Global HR Director - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a Global HR Director to join our mission-driven team at Aquabyte, a company dedicated to revolutionizing the sustainability and efficiency of aquaculture. This remote Global HR Director position offers the opportunity to influence and shape our HR strategies across multiple regions, including Norway, the United States, and Chile. If you are passionate about fostering a healthy workplace and driving operational excellence, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Implement and maintain HR processes, ensuring consistency, clarity, and operational efficiency.
• Own and develop global HR policies and frameworks, ensuring alignment across Norway, the United States, and Chile while accounting for local requirements.
• Partner with leadership on talent planning and organizational design, aligning team structure and capabilities with Aquabyte’s growth objectives.
• Act as the primary HR partner to the Norway leadership team, providing guidance on organizational development, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Support and advise leadership across regions, ensuring consistent application of company standards while adapting to local employment practices.
• Contribute to and execute Aquabyte’s global people strategy, aligning people initiatives with business goals.
• Support hiring and talent development efforts, including improving hiring outcomes, strengthening onboarding processes, and developing management capabilities.
• Use data and reporting tools to track HR activities and continuously improve people processes and decision-making.

Requirements

• Experience developing and implementing global HR policies and frameworks across multiple regions.
• Experience partnering with leadership on talent planning, organizational development, and workforce strategy.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a scaling organization and implementing HR processes to improve employee experience and culture.
• Genuine interest in people and employee experience — someone who cares about building a healthy workplace.
• Mission-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Proven ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Norwegian strongly preferred.

Nice to Have

• Comfortable working with HR and payroll systems (e.g., Tripletex, Visma, or similar platforms).
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data, reporting, and compensation files.
• Data-informed mindset with the ability to use metrics to improve processes and decision-making.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $150,000 per year.
• Incredibly dynamic office space in the heart of Bergen.
• Free lunch and free snacks.
• Potential travel to San Francisco, USA, and Puerto Varas, Chile.
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
• A chance to shape a business in its early days.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse, mission-driven team.