Reward Partner

I’m Jannike Grüner, Head of People & Culture Norway, and I’m searching for someone ready to grow with us.
 

Telia is on a transformation journey to become the leading purpose-driven digital telco in the Nordics and Baltics. This shift places increasing expectations on how we design and manage reward—moving towards a more digital, data-driven and strategically integrated People & Culture function. Reward plays a critical role in enabling this transformation—ensuring competitive, compliant and performance-driven structures that support both business priorities and employee engagement.
 

Is this your next opportunity?
 

As Reward Partner for Norway, you will be part of the Group Total Reward function, as well as Norwegian People & Culture, reporting to the Head of People & Culture Norway. You will operate in a highly collaborative Nordic setup, working closely with Reward Partners across all Telia markets. 
In this role, you are not only responsible for local implementation, you act as a strategic advisor to business and senior leadership, ensuring that reward frameworks support business performance, governance, and long-term talent strategy. 
You will take ownership of the Norwegian reward agenda while actively contributing to cross-country alignment, consistency, and development of global frameworks.
 

What you will do:
 

You will combine strategic advisory, operational ownership and cross-country collaboration, including:
 

• Own and drive the local reward strategy and roadmap, aligned with business priorities, employee insights and group direction
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, People Partners, Payroll and Finance on compensation structures, incentive design and total reward positioning
• Translate global reward frameworks into the Norwegian context, ensuring strong local relevance, compliance and market competitiveness
• Lead and execute key reward processes (e.g. salary review, STI cycles, job architecture governance) with high quality, transparency and auditability
• Drive data-driven decision-making through benchmarking, pay analytics and equity assessments
• Oversee Workday-based reward processes, including setup, testing, cycle configuration and reporting
• Ensure compliance with local legislation, collective agreements and governance requirements
• Partner with People Partners and business stakeholders to anchor reward decisions and enable consistent execution
• Contribute to global reward initiatives, bringing a strong perspective on practical implementation and cross-country alignment
   

Who you are:
 

You are a strategic and hands-on reward professional who thrives in a complex, international environment.
 

You bring a strong ability to:
 

• Translate complex reward topics into clear, actionable recommendations
• Balance business needs, cost considerations and governance requirements
• Navigate matrix organizations and influence senior stakeholders across functions and markets
• Combine analytical rigor with pragmatic execution
• You take ownership, drive outcomes, and actively contribute to improving how reward is designed and delivered across the organization
   

Your experience:
 

• Minimum 5 years of experience within Reward, Compensation & Benefits or consulting
• Experience advising senior leaders on salary structures, incentives, governance and pay decisions
• Hands-on experience with annual reward cycles (union negotiations, salary review, STI, benchmarking, job architecture)
• Strong analytical capabilities, including pay analysis, benchmarking and equity work
• Experience working with HR systems such as Workday, including process and data ownership
• Solid understanding of governance, compliance and preferably labor relations
• Fluent in English and Norwegian
   

Why this role?
 

This is a role for someone who wants to shape reward—not just operate it.
 

You will:
 

• Work at the intersection of strategy, analytics and execution
• Influence how reward supports business performance and transformation
• Be part of a Nordic reward network with significant impact and visibility
• Contribute to building a modern, data-driven and aligned reward function
   

Join us to shape smarter living for people, businesses, and the planet
 

At Telia, we’re a team of 15,000 colleagues across the Nordics and Baltics, passionate about technology and connectivity. As a Leading telecommunications operator and Climate leader, we drive change with large-scale, impactful projects while building a sustainable, inclusive world. Here, you can grow your skills, lead meaningful projects, and thrive in a supportive, diverse environment. Whether you’re taking your first step or your next, Telia is a place to grow, belong, and make a real impact.
 

What we offer:
 

When you join us, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your local market, opportunities for remote work, and more. You’ll also have the chance to earn a bonus based on your performance and Telia’s results.
 

Ready to make better happen?
 

We look forward to receiving your application by August 9, 2026.
 

Please note that we may close the position earlier if we find the right candidate, so don’t wait too long to apply.
If you’re selected for the next stage, you’ll be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Partner. Background and reference checks will be part of the process.
Want to know more about this role? Please reach out to Jannike Grüner, Head of People & Culture Norway, at [email protected].
We look forward to receiving your application and, to make sure that your personal data is kept safely, we kindly ask you to apply through our recruitment system. We are not able to handle resumes via email or equivalent.
 

Equal opportunities:
 

At Telia, we recognize talent by professional skills and growth potential. We champion diversity, ensuring every individual’s needs are met, regardless of disability, gender, age, nationality, sexual orientation, or social status. Together, we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment where your uniqueness is our strength.
 

Welcome to Telia – let’s make better happen!