drive the core HR processes, such as performance management, workforce compensation, succession management, etc.
• Provide coaching to leaders on topics related to leadership, team effectiveness and organisational culture
• Challenge and support line managers on managing people performance, including development and turnover of individuals
• Facilitate on-demand workshops with teams on selected people topics
• Identify priority areas to address people related issues with a view to design, plan and implement solutions that support the overall people strategy of GSS and DNV
• Lead people related projects and initiatives (main focus on People and Competence Development, especially the Digital Competencies)
• Stay updated on trends within the People topics
• Work closely with the People team in GSS

What we offer

• A culture that values knowledge and professional growth
• Opportunities to advance your career within a global organization
• A supportive international team committed to collaboration and mutual support
• A diverse package of benefits

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you

• Excellent people and interpersonal skills
• Able to challenge the status quo and promote innovative ideas
• Passionate, positive attitude, strong work ethics and high work capacity
• Experience in working closely with senior stakeholders to gain buy-in for driving people initiatives
• Proven record of facilitation of team meetings and processes
• Demonstrated change management experience
• Strong project management skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities concurrently
• Proficient in written and spoken English communication
• Flexibility to travel internationally