Senior HR Business Partner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Norway.

📋 Description

• You will design the people infrastructure that empowers Saga to expand without compromising our unique characteristics.

• You will operate at the intersection of business strategy and human experience, collaborating with the CEO and management team to convert ambitious company objectives into actionable people strategies.

• Develop the HR infrastructure that evolves with Saga: outline our people and culture roadmap, establish our annual people cycles, and formulate performance frameworks that promote growth.

• Collaborate with our leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning, compensation strategy, and people-related decisions that influence the business.

• Establish and enhance the operational foundations: international payroll structures, salary frameworks, role architecture, and the systems that facilitate a remote-first organization across various time zones.

• Oversee core people processes from start to finish: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation cycles, and skills development.

• Handle sensitive situations with empathy and clarity, ranging from performance issues to organizational changes and employee relations matters.

⛳️ Requirements

• Significant experience as an HR Business Partner or generalist in a dynamic environment, having established people foundations in international organizations undergoing growth and transformation.

• Proven experience in designing people systems from the ground up; you can evaluate existing frameworks, identify gaps, and create scalable structures.

• Strong business acumen and the ability to navigate competing priorities; you connect people decisions to company outcomes and evaluate trade-offs effectively.

• A practical mindset and a genuine eagerness to learn; you are comfortable utilizing technology and AI in your role.

• The confidence to engage in difficult conversations, address what others may avoid, challenge leadership perspectives, and guide teams through transitions.

• Proficiency in both Norwegian and English, with the ability to adapt your communication style to diverse audiences while preserving warmth and clarity.

• A bachelor's degree in HR, organizational psychology, business, or a related discipline.

🏝️ Benefits

• A competitive base salary, in line with your experience and current market standards.

• A chance to make a meaningful impact from day one, as your efforts directly influence how legal work is experienced and delivered in practice.

• A high degree of ownership and autonomy, with the freedom to explore, develop, and advance ideas.

• A collaborative, design-focused environment where craftsmanship, quality, and thoughtful execution are genuinely appreciated.

• Regular team lunches and Friday gatherings at one of our social hubs, providing opportunities to connect beyond daily tasks.

• A welcoming and engaging team culture that prioritizes connection and collaboration.

• The opportunity to work alongside legal and product professionals who are shaping the future of legal work.

• An international, English-speaking team that collaborates across cultures and perspectives on a daily basis.

• A dedicated annual learning budget for conferences, courses, and personal development.