Employee Relations, Norwegian fluent

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.

Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.

Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

About the team and the role:

The People Experience team is responsible for shaping the candidate and employee experience across eBay. The team supports key people functions including talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation and benefits, employee services, people technology, and culture initiatives that enable business performance and employee success.

The People Experience Employee Relations Partner serves as a subject matter expert in employee relations, providing guidance on complex and sensitive workplace matters across multiple European jurisdictions. This role partners closely with managers, employees, People Business Partners, Legal, Centres of Excellence, Works Councils, and external vendors to manage risk, ensure compliance, and support positive employee outcomes. The role also contributes to the development of policies, processes, training programs, and operational improvements that strengthen the effectiveness of the People Experience organisation.

What you will accomplish:

• Provide expert guidance to managers and People Experience team members on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, employment legislation, and workplace practices across supported jurisdictions.

• Lead employee relations cases, including investigations involving grievances, ethics concerns, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other sensitive workplace issues.

• Coach and support Consultants and Advisers, helping to build capability and ensure consistent, high-quality employee relations support across the organisation.

• Partner with People Business Partners, Legal, Centres of Excellence, Works Councils, and external collaborators to resolve complex cases, manage risk, and support business objectives.

• Deliver training and onboarding programs that strengthen manager effectiveness and enhance employee relations knowledge across the business and People Experience teams.

• Lead or contribute to policy development, implementation, and process improvement initiatives that increase operational effectiveness and consistency.

• Manage relationships with external vendors and regulatory bodies, ensuring appropriate handling of employee-related matters and compliance requirements.

What you will bring:

• 5+ years of Human Resources experience within a global organisation, including 5+ years of Employee Relations experience.

• Norwegian language

• Solid expertise in employment legislation and employee relations practices, with preferred experience supporting Norway, Finland and Denmark and other European jurisdictions.

• Demonstrated experience conducting complex workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion.

• Ability to analyse complex information, assess risk, and provide practical recommendations that balance employee, business, legal, and operational considerations.

• Experience coaching managers and developing capability through guidance, training, and mentorship.

• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, with experience working across global, multicultural, and remote teams.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, qualification in Employment Law, and advanced certification in Human Resource Management.

Additional Details

eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.

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