Developing and shaping Telenor’s people agenda!

Chief People & Culture Officer 

Developing and shaping Telenor’s people agenda! 

Are you a visionary and business-oriented leader with a passion for transformation and fostering a dynamic workplace culture? Are you motivated by empowering societies and connecting people to what matters most? Do you thrive in a fast-moving company, with a strong social responsibility, enabling the digital shift to be green, safe and for all? Then this might be the role for you! 

Telenor Norway is seeking a proactive and strategic Chief People & Culture Officer to drive our people agenda and support our ongoing transformation. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our company's culture, enhancing employee engagement, and implementing new ways of working. 

The Chief People & Culture is responsible for developing and implementing programs, processes and policies related to our people strategy, supporting the overall strategic objectives of the company. As a driver for business transformation, you will champion agility and new ways of working, including leveraging HR technology and data to improve our people processes and employee experience. Furthermore, securing workforce planning and a strong employer brand will be crucial in ensuring that Telenor Norway has the skills and competencies to meet challenging market demands in the future.  

As our Chief People & Culture Officer, you will report to the CEO and be part of her management team. You will lead an organization of 20+ dedicated professionals and 10 direct reports. Cooperating and working closely with our Nordic business units and Group functions, you will contribute to the further development of Telenor and our role in society.  

Some of the main responsibilities: 

• Overall responsibility for Telenor Norway’s People functions and strategy, developing our people and the culture.  

• Drive business transformation through new ways of working, workforce planning, technology and organizational design. 

• Secure strong end-to-end employee lifecycle, including employer branding, talent and performance management, and learning and development.  

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, stay updated on trends and best practices within HR. 

• Develop HR policies such as compensation and benefits, health and safety, and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. 

Experience and qualifications 

We are seeking a senior HR professional with a proven track record of leading and developing the strategic role of a People function in a complex matrix organization, preferably from a technology or customer driven company. You act as a trusted advisor to senior management level and have strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.  

You have excellent leadership skills with a sharp business acumen and a passion for change management, organizational development and people. We believe experience in all HR related areas, including talent management, employee engagement and culture, performance management, compliance, labor laws and employer relations, and technology are key to succeed in this role.  

We expect excellent storytelling and communications skills, in Norwegian and English, and a solid educational background.  

If you want to make a meaningful impact using HR as a tool for business, we would like to hear from you! 

Why choose Telenor 

Telenor offers a rewarding, fast-paced international working environment. This is an opportunity to play a role in safeguarding and building value for one of the leading telecommunication companies in Norway and across the Nordics and Asia. 

Telenor has a strong performance culture that values the contribution of every individual and focuses on professional growth. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. 

Practical information 

• Curious and want to know more about the role? Please contact our Senior Recruitment Business Partner, Vibeke Bjerknes, mob. +47 986 45 381 or, Director Global Talent Management, Ida Kopperstad Storm, mob. +47 47 83 81 49.  

• Application deadline is February 9th. 

• The position is located at Fornebu (Oslo). Some travel must be expected. 

• We conduct background check on relevant candidates through Semac. 

• The role requires security clearance according to the Norwegian Security Act. 

 

About Telenor  

Telenor Norge AS is the country's largest digital service provider in telecommunications and data services. At Telenor, we believe in the opportunities that technology offers to improve and simplify people's lives. With over 150 years of experience delivering high-quality, critical services to our customers, we have continuously explored new ideas tailored to today's and tomorrow's customers, taking a leading position in digital development. Our purpose is to connect customers to what matters most. 

We have approximately 3000 employees across 20 offices throughout Norway, and we are part of the Telenor Group, which operates in the Nordics and Asia. Our services and products contribute to increased productivity and provide access to all digital content. Our security and preparedness organization works around the clock to ensure the safety of our customers, and we take special social responsibility to create a safe online environment for children and young people.