Senior HR Business Partner, Organisational Development & Change

Purpose of the Position

The Senior HR Business Partner enables business success by partnering closely with leaders and management teams in assigned business areas, translating business strategy into people and organisational priorities.

In addition to delivering the full HR Business Partner portfolio in selected business units, the role serves as the Local HR Norway lead resource on organisational development, transformation and change. The role drives relevant organisational initiatives and supports leaders through continuous organisational changes across the business, varying in size, complexity and organisational impact.

Acting as a trusted advisor, the role provides guidance on organisational design, workforce decisions and employee relations matters, while also serving as a coach and subject matter expert for HR colleagues on organisational development and change-related topics.

As part of the ONE HR operating model, the role contributes to organisational effectiveness, leadership capability, workforce sustainability and cultural transformation, while ensuring compliance with Norwegian labour law and Statkraft's policies and standards.

The role is part of Local HR Norway and reports to Vice President Local HR Norway.

Areas of Responsibility and Accountabilities

Organisational Development, Change & Workforce Planning

• Lead organisational development, transformation and change initiatives in various parts of the business.
• Partner with leaders to improve organisational effectiveness and performance.
• Support leaders through continuous organisational changes of varying scope and complexity, including organisational design, restructurings and workforce implications.
• Support strategic workforce planning discussions and use organisational insights and analytics to identify future workforce needs and capability gaps.
• Support leaders in building the organisational capabilities required to deliver future business priorities.
• Assess organisational and people impacts of change and drive associated workforce and people-related actions.
• Provide HR guidance on employer responsibilities, organisational restructuring and employee relations matters, working closely with Legal and Employer experts.
• Support consultations and dialogue with employee representatives and unions where relevant.
• Coach leaders and serve as a subject matter expert for HR colleagues on organisational development, change and workforce-related topics.

HR Business Partnering

• Act as the dedicated HR Business Partner for assigned business areas and leadership teams.
• Translate business priorities into people and organisational initiatives that support strategic objectives.
• Provide strategic advice and operational support across the full employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning and development, organisational change and employee relations.
• Support leaders in strengthening performance, engagement, leadership capability and organisational effectiveness.
• Build trusted relationships with leaders and employees and act as a strategic sparring partner on people-related matters.

Experience

• Relevant education within HR, Business or other relevant fields (Bachelors/Masters degree).
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant HR experience.
• Proven experience supporting senior leaders and leadership teams.
• Experience from organisational development, workforce planning, transformation and change initiatives.
• Solid understanding of Norwegian labour law and employee relations.
• Experience from global and matrix organisations is considered an advantage.

You are:

• A trusted advisor who builds credibility and strong partnerships with leaders at all levels, while influencing, challenging and supporting informed organisational and workforce decisions.
• Highly analytical, with the ability to translate people data, workforce insights and business trends into actionable recommendations, identifying patterns, root causes and organisational risks and turning insights into practical solutions.
• Comfortable navigating complexity, ambiguity and change in a dynamic business environment.
• Forward-looking and curious, with a genuine interest in organisational effectiveness, workforce transformation, digitalisation and AI.
• Collaborative and inclusive, with the ability to work across functions, build networks and drive alignment in a matrix organisation.
• Resilient and confident in handling sensitive, complex and high-impact people-related matters.
• Results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape the future of renewable energy.

Location: Lilleaker, Oslo, Norway.
Application deadline: October 14th 2026.
Contact persons: Trine Hauge Larsen, Acting VP Local HR Norway, Trine.HaugeLarsen@statkraft.com or Caroline Kittelsen Qvale, Talent Acquisition, carolinekittelsen.qvale@statkraft.com

We offer:

• A truly international environment and network of colleagues across markets and disciplines
• Opportunities for continuous professional and personal development through training and hands-on experience
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance
• Competitive terms, including strong pension and insurance schemes
• Access to company sports clubs, cabins, and fitness facilities at Lilleaker, as well as practical benefits such as parking, EV charging, and bike facilities

Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorization.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.

We offer a purpose-driven role in one of Europe’s leading renewable energy companies, with direct exposure to senior decision-making and strategic topics that shape Statkraft’s future. You will join a collaborative, international environment with strong professional development opportunities, flexible working solutions and competitive terms of employment.