Join NRC as a People \& Organisation Partner Lead!

What we are looking for:

NRC is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking People & Organisation (P&O) Partner Lead to join our Global P&O team. You will be responsible for leading a pooled team of P&O professionals, providing operational leadership, and ensuring high-quality people services across NRC’s Head Office, Representation Offices, and Roving teams. This is a unique opportunity to shape policies, drive organisational change, and act as a trusted advisor to senior management.

Why join us?

At NRC, we are more than colleagues - we are a global community driven by our values of dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. We are committed to creating a safe and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to make an impact. Joining us means working with passionate people across the world, building solutions that protect rights and create opportunities for those who need them most.

If you are passionate about shaping people strategies, leading high-performing teams, and strengthening NRC’s global HR capacity, we would love to hear from you!

What you will do: As the P&O Partner Lead, you will:

• Lead and manage a pooled P&O team, ensuring effective resource allocation and delivery of services.

• Partner with senior management group to influence people strategies, policies, and initiatives.

• Drive collaboration between union representatives and managers to boost staff development, retention, wellbeing, and ensure fair compensation, benefits, and incentive systems for NRC Head Office staff.

• Provide operational and strategic support on HR matters, including workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, and Duty of Care.

• Oversee policy reviews, development of systems and tools, and embed change management principles to ensure smooth adoption of new P&O procedures.

• Ensure alignment with Norwegian labour law, NRC standards, and donor requirements while fostering strong collaboration with unions and other stakeholders.

• Act as an escalation point for complex HR cases and provide business-focused, risk-balanced solutions.

What you will bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 8 years of HR management experience, preferably in an international or humanitarian context.

• Strong track record of leading teams, driving organisational change, and delivering results in complex environments.

• Fluency in English and Norwegian, both written and spoken.

• Solid knowledge of HR principles, employee relations, and labour laws (with emphasis on Norwegian law).

• A collaborative, people-focused approach with the ability to influence, advise, and build meaningful relationships across diverse teams.

What we offer:

• Duty station: Oslo, Norway.

• Contract: Permanent.

• Travel: up to 10%.

• Salary/benefits: grade 10 on NRC’s salary resident scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.

• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.

• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Important information about the application process

• For Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.

• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.

• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.

• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.

• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have any questions about this role, please email ho.recruitment@nrc.nowith the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.

• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.

• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

About Us

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity

• contribute to building a safe environment for all

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH