Full-time · On-site

Senior Manager, Group Compensation & Benefits

This is a high-impact strategic role at one of Norway's most iconic global companies, focusing on the intersection of total rewards and organizational culture. It offers the chance to lead a global transformation of reward transparency and communication, moving beyond traditional HR administration into strategic brand building. It is an ideal platform for a senior professional to influence the employee experience of thousands across the globe.

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Hiring company

Norsk Hydro

Oslo, Oslo, Norway · Posted 18 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-impact strategic role at one of Norway's most iconic global companies, focusing on the intersection of total rewards and organizational culture. It offers the chance to lead a global transformation of reward transparency and communication, moving beyond traditional HR administration into strategic brand building. It is an ideal platform for a senior professional to influence the employee experience of thousands across the globe.

The hiring side

About Norsk Hydro

Norsk Hydro is an enterprise organisation working in renewable energy and aluminum, based in Oslo, Oslo, Norway.

Industry

Renewable Energy and Aluminum

Size

Enterprise

Location

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

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What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic direction of global reward initiatives and communication frameworks
  • Design and manage global reward programs that align with Hydro’s People Strategy
  • Develop training toolkits for leaders to better explain reward and performance links
  • Integrate reward strategies into the broader Employer Value Proposition and brand
  • Measure the impact of reward initiatives through employee listening and data analytics

Essential

  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in compensation, benefits, or reward analytics
  • Proven track record of designing and launching global reward programs
  • Experience working within a complex, international matrix organization
  • Strong background in communication strategy and driving employee engagement
  • Fluency in English at a professional level
  • Ability to translate technical reward concepts into simple, accessible messaging

Preferred

  • Experience with learning platforms and instructional design for training
  • Familiarity with employee listening tools and data-driven engagement strategies
  • Background in employer branding or EVP development

Key Skills

Strategic thinkingCross-functional collaborationReward analyticsStakeholder managementLearning design and facilitationProject managementCreative conceptualizationCost-conscious financial planning

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Competitive salary package
  • Attractive pension scheme
  • High level of professional exposure to global business leaders
  • Inclusive and highly competent work environment
  • Opportunities for continuous professional learning and development
  • Flexible and diverse workplace culture

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