Senior Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Join a global company with a purpose!

At DNV, we are committed to safeguarding life, property, and the environment. As a Compensation and Benefits Specialist in our Group People Processes team, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining competitive, and sustainable compensation practices across our global organization.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a truly international environment, supporting diverse business areas and collaborating with colleagues across continents. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that continuously evolves our people processes to meet the changing needs of our workforce and business.
 

Your Role and Responsibilities

The role will primarily focus on compensation, while also contributing to and supporting work and projects related to benefits. As a Compensation and Benefits Specialist, you will:

• Support the development and governance of global compensation and benefits frameworks aligned with DNV’s strategy and valued
• Contribute to the annual compensation cycle, including salary reviews and incentive schemes
• Prepare materials and analyses for the Compensation Committee, supporting executive remuneration processes
• Play a key role in the administration and monitoring of employee profit-sharing programs and other incentive schemes
• Conduct market analyses and benchmarking to ensure competitiveness and equity in compensation
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure consistent application of global practices
• Participate in cross-functional projects related to compensation and benefits
   

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kristine Njærheim, Head of Group People Processes at: +4795294024.

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This position offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal growth in an exciting and world-leading company with a high focus on competence development and teamwork, including but not limited to the following:

• Interesting and challenging tasks and projects, both at the national and international level
• Opportunities to interact with colleagues around the world, as well as build a professional network in the DNV organization with employees on payroll in around 75 countries
• A strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development
• Involvement in reporting and deliveries to management
• Flexible working hours and focus on work/life balance  
• Attractive total compensation package incl. 6 weeks of annual vacation
• Opportunities to learn and understand all business areas in DNV Group as well as the overall legal structure of the organization
• Opportunities to stay abreast of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) trends and regulations

 

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

We are looking for someone who is curious, analytical, and motivated to make an impact. You bring a mix of technical expertise and interpersonal skills, and you thrive in a collaborative, international setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience within Compensation & Benefits
• Proven experience with incentive schemes and related calculations
• Solid background in managing compensation processes in large, complex organizations
• Familiarity with compensation benchmarking tools and providers (e.g. Korn Ferry, Mercer)
• Experience with executive compensation or governance‑related processes is an advantage
• Strong communication skills in English; Norwegian is an advantage
   

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical capabilities with high attention to detail
• Proactive, curious and solution‑oriented mindset
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in cross‑border settings
• High ethical standards and structured working approach
   

 

We review applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply if you are interested in this role and consider it a valuable opportunity for your career.

Along with your CV, please submit your application and a brief motivational letter.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.