Join DNB as People Business Partner at DNB Latvia Branch
About the role
We are looking for an People Business Partner to join our local People team in Riga team and work closely with leaders in a dynamic, international organization. In this role, you will act as a trusted partner to local and international managers, supporting People process, organizational growth, and continuous change while collaborating closely with colleagues in Latvia and Norway.
The role offers some flexibility in focus and scope, allowing to design responsibilities based on your strengths and experience.
Key responsibilities
- Support leaders in difficult cases, and make sure they follow up according to Latvian labor law
- Partner with leaders on people-related topics, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness in line with business goals
- Support and drive organizational and cultural change initiatives
- Provide proactive, high-quality HR support and advice to leaders
- Support leaders in recruitment processes, including interviews and hiring decisions
- Collaborate with international stakeholders and work in line with Group processes and local legislation
Experience & qualifications
- Education in HR management, business administration, or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a People Business Partner or similar role, preferably in a large, complex and/or international organization and cultural fluency across Nordics
- Proven experience in supporting and developing leaders at different levels through coaching, advisory, and partnership
- Hands-on experience in supporting and implementing organizational change
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in Latvian and English* (Norwegian or Swedish is an advantage)
Personal qualities
- Good in building relationships and trust
- High emotional intelligence (EQ) with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Professional maturity, credibility, and high personal integrity
- Enjoy working in a flexible and fast‑moving environment
- Ability to handle complex situations and contribute to organizational development
- Lean- and AI-driver mindset
- Pragmatic, action-oriented mindset with a focus on delivery and impact
What would be an advantage
Depending on your background, you may bring strengths in one or more of the following areas:
- Analytical skills, including experience with HR data, Excel, reporting, and compensation analysis
- Organizational culture & engagement expertise, including creating initiatives that build a vibrant and engaging work environment
- Project management experience, with the ability to structure, lead, and implement People initiatives end-to-end
- Creativity and communication skills, including understanding of change communication to drive engagement and adoption
What we offer
- A trusted HR Business Partner role with real impact on leaders and the organization
- International exposure and close collaboration with colleagues in Norway
- A dynamic environment with continuous development and change
- Onboarding and networking opportunities within the international organization
Location: Latvia, Riga Jaunā Teika offices
Salary: from 3000 EUR gross**
Contact Inga Grave, mob. +371 26067315 if you have any questions
*Necessary, because our organization uses English as our corporate language since we provide services to Norway and worldwide.
**Will be defined based on level of candidate.
We practice fair recruitment, that is objective and non-discriminatory, resulting in the best person being selected for the job regardless of their ethnicity,
Sex, age, religious or political beliefs, sexual orientation, or any other factors that do not relate to the requirements of the position.
