Our mission Aquabyte is on a mission to revolutionize the sustainability and efficiency of aquaculture. It is an audacious and incredibly rewarding mission. By making fish farming more efficient and viable we aim to promote healthy (for the fish and environment) production of low carbon protein and mitigate one of the biggest causes of climate change. Aquaculture is the single fastest growing food-production sector in the world and now is the time to define how technology is used to harvest the sea and preserve it for generations to come.
We are a diverse mission-driven team that is eager to work alongside kindred spirits. If this vision inspires you please get in touch.
Our product We are currently focused on helping salmon farmers better understand their fish population and make environmentally sound decisions. Through custom underwater cameras computer vision and machine learning we are able to quantify fish weights detect the health status and generate optimal feeding plans in real time. Our product operates at three levels: on-site hardware for image capture cloud pipelines for data processing and a user-facing web application. As a result there are hundreds of moving pieces and no shortage of fascinating challenges across all levels of the stack.
Above all Aquabyte is a customer-driven company. Our product development is dictated by the needs of fish farmers and we prioritize customer delight in everything we do. We are committed to building a global collaborative team.
The role Aquabyte is seeking a Bergen-based Global HR Director who brings comprehensive HR and People experience operational excellence and strong execution capabilities paired with the ability to influence leaders foster culture and operate confidently within a global organization.
This role combines global strategic ownership with hands-on execution. The Global HR Director will lead HR operations in Norway while also establishing and maintaining company-wide HR policies frameworks and standards that support Aquabytes teams across Norway the United States and Chile.
The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic partner to leadership on talent planning organizational design and workforce development while also rolling up their sleeves to drive day-to-day HR operations implement scalable processes and support leaders and employees across the organization.
Responsibilities
Implement and maintain HR processes ensuring consistency clarity and operational efficiency
Own and develop global HR policies and frameworks ensuring alignment across Norway the United States and Chile while accounting for local requirements
Partner with leadership on talent planning and organizational design aligning team structure and capabilities with Aquabytes growth objectives
Act as the primary HR partner to the Norway leadership team providing guidance on organizational development performance management and workforce planning
Support and advise leadership across regions ensuring consistent application of company standards while adapting to local employment practices
Contribute to and execute Aquabytes global people strategy aligning people initiatives with business goals
Support hiring and talent development efforts including improving hiring outcomes strengthening onboarding processes and developing management capabilities
Use data and reporting tools to track HR activities and continuously improve people processes and decision-making
Own and execute day-to-day HR operations in Norway including contracts onboarding/offboarding documentation policy administration and coordination with payroll and external vendors
Manage employee lifecycle processes end-to-end with precision and strong follow-through
Ensure compliance with Norwegian labor law and maintain accurate up-to-date employee records and employment documentation
Handle employee relations matters directly and professionally including performance conversations workplace concerns and policy guidance
Qualifications
Experience developing and implementing global HR policies and frameworks across multiple regions
Experience partnering with leadership on talent planning organizational development and workforce strategy
High emotional intelligence (EQ) and strong interpersonal skills
Experience working in a scaling organization and implementing HR processes to improve employee experience and culture
Genuine interest in people and employee experience someone who cares about building a healthy workplace
Mission-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Proven ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and execution skills
Comfortable working with HR and payroll systems (e.g. Tripletex Visma or similar platforms)
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data reporting and compensation files
Data-informed mindset with the ability to use metrics to improve processes and decision-making
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Norwegian strongly preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Incredibly dynamic office space in the heart of Bergen
Free lunch and free snacks
Potential travel to San Francisco USA and Puerto Varas Chile.
Evolve in a fast-paced environment
Be able to shape a business in its early days
Get ideas feedback and suggestions from other best-in-their-field colleagues
Mentorship opportunities well be dedicated to investing in you and supporting you as you grow
How to apply
If you are excited about building impactful products that improve feeding performance and sustainability in aquaculture we would love to hear from you
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the role
For additional questions about the position you may contact Conor Travers at emailprotected
Aquabyte is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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Our missionAquabyte is on a mission to revolutionize the sustainability and efficiency of aquaculture. It is an audacious and incredibly rewarding mission. By making fish farming more efficient and viable we aim to promote healthy (for the fish and environment) production of low carbon protein and m...
Our mission Aquabyte is on a mission to revolutionize the sustainability and efficiency of aquaculture. It is an audacious and incredibly rewarding mission. By making fish farming more efficient and viable we aim to promote healthy (for the fish and environment) production of low carbon protein and mitigate one of the biggest causes of climate change. Aquaculture is the single fastest growing food-production sector in the world and now is the time to define how technology is used to harvest the sea and preserve it for generations to come.
We are a diverse mission-driven team that is eager to work alongside kindred spirits. If this vision inspires you please get in touch.
Our product We are currently focused on helping salmon farmers better understand their fish population and make environmentally sound decisions. Through custom underwater cameras computer vision and machine learning we are able to quantify fish weights detect the health status and generate optimal feeding plans in real time. Our product operates at three levels: on-site hardware for image capture cloud pipelines for data processing and a user-facing web application. As a result there are hundreds of moving pieces and no shortage of fascinating challenges across all levels of the stack.
Above all Aquabyte is a customer-driven company. Our product development is dictated by the needs of fish farmers and we prioritize customer delight in everything we do. We are committed to building a global collaborative team.
The role Aquabyte is seeking a Bergen-based Global HR Director who brings comprehensive HR and People experience operational excellence and strong execution capabilities paired with the ability to influence leaders foster culture and operate confidently within a global organization.
This role combines global strategic ownership with hands-on execution. The Global HR Director will lead HR operations in Norway while also establishing and maintaining company-wide HR policies frameworks and standards that support Aquabytes teams across Norway the United States and Chile.
The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic partner to leadership on talent planning organizational design and workforce development while also rolling up their sleeves to drive day-to-day HR operations implement scalable processes and support leaders and employees across the organization.
Responsibilities
Implement and maintain HR processes ensuring consistency clarity and operational efficiency
Own and develop global HR policies and frameworks ensuring alignment across Norway the United States and Chile while accounting for local requirements
Partner with leadership on talent planning and organizational design aligning team structure and capabilities with Aquabytes growth objectives
Act as the primary HR partner to the Norway leadership team providing guidance on organizational development performance management and workforce planning
Support and advise leadership across regions ensuring consistent application of company standards while adapting to local employment practices
Contribute to and execute Aquabytes global people strategy aligning people initiatives with business goals
Support hiring and talent development efforts including improving hiring outcomes strengthening onboarding processes and developing management capabilities
Use data and reporting tools to track HR activities and continuously improve people processes and decision-making
Own and execute day-to-day HR operations in Norway including contracts onboarding/offboarding documentation policy administration and coordination with payroll and external vendors
Manage employee lifecycle processes end-to-end with precision and strong follow-through
Ensure compliance with Norwegian labor law and maintain accurate up-to-date employee records and employment documentation
Handle employee relations matters directly and professionally including performance conversations workplace concerns and policy guidance
Qualifications
Experience developing and implementing global HR policies and frameworks across multiple regions
Experience partnering with leadership on talent planning organizational development and workforce strategy
High emotional intelligence (EQ) and strong interpersonal skills
Experience working in a scaling organization and implementing HR processes to improve employee experience and culture
Genuine interest in people and employee experience someone who cares about building a healthy workplace
Mission-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Proven ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and execution skills
Comfortable working with HR and payroll systems (e.g. Tripletex Visma or similar platforms)
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data reporting and compensation files
Data-informed mindset with the ability to use metrics to improve processes and decision-making
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Norwegian strongly preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Incredibly dynamic office space in the heart of Bergen
Free lunch and free snacks
Potential travel to San Francisco USA and Puerto Varas Chile.
Evolve in a fast-paced environment
Be able to shape a business in its early days
Get ideas feedback and suggestions from other best-in-their-field colleagues
Mentorship opportunities well be dedicated to investing in you and supporting you as you grow
How to apply
If you are excited about building impactful products that improve feeding performance and sustainability in aquaculture we would love to hear from you
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the role
For additional questions about the position you may contact Conor Travers at emailprotected
Aquabyte is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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