Senior Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Location:
Oslo, Norway
Business:
Group
Position type:
Full Time
Job ID:
2414
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Overview

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’s 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 the role

About the role

Imagine being positioned in a globally influential role, providing compensation and benefits advice across the world. As a Senior Compensation and Benefits Specialist in DNV Group People Processes, you have the unique opportunity to shape global compensation and benefits strategies, deliver impactful advice, and be an integral part of an international team that reaches every major part of the globe. This position offers a gateway to engaging with diverse business areas, influencing international compensation and benefits standards, and contributing to a company renowned for its commitment to safeguarding life, property, and the environment.

As we are further strengthening our Group People Processes unit, we are searching for a Senior Compensation and Benefits specialist to join our team. We are looking for a curious, analytical and self-driven candidate with experience in compensation and benefits topics as well as project management skills to join our team. As a member of the People Processes team in Group People, you will work at our Høvik office in Norway, surrounded by scenic views. The team is headed by the Group People Process Officer, who reports to the Chief People Officer (CPO).

Main areas of responsibility for the position:

  • Develop, implement and govern compensation and benefits approaches that are aligned with the company’s strategy, and work culture
  • Lead and further develop the annual Compensation & Benefits processes
  • Coordinate with internal and external partners within the Compensation & Benefits area, and provide advice on the global application of the DNV compensation and benefits approaches and processes incl. acquisitions (M&A)
  • Administer and monitor the company’s profit share program for employees
  • Analyze market salary data, conduct salary benchmark to ensure competitive salary and benefit rates
  • Govern and develop the global mobility policy

What we offer

This position offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal growth in an exciting and world-leading company with a high focus on competence development and teamwork, including but not limited to the following:

  • Interesting and challenging projects, both national and international
  • As a member of the Group People unit, you will have the opportunity to learn and interact with colleagues around the world, as well as build a professional network
  • A strong company culture that fosters skill development and offers opportunities for further growth and career progression
  • Involvement in reporting and deliveries to management
  • Flexible working hours and focus on work/life balance
  • Attractive total compensation package incl. 6 weeks annual vacation
  • Opportunities to learn and understand all business areas in DNV Group
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

To thrive and succeed in the role, we believe the right candidate should have the following qualifications:

  • Master of Finance, Economics, Business Administration or other related field
  • Minimum 7 years’ experience in the Compensation & Benefits area, a proven track record with different incentive schemes and calculations is a benefit
  • Experience with compensation management, especially managing workforce compensation processes and developing incentive schemes in large organizations
  • Experience from benefit management like pension and insurances
  • Experience with global mobility would be seen as an advantage

Skills:

  • Strong commercial and analytical skills, and experience with financial modelling
  • Very good knowledge of Excel and other reporting and analytics tools
  • A positive and proactive attitude towards problem-solving
  • Ability to think both strategically and operationally
  • High ethical standards and integrity
  • Easily builds relationships and trust
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in teams
  • Strong written and verbal English and Norwegian communication skills

Please note that we will be waiting for your applications until the 8th of September and will be reviewing the CVs on an ongoing basis.

For further information about the position, please contact Kristine Njærheim, Head of Group People Processes +47 95 29 40 24.

Benefits

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Personal Development

You’ll have a lot of opportunities to learn and grow. Whether it’s building your network, having resources to plan and realise your career goals or enjoying genuine freedom to satisfy your curiosity, we’ll make sure you’re always growing and developing.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, six weeks annual vacation, subsidised canteen, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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