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Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.

Fuel your passion

As a People & Culture Partner – Norway (HR Partner), you will be part of the People & Culture (P&C) Experience & Performance (XP) team supporting the execution of P&C processes and employee-related initiatives under the guidance of the P&C XP Leader – Nordics. This role contributes to the delivery of P&C processes, services, employee engagement activities, and compliance with local labor practices. The P&C XP Partner collaborates with local managers, employees, and cross-functional P&C teams to ensure smooth and consistent P&C operations.

As a People & Culture Partner – Norway (HR Partner), you will be responsible for:

• Acting as the first point of contact for employees and people leaders, providing leadership, coaching, and support for individual employee needs and P&C processes in Norway.
• Assisting in executing core P&C processes such as employment agreements, promotions, salary adjustments, and internal movements.
• Connecting with local talent and implementing the talent management agenda in the country.
• Coaching and supporting people leaders, assisting with workforce planning and talent reviews.
• Helping implement employee engagement initiatives and regional P&C projects at the local level.
• Supporting the communication and implementation of country‑specific P&C policies and procedures.
• Monitoring updates to local labor legislation and escalating relevant changes to the P&C XP Leader.
• Ensuring compliance with internal guidelines and assisting in preparing documentation for audits or inspections.
• Acting as a first point of contact for employee queries related to P&C policies, performance, and workplace concerns.
• Assisting in coordinating disciplinary and grievance procedures in collaboration with the P&C XP Leader and Labor & Employment Relations Center of Excellence.
• Helping facilitate Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and follow‑up actions as needed.
• Helping follow-up sick leave and actions as needed.
• Supporting restructuring, RIF, and M&A processes by preparing documentation and coordinating logistics under the direction of the P&C XP Leader.
• Assisting in site assessments and labor office inspections, ensuring readiness and compliance.
• Liaising with HR Shared Services, Payroll, and other P&C teams to resolve employee issues and ensure smooth service delivery.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant years of experience in HR Management or Business Partnership).
• Have strong knowledge of Norwegian employment processes and legislation.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Have strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Have the ability to influence others and lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Have the ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously. Proven analytical and organizational ability.
• Have effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Desired to have previous experience in handling Unions and Industrial Relations.
• Desired to be fluent in Norwegian language.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities

• Comprehensive private medical care options

• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs

• Tailored financial programs

• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

• The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: People & Culture Senior Specialist

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