Head of HR at Framo

Framo is looking for a dedicated and experienced Head of HR who wants to contribute to our continued development as a workplace and as an organization.

This is an important leadership role where you will guide the HR team to support our leaders and help shape the future of HR at Framo.

About the Role

As our Head of HR, you will have overall responsibility for the HR function. You will lead a skilled team and work closely with colleagues across Framo and the Alfa Laval Group. Your role is both strategic and hands-on, and you will be an important partner for leaders, employees, and union representatives.

We are looking for someone who leads with trust, clarity, and collaboration — and who brings people along through change.

Who you are

• Proactive and dynamic HR Business partner who believes in growing people and likes challenges and team spirit
• a strong leader with strategic thinking and able to build people solutions to support the business challenges.
• With capabilities to interact and create trust and confident climate
• a change-oriented person, and able to drive and lead the change in an entire organization.
• open minded, persistent, pragmatic and solutions oriented.

Main Responsibilities

Business Partner

• Support organizational, people and leadership development on the local level, and deploy HR Business plan for FRAMO to support the business strategy.
• Support Framo management in enhancing individual and team performance so that the organization can achieve their current and future business objectives.
• Be part of Framo management team and contribute in development and execution of Framo strategies and other projects and activities
• Coach, challenge and support local managers and facilitate culture change with the appropriate guidance
• This role also includes HR Business Partner responsibilities for Framo AS

Lead & Develop

• Provide clear and supportive leadership for the HR team, with a focus on cooperation, development, and well-being.
• Set direction for the HR function and ensure alignment with Framo’s business goals and values.

Drive Change & Strengthen HR (Essential)

• Take a leading role in shaping and improving our HR processes and ways of working.
• Drive change initiatives in a structured and inclusive way, ensuring good involvement and communication throughout the organization.

Collaboration with Unions

• Maintain a constructive dialogue with union representatives and ensure good cooperation.
• Lead or support negotiations related to collective agreements, reorganizations, and local processes.

Build Relationships & Influence

• Create trustful relationships across Framo and within the Alfa Laval Group.
• Contribute with clear HR insights and help leaders make well-grounded decisions.
• Foster teamwork and a culture where people feel involved and respected.

Background & Experience

We believe you will thrive in this role if you have:

• Master’s degree (HR, business, organizational development, etc.).
• Many years of experience in HR in a leadership position
• Strong, hands-on experience in leading change and HR transformation.
• Experience working with unions and navigating collective agreements.
• Broad HR knowledge, including talent development, employee relations, C&B, and HR operations.
• The ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and influence in a calm and constructive manner.
• Experience partnering with leaders in a complex or global organization, preferably within industrial or engineering environments.
• Good analytical skills and a comfortable relationship with data and HR metrics.
• Strong communication skills in English and Norwegian.

Why Framo?

At Framo, you will join a company with strong roots, clear values, and a genuine commitment to people and development. You will have the opportunity to influence how we work, support our leaders, and contribute to a workplace where people thrive and grow.

Your leadership will make a real difference — for the HR team and for the entire organization.

If you have any questions about the role

You are welcome to contact President Marine Division, Martijn Bergink + 47 96 09 30 00 or Vice President HR, Global Sales & Marine Division, Pablo Jular +34 619 046 171. You can also reach out to Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Anna Lovisa Lafqvist Lygre, +47 45 48 91 61

The application deadline is January 14, 2026