HR Representative

HR Representative
 
Contract period: 01/10/2026 - 30/09/2027
Location: Bergen

Main tasks and responsibilities

The HR Representative is responsible for supporting employees and managers on topics including hiring, relocation, benefits, career development, performance appraisals, compensation and promotions. The HR Representative is the first line of contact for management and employee queries, and assists the HR Manager in the design, development and implementation of various policies, programs and procedures, and administers these as directed.

Responsibilities

• Dedicate face time to support employees through interaction and feedback.
• Conduct employee information meetings on employment policies, benefits and compensation. Participate in union related meetings where appropriate.
• Act as first point of contact for employees regarding employee relations issues and concerns about motivation and job satisfaction.
• Assist business and line managers with interpreting and administering HR policies and programs.
• Raise exemptions as required per the relevant policy and process.
• Support line management on HR tools and processes, including performance appraisals, career planning, succession planning, career orientation reviews, and identifying high-value employees and performance rewards.
• Support employee engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate internal and external training and recruitment activities.
• Screen and review employment applications and interview applicants as required.
• Assist in organizing internal teambuilding events and local community events.
• Assist with coaching and developing new team members.
• Maintain a good grasp of HR and business issues.
• Participate in initiatives aimed continuously improving HR performance and employee motivation.
• Ensure compliance with the Data Privacy and Protection Guidelines and relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience from similar HR positions.
• Minimum Bachelor in HR-related background.
• Experience with working in international organizations, preferably in O&G industry or similar.
• Experience with SAP ERP System.
• Good IT knowledge, including of MS Office suite.
• Must be fully proficient in English and Norwegian. 
• Interest in PowerBI and digital systems. 

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.