Senior Manager, Group Compensation & Benefits
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Job Summary
We are looking to hire a strategically mindedbusiness-oriented and effective colleague to play a key role in shaping Hydros global reward strategy going forward: making reward easier to understand engage with more transparentand be proud of.
What we offer you
A key role in furtherdeveloping one of thepriority areas in Hydros People Strategy.
Great opportunities for professional learning development and exposure. You will be part of a highly competent dedicated and inclusive team - the Group People & Reward function - and work closely with HR Business Partners others teams in reward communications learning & development as well as business leaders and employees globally.
Competitive salary and anattractive pension scheme.
What you will be doing
In this role you will lead and continue toshape the strategic direction of global reward initiatives and ensure effective communication and integration of reward practices across the organization.
You will own selected global reward programs design communication strategies and training frameworks and embed reward into the broader employee experience and employer branding effortslinking reward to Hydros Employee Listening and our long-term business goals.
In close collaboration with corporate management and global stakeholders you will drive a clear and consistent global reward strategy ensuring messages are accessible engaging and locally adaptable. You will develop and execute communication and training frameworks for reward across employee segments maintain and refresh global reward guidelines and establish a global reward communication toolkit with templates and messaging guides.
A critical part of the role is to integrate reward into leadership development and learning platforms ensuring HR leaders and employees understand how reward supports performance engagement and pay transparency.
You will drive continuous improvement translating complex reward concepts into compelling narratives measuring impact and ensuring alignment between reward brand and culture.
What will make you successful
We believe you have 10 years experience from reward benefits reward analytics or related fields with hands-on experience designing and implementing global reward programs - preferably in a matrix organization.
You bring a strong background in communication strategy and employee engagement and are familiar with learning platforms and training design.
Core competencies include strategic thinking cross-functional collaboration and influence learning design and facilitation and strong brand/EVP awareness.
- You combine a structured and analytical approach with creative and conceptual strengths. You are skilled at synthesizing complex topics into simple engaging messages and you thrive when collaborating across functions cultures and time zones. You are motivated by building scalable frameworks and you balance cost consciousness with a keen eye for competitiveness and employee experience.
Fluency in English is required.
Equal opportunities
At Hydro we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.
Please enclose a cover letter and copies of relevant academic transcripts diplomas certificates etc. Only applications received through our online system will be considered not via e-mail. As part of our recruitment process we use Semac for background check.
Apply before:03/22/2026
If you have any questions please contact:
Hiring Manager
Merete Haugan SVP Head of Group People & Reward
(Norway 47)
Recruiter
Astrid Skogen
(Norway 47)
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Key Skills
- Vendor Management
- Fmla
- HIPAA
- Analysis Skills
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Filing
- Payroll
- Employment & Labor Law
- ADP
- Human Resources
- Workday
About Company
Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company that builds businesses and partnerships for a more sustainable future. We have 33,000 employees in more than 140 locations and 40 countries.
