Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Compensation & Benefits Specialist

You will, together with the Corporate Center Global Rewards, take a key role in shaping and continuously improving global compensation and benefits frameworks at KONGSBERG. Working in a truly international context, you will contribute with data, analysis, statistics and operational support, working closely with HR, Finance, and managers worldwide. This is a good opportunity to build competence and experience within global reward in a structured and professional environment.

You will take part in a wider collaborative HR community where professionalism, continuous improvement and teamwork are key. Don’t worry, you don’t need to know everything from day one. If you are a bit structured, identified as analytical, and maybe even enjoy a good spreadsheet occasionally, we believe most of the rest can be learned with us.

What you will be doing

• Support the development and ongoing improvement of global compensation and benefits principles, frameworks, and policies in collaboration with the Corporate Center Global Rewards.
• Assist with market benchmarking, salary surveys, and job evaluation activities to support external competitiveness and internal equality.
• Provide day-to-day advice and decision support to HR Business Partners and managers on compensation and benefits matters.
• Support the execution of compensation processes, including salary reviews, bonus and other incentive programs.
• Analyze compensation and benefits data and deliver insights, reports, and recommendations for decision-making.
• Support reward-related projects such as M&A activities, organizational changes, and system or process improvements.
• Deliver data for KPI reporting and ad hoc requests from HR and managers.

We think you should have

• Experience working with compensation and benefits.
• Understanding of compensation structures, salary benchmarking and job evaluation methodologies.
• Experience with supporting annual compensation processes such as salary reviews and incentive programs.
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into clear recommendations.
• Proficiency in Excel and does not shy away advanced functions.
• Understanding of governance models for global compensation and benefits programs is an advantage.

You are able to

• Work in a structured, analytical and methodical way.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with both specialists and managers.
• Be proactive and comfortable challenging and advising stakeholders.
• Collaborate well across the organizaton.
• Balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

Pre-employment check

This employment may require a pre-employment check procedure in accordance with company security standards, role or site requirements. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

Diversity statement

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

Why join us

• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Competitive pay and benefits, including attractive insurance and pension schemes.
• Flexible working hours.
• Access to a social welfare club with various social and recreational activities.

Where you will be working

Horten

Interested in knowing more?

Contact: Therese Kvalø, HR Director Kongsberg Discovery, +47 90 53 15 93

About Kongsberg Discovery

Kongsberg Discovery is serving the ocean space from the deepest sea to outer space. We develop technology to ensure sustainable management of marine resources, monitor climate change and critical infrastructure, and safeguard national security. Our technology aims to sustainably manage marine resources, monitor climate change, secure infrastructure, and protect national security. It is vital for offshore operations, fisheries, marine research, maritime activities, ocean energy production, infrastructure monitoring, and naval operations, addressing crucial global challenges.

We recognize the global sustainability challenges and are committed to developing solutions and products that address environmental impacts on the ocean ecosystem and resolve operational issues. The business has over 1,100 employees located in Horten, Trondheim, Bergen and Oslo in Norway, as well as operations in Alicante in Spain, Aberdeen in the UK, Lynnwood (Seattle), Houston, and New Orleans in the USA, Vancouver and Halifax in Canada, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and Singapore. Kongsberg Discovery is part of KONGSBERG, a leading technology group based in Norway.

About KONGSBERG

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two hundred year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

Protecting people and planet

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Reference No.:

JR-P6657186

Region:

• Vestfold

Job type:

Permanent

Working hours:

Full-time

Working days:

Day

Position type:

Human resources

Application deadline:

12/06/2026

Location:

Horten

Contacts:

Therese Kvalø

Mobile: +47 90531593

Company homepage:

www.kongsberg.com

Office address:

Strandpromenaden 50 3183 Horten