As HR Manager for the Municipality of Hamar, you will be responsible for the central HR function in one of the largest organizations in the Innlandet region. With nearly 3,000 employees and a wide range of disciplines, services, and professions, you will work on a broad spectrum of HR and organizational issues and help shape how the municipality develops as an organization and an employer.

You will lead a team of experienced advisors and take over an HR function with a strong professional foundation. The role combines strategic HR management and organizational development with an important public service mission.

The HR Manager reports to the Municipal Director of Strategy and Organizational Development and works closely with the municipality’s senior leadership. The workplace is Hamar City Hall.

A strong HR function to build upon
In recent years, the HR department in Hamar Municipality has undergone significant development. A new organizational framework has been established that provides a foundation for leadership, employee engagement, and organizational development. Through initiatives such as a new leadership development program, professional forums for learning and knowledge sharing, and close collaboration with managers and HR staff in the municipal departments, a solid foundation has been laid for future work.

What does the role entail?

As HR Manager, you will have professional, personnel, and financial responsibility for HR and organizational development, and you will play a central role in further developing the HR function in line with the organization’s needs.

You serve as a professional advisor to the municipality’s managers and support efforts related to organizational development, employer-related issues, and strategic HR. Through guidance and support in change and development processes, you help strengthen the organization, foster positive work environments, and build a sustainable leadership culture. You will work with key HR processes such as leadership development, salary negotiations, and the further development of the employer’s role.

Collaboration and dialogue with the municipality’s employee organizations and the occupational safety and health service are an important part of the position. You are able to balance different considerations and interests while building trust, ensuring progress, and finding effective solutions.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an HR leader who combines strategic understanding with the ability to get things done, and who can strengthen and further develop HR’s role as a value-adding partner for leaders and the organization. You are a confident and resilient leader with integrity and a clear understanding of your role.

You remain steadfast when issues are complex and interests diverge, while also being pragmatic and solution-oriented. You build strong relationships, see the big picture, and strike a good balance between different perspectives and needs.

As a leader, you foster a sense of security and promote development within your own team. You see the big picture, set the direction, and collaborate effectively across the organization.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Relevant higher education at the university or college level
• Solid expertise and experience in HR and organizational development
• Leadership experience with a proven track record of strong results
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A good understanding of relevant laws and agreements is desirable
• Knowledge of public administration is an advantage, but not a requirement

Why should you choose us?

You’ll have a wide network of contacts and work closely with leaders, employee representatives, the occupational safety and health service, and professional communities across the organization. You’ll contribute to a public mission that impacts residents’ daily lives in a variety of areas.

Hamar is the largest city in Innlandet and a natural hub for the region. Our vision is Hamar—the urban heart of Innlandet, and we operate according to the values of openness, integrity, courage, and reliability. In the 2025 Municipal Barometer, Hamar Municipality was ranked as the second-best municipality in the country.

In accordance with Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act, a public list of applicants will be made available after the application deadline has passed. If you wish to opt out of being listed on the public list of applicants, you must provide a reason. Please note that information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant requests to be exempted. In such cases, applicants will be informed prior to publication and will have the opportunity to withdraw their application.

Is this a role that might be right for you? Send us your resume and application by September 27.

If you have questions about the position or would like to know more about the process, please feel free to contact our consultants at The Assessment Company, Hege Langfeldt at 95 93 14 34 or Mari Cecilie Bjørnstad Grotli at 47 65 78 31.

If you’d like to discuss the role and Hamar Municipality in more detail, we’d be happy to put you in touch with Edvard Lysne, Municipal Director of Strategy and Organizational Development, or Jannicke Storm (current HR Manager).

Contact Information

Lysne, Edvard Petter, Head of Strategy and Organizational Development, 90028742

Work Location

Vangsvegen 51
2317 Hamar

Key Information:

Employer: Hamar Municipality

Reference No.: 5173677482
Employment percentage: 100%
Permanent
Application deadline: September 27, 2026