Odfjell Drilling is a leading international drilling company with over 1,700 employees and head operational office in Bergen. We operate a modern semisubmersible fleet and specialise in harsh-environment operations.
We aim to have the best rigs, the best people, and the best culture. Success in demanding conditions depends on top talent both onshore and offshore.
Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and continuous development, with a strong focus on safety and performance.
Are you passionate about people, culture and business transformation? We are looking for a Vice President HR Operations to lead HR initiatives across our global offshore operations. With our ambition of Best People, Best Culture, you will be instrumental in attracting top talent, developing leaders, and building a thriving workplace.
This is a unique opportunity to drive both people and business impact in a company operating in some of the world’s most demanding environments.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a HR business partner for leaders and teams, onshore and offshore.
- Drive competence development, training, and system improvements.
- Simplify HR processes and enhance digital tools and support systems.
- Align HR practices across recruitment, development, promotion and exit processes.
- Strengthen workforce planning, succession management and leadership development.
- Advise senior management on compensation structures, organisational development and culture initiatives.
- Build engagement and trust through visible and inspiring leadership.
Desired Qualifications:
- Relevant higher education (Bachelor/Master)
- Extensive HR experience may compensate partially for formal education.
- Minimum 5 years’ HR experience from the oil & gas or other relevant trades.
- Proven track record in HR systems, digitalisation and process improvement.
- Solid experience working with trade unions and collective agreements.
- Maintains clear and confident communication at all levels – from leadership to frontline teams offshore.
- International experience and willingness to travel regularly.
Personal qualities:
- Creates energy and positive work environment.
- Develops people and builds high-performing teams.
- Combines strategic thinking with hands-on support.
- Solution-oriented and efficient in times of change.
- Invest in personal growth and team development – always with Best People, Best Culture in mind.
We offer:
- Development opportunities: Grow professionally and personally through exciting projects and development support.
- A social and inclusive workplace: Join our team where collaboration and good vibes are key.
- Global career path: Be part of shaping the future of the company in a growing industry, both locally and internationally.
- Competitive compensation: Including paid holidays, insurance, and pension plans.
- Flexibility: Hybrid work model with opportunities to work from home—because we know balance matters.
- Convenient location: Our Bergen office is right by the airport and easily accessible by light rail—no car required.
- Active social environment: Join our cycling team, compete in “Trolljeger” runs, train on-site, or hang out with colleagues at social events.
- Cabin pool: Enjoy access to our company cabins at scenic locations across Norway.
In everything you do, you will identify with and live our values: Committed – Safety Conscious – Creative – Competent – Result Oriented.
We use Semac background checks in our recruitment process.