People & Compensation Lead Nordic

People Lead Nordics,
Global Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Join Ework Group in shaping careers and fostering a culture of collaboration and commitment!

Ework Group is looking for a People Lead Nordics, Global Compensation & Benefit Specialist to be a key strategic partner in talent management and organizational development across Norway, Denmark and Finland and globally responsible for Compensation & Benefits. This role combines both strategic People & Development and operational excellence to support our leaders and employees while ensuring compliance with compensation structures and payroll management.

About Ework Group
Ework Group is the leading independent total talent solution partner in Northern Europe, specializing in IT, telecom, and engineering. With an annual turnover exceeding 17 billion SEK and a listing on Nasdaq Stockholm, Ework stands out for its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to strengthening its strategic market position. In this role, you will collaborate with ambitious colleagues in a dynamic environment, driving impactful People & Development initiatives that shape the future of our organization.

Why Join Ework?
At Ework Group, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization where your expertise within People and compensation & benefit will directly contribute to shaping our People & Development strategy. You will collaborate with an international team, work on meaningful projects, and play a key role in ensuring our People & Development function remains innovative and competitive.
If you are passionate about HR, compensation & benefits, and people development and want to make a tangible impact—we want to hear from you!

About the Role
As People Lead, Global Compensation & Benefit Specialist, you will act as a trusted advisor to leaders, ensuring that our People strategies align with business goals. You will be responsible for talent management, performance development, payroll oversight, compensation & benefits planning, and compliance across the Nordic region (excluding Sweden). You will also support our global organization in compensation & benefits and drive strategic People initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR support to business leaders in Denmark, Finland, and Norway, advising on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
• Lead compensation & benefits planning on a global level and ensure alignment with market standards and compliance requirements.
• Oversee payroll operations in partnership with our external provider, ensuring accuracy and process efficiency.
• Support leaders and People & Development team in all aspects of the People Year Cycle, including performance reviews and development initiatives.
• Implement and manage EU Pay Transparency Directive compliance for 2026.
• Drive engagement initiatives, leadership development, and culture transformation.
• Partner with Finance on salary and pension cost planning and financial reporting.
• Act as a superuser for HR systems, providing training and support.
• Lead change management efforts and implement People policies tailored to the Nordic region.
• Represent Ework Group in internal and external audits related to compensation and benefits.

Who You Are
You are a collaborative and strategic HR professional with strong expertise in compensation & benefits, compliance, and talent development. You thrive in a fast-paced, international environment and have a strong ability to balance both strategic initiatives and operational HR support.

We Believe You Bring

• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a matrix organization and Nordic company.
• Proven ability to translate business goals into people strategies and implement People best practices.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to provide data-driven People insights.
• Experience in compensation & benefits planning, payroll coordination, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of salary review processes, financial reporting, and governance forums.
• Proficiency in HR administration, HRIS systems, and contract management.
• Experience with digitization initiatives and compliance with EU directives.
• Fluency in English and Norwegian (spoken and written) is required.

Is it you we are looking for? Do not hesitate to apply today!

Additional information
Placement: You will be based in our Norwegian office, in central Oslo.
Start: As soon as possible, or up on agreement
Employment: This is a permanent employment opportunity
Application: Please apply with your CV as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. The last day of submitting your application is 2025.05.07

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Whistleblowing Policy, which provides guidelines for reporting misconduct can be found on Ework website: https://www.eworkgroup.com/about-us/our-responsibility

Location:
Norway