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Elin Sætervik

Head Of HR
Oslo

Summary

Experienced HR Leader with a proven track record in an international environment, offering a blend of strategic and operational expertise. Proficient in aligning HR initiatives with organizational objectives to drive growth and efficiency. Demonstrated success in talent acquisition, employee development, and global HR management. Strong leadership skills, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Adept at navigating complex international HR regulations and implementing best practices for global workforce management.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Head of HR

Golar LNG
Oslo
02.2023 - Current

Accountable for the full HR life cycle across the Group, including both operational day to day and strategic initiatives according to the business needs.

Legal/compliance and governance. Accountable for running HR operational activities across the Group according to local laws and regulations.

Organizational development, including downsizing processes.

Compensation and benefits.

Training and development of employees, including identifying and facilitating for training needs across the organization.

Employee relations.

Global mobility.

Process owner of all SOX controls related to HR procedures.

Development of and responsible for the next of kin response team.

Member of ESG committee (social and governance).

Responsible for internal communication, including development and management of the intranet.

Employer's representative and leader of the safety committee (AMU).

Accountable for management of the office, including responsible for occupational health and safety (ISO 45001 standard).

Chairperson of the Board

Utenlandsforum
Oslo
03.2023 - Current

Utenlandsforum is a non-profit organization for companies that have cross border activities and employees.

HR Manager

Golar LNG
Oslo
09.2019 - 02.2023

Deputy Chair

Utenlandsforum
Oslo
03.2021 - 03.2022

Member of the Board

Utenlandsforum
Oslo
03.2020 - 03.2021

Senior Advisor

Norges Bank Investment Management
Oslo
06.2018 - 08.2019

Responsible for operational HR activities for the Real Estate division, including operating payroll, tax, global mobility and benefits in all locations (Oslo, London, Paris, New York, Singapore and Tokyo).

Acquired and implemented a new payroll provider for the New York office.

Improved payroll and reporting processes.

Responsible for establishing all HR procedures when setting up an office in Paris, including employment contracts.

Senior Tax Manager

KPMG Law Advokatfirma AS
Oslo
10.2015 - 06.2018

Project manager and advisor to Norwegian companies with cross border activities.

Assisted in all matters related to personal taxation, including preparation of tax reporting and preparation of personal income tax returns, social security, pension and benefits, immigration, and international labour law.

Project manager with responsibility for global deliveries.

Sales and market activities.

Training of junior colleagues.

Employee representative to the Board.

Tax Manager

KPMG Advokatfirma AS
Oslo
09.2007 - 08.2015

Tax Trainee

KPMG Sweden
Stockholm
01.2010 - 03.2010

Secondment to KPMG Sweden.

Legal Assistant

Brækhus Dege Advokatfirma DA
Oslo
03.2006 - 09.2006

Assisted with administrative tasks, preparing letters, documents to the court and similar.

Assisted with tax calculations, filings and preparation on income tax returns for non-Norwegian companies and individuals working in Norway.

Assisted with immigration processes into Norway.

Information Officer

University Of Central Lancashire
Preston
08.2005 - 01.2006

Front desk role assisting students with questions on admission, housing, funding, health and relevan t support at the Student Information and Support Centre ("The I").

Particular responsibility for information provided to foreign students.

Developing and improving the university's information documents.

Education

Executive Master of Management - Innovation, Commercialism, Entrepreneurship

Handelshøyskolen BI
Oslo, Norway
09.2015 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Arts Combined Studies (HONS) - Journalism And Politics

University of Central Lancashire
Preston, United Kingdom
09.2002 - 06.2005

French Language Studies -

Université Catholique De L'Ouest
Angers, France
01.2001 - 06.2001

Skills

Relationship builder

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Timeline

Chairperson of the Board

Utenlandsforum
03.2023 - Current

Head of HR

Golar LNG
02.2023 - Current

Deputy Chair

Utenlandsforum
03.2021 - 03.2022

Member of the Board

Utenlandsforum
03.2020 - 03.2021

HR Manager

Golar LNG
09.2019 - 02.2023

Senior Advisor

Norges Bank Investment Management
06.2018 - 08.2019

Senior Tax Manager

KPMG Law Advokatfirma AS
10.2015 - 06.2018

Executive Master of Management - Innovation, Commercialism, Entrepreneurship

Handelshøyskolen BI
09.2015 - 06.2016

Tax Trainee

KPMG Sweden
01.2010 - 03.2010

Tax Manager

KPMG Advokatfirma AS
09.2007 - 08.2015

Legal Assistant

Brækhus Dege Advokatfirma DA
03.2006 - 09.2006

Information Officer

University Of Central Lancashire
08.2005 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Arts Combined Studies (HONS) - Journalism And Politics

University of Central Lancashire
09.2002 - 06.2005

French Language Studies -

Université Catholique De L'Ouest
01.2001 - 06.2001
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