Head of Human Resources, People & Culture Team

Höegh Evi is a pioneer within maritime energy infrastructure, providing fast-track floating LNG terminals enabling national and regional energy security around the world. 

Our purpose is to accelerate countries to energy security and transition by providing innovative and flexible marine energy infrastructure. The flexibility provided by floating terminal solutions supports the transition to clean, carbon-free energy.

We are a truly global company, present in Norway, Germany, Lithuania, United Kingdom, the USA, Singapore, Indonesia, Egypt, Colombia, Brazil, Jamaica, and the Philippines.

At Höegh Evi, our passion for knowledge and pursuit of excellence are at the heart of everything we do and we're eager to welcome a dynamic Director of HR to our international team. 

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role has a global reach and will be pivotal in supporting the delivery of Höegh Evi’s growth plans. It's an exciting time to join with the opportunity to help shape and create an HR function for the future. You will lead the Manila team of HR professionals to provide precise, compliant and scalable HR operations to the business, advise and execute on HR issues across the whole employee life cycle, and partner with senior leaders. You will have an analytical approach, a keen eye for detail and the ability to lead a high performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team leadership of a globally distributed HR team
• Broad experience and a passion for delivering an excellent employee experience
• Delivery across the entire employee life cycle including talent acquisition & retention, recruitment, compensation & benefits, payroll, compliance & audits, HR data analytics & reporting
• Collaborate with our People Leaders, both in Norway and internationally on global HR themes such as recruitment, performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards- and workforce planning
• Collaborate with the Head of L&D and the Head of the Executive Office to create inclusive processes across all regions
• Aligned with Business Strategy, adopt and embed Höegh Evi’s Ai Strategy within the HR team and drive efficiencies through digitalization
• Project Management: Design new policies and deliver on business-critical HR related projects globally
• Responsible for HR Administrative processes, including managing and developing HR practices across Höegh Evi’s global offices
• Present at Höegh Evi events to clearly articulate Höegh Evi HR practices and strategic direction

About You:

• Master’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist providing consultations to the business on topics that span the employee life cycle
• Able to develop high performing teams: 5+ years of experience in people management, across geographies in an international setting
• Enjoys new technology and digitalization of ways of working and communicating. Well trained and daily use of several software programs and HR systems.
• Adopt agile principles to ensure prioritization of HR’s existing capacity and swift reallocation of resources when needed, enabling fundamentally faster rate of change in the business and with people and how they work.
• Experience in employment laws, regulations and labour relations
• Management Consulting experience is a definite asset (2-5 years in a consulting role)

Interpersonal skills: Excellent communication and a high level of fluency in English in addition to the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across all levels of the organisation.

Personal Qualities: Solution-driven, flexible, proactive, and collaborative team player. You can interpret data, put it into context and provide clear documentation and communication to reflect your analysis. You can spot patterns and trends and are able to highlight these in a thoughtful and impactful way. You can navigate and prioritise in a constantly evolving environment.

Alignment with Höegh Evi’s Values: Our core values of innovation, team-based excellence, and care for people and planet resonate deeply with you. Your alignment with these qualities doesn't just signify a fit with Höegh Evi, but a belief that our collective growth is pivotal to our success.

Located in Oslo, you will be a part of a global HR team and you will have an important role to play in building relationships and continuously finding solutions for our internal stakeholders.

We embrace diversity as an integral part of our identity and culture. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual, regardless of their background, identity, or experiences, feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that diversity enriches our organization, drives innovation, and enhances our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. 

We Offer:

Dynamic Growth Opportunities: Meaningful and rewarding work within a renowned and pioneering company, in a rapidly expanding global business.

An Inspiring Work Environment: Be a part of a vibrant corporate culture that prides itself on international inclusivity, high employee satisfaction, and a community of colleagues eager to collaborate, innovate, and excel.

Competitive Rewards: A robust and competitive compensation and benefits package that recognises and rewards your contributions.

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance, travel insurance for employees and family and access to our in-house gym facilities.

Social & Networking Opportunities: We sponsor professional memberships in addition to hosting several afterwork and social gatherings.

Work-Life Balance:  Flexible working tailored for a balanced professional life and a subsidised canteen with paid lunch break.

Höegh Evi is a hybrid work environment requiring 4 days a week in the office. Residents living within the greater Oslo region will be given priority.  

Contact Info:

For further inquiries or to submit your application:   

Contact Rachel Rugelsjøen rachel.rugelsjoen@hoeghevi.com  +47 970 068 87