Job Description
People Excellence Lead
Job Posting Function:  Professionals (experienced)
Legal Entity:  Orkla Snacks AS
Job Type:  Permanent
Job Location (Short):  Norway
Job Posting City:  Søndersø, Vantaa, Oslo, Solna, Riga, Tallinn

Join our winning organization and passionate people!

Join our winning organization and passionate people!

People Excellence Lead

Are you passionate about improving people experiences through data, technology, and continuous improvement?

We're looking for a People Excellence Lead to help shape and enhance how we deliver People processes across the organization. In this role, you'll drive improvement initiatives, leverage people insights and analytics, and support the adoption of digital solutions that create value for employees, managers, and the business.

 

What you'll do

  • Drive improvements across key People processes and ways of working
  • Lead cross-functional projects and change initiatives
  • Use People Analytics to generate insights and support decision-making
  • Drive adoption and optimization of People technology and digital solutions
  • Strengthen governance, standards, and best practices across the People function
  • Explore opportunities to leverage AI and automation
  • Partner with stakeholders across functions, countries, and leadership levels

 

Who you are

You are a curious, analytical, and results-oriented HR professional who enjoys turning ideas into action. You build strong relationships, influence stakeholders effectively, and thrive in environments where change and continuous improvement are part of everyday work.

You bring:

  • 7-10 years of experience within HR, organizational development, consulting, or related People functions
  • Strong understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle
  • Experience leading projects, change initiatives, and process improvements
  • Strong analytical skills and experience working with people data
  • Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills
  • Fluent English, written and spoken

 

 

It's a plus if you have

  • Experience from an international matrix organization
  • Experience with HR systems such as SuccessFactors
  • Experience within People Analytics, workforce planning, or organizational effectiveness
  • Experience applying AI, automation, or other digital tools in HR
  • Experience supporting talent, performance, or engagement processes

 

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future People agenda in an international organization. You'll work with passionate colleagues, drive meaningful change, and contribute to creating better experiences for leaders and employees across the business.

 

Ready to make an impact? We would love to hear from you.

Submit your application by 18 August 2026
 

 

People Excellence Lead

Are you passionate about improving people experiences through data, technology, and continuous improvement?

We're looking for a People Excellence Lead to help shape and enhance how we deliver People processes across the organization. In this role, you'll drive improvement initiatives, leverage people insights and analytics, and support the adoption of digital solutions that create value for employees, managers, and the business.

 

What you'll do

  • Drive improvements across key People processes and ways of working
  • Lead cross-functional projects and change initiatives
  • Use People Analytics to generate insights and support decision-making
  • Drive adoption and optimization of People technology and digital solutions
  • Strengthen governance, standards, and best practices across the People function
  • Explore opportunities to leverage AI and automation
  • Partner with stakeholders across functions, countries, and leadership levels

 

Who you are

You are a curious, analytical, and results-oriented HR professional who enjoys turning ideas into action. You build strong relationships, influence stakeholders effectively, and thrive in environments where change and continuous improvement are part of everyday work.

You bring:

  • 7-10 years of experience within HR, organizational development, consulting, or related People functions
  • Strong understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle
  • Experience leading projects, change initiatives, and process improvements
  • Strong analytical skills and experience working with people data
  • Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills
  • Fluent English, written and spoken

 

 

It's a plus if you have

  • Experience from an international matrix organization
  • Experience with HR systems such as SuccessFactors
  • Experience within People Analytics, workforce planning, or organizational effectiveness
  • Experience applying AI, automation, or other digital tools in HR
  • Experience supporting talent, performance, or engagement processes

 

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future People agenda in an international organization. You'll work with passionate colleagues, drive meaningful change, and contribute to creating better experiences for leaders and employees across the business.

 

Ready to make an impact? We would love to hear from you.

Submit your application by 18 August 2026
 

 

Req ID:  13917
Orkla Snacks is a market leader within confectionery, biscuits, and snacks across the Nordic and Baltic region. We operate in six markets and generate annual revenues of above 10 billion NOK (2025).  Our company brings together more than 3,000 dedicated people, united by a passion for our strong brands that consumers love– including Smash!, OLW, BUBS, Panda, and Ballerina. We have strong #1 and #2 positions across most of our markets and categories.  
 
At our core, we bring joy to life’s many moments. We achieve this through a network of 12 factories, a strong local heritage, and a commitment to quality and sustainability. 
 
In 2025, Orkla Snacks was recognized on the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, highlighting our impact and contribution to shaping the future of snacking.
 
Our headquarters are located in Oslo, Norway.
 
Orkla Snacks is an Orkla ASA portfolio company.

 

Orkla Snacks is a market leader within confectionery, biscuits, and snacks across the Nordic and Baltic region. We operate in six markets and generate annual revenues of above 10 billion NOK (2025).  Our company brings together more than 3,000 dedicated people, united by a passion for our strong brands that consumers love– including Smash!, OLW, BUBS, Panda, and Ballerina. We have strong #1 and #2 positions across most of our markets and categories.  
 
At our core, we bring joy to life’s many moments. We achieve this through a network of 12 factories, a strong local heritage, and a commitment to quality and sustainability. 
 
In 2025, Orkla Snacks was recognized on the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, highlighting our impact and contribution to shaping the future of snacking.
 
Our headquarters are located in Oslo, Norway.
 
Orkla Snacks is an Orkla ASA portfolio company.