Talent Acquisition Specialist

Looking for a workplace for the future?

At Telenor, you own your career. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make the most of your dreams and expertise while contributing to technological innovations that are barely even imagined today. Innovations that we know will change the map for how we communicate and live our connected lives in the future. Are you looking for a workplace where you can make a difference in what matters most – relationships between people? Then you are welcome to Telenor.

We are now looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our People Experience & Operations team.

How you’ll make a difference with us

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play an important role in ensuring that Telenor attracts, engages and hires the right talent. The role is part of People Experience & Operations, reporting to the Head of People Experience & Operations, and is one of three colleagues working with recruitment. You will primarily support office-based recruitment while also handling selected recruitment processes for our retail organisation.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to continue developing within talent acquisition and finds energy in managing recruitment processes, advising hiring managers and connecting great people with the right opportunities. While you'll contribute to broader improvements and initiatives, recruitment remains at the heart of the role.

You will independently manage recruitment processes from start to finish, partnering closely with hiring managers across the business and ensuring a professional and positive candidate experience throughout every stage.

The recruitment portfolio spans a broad range of roles, from early-career specialists and customer-facing positions to experienced professionals and senior leadership roles. This means no two recruitment processes are exactly alike, offering both variety and the opportunity to adapt your approach to different talent segments and business needs.

Manage end-to-end recruitment processes across office-based roles and selected retail positions, ranging from junior specialists and individual contributors to senior leaders.Partner with and advise hiring managers throughout the recruitment journey.Facilitate structured intake meetings, interviews and assessment processes.Maintain professional and timely communication with candidates.Support and improve our work in Teamtailor, acting as a key contact for the platform.Use recruitment data to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.Explore and test new possibilities within AI, automation and digital recruitment tools.Help ensure candidate data is handled in accordance with privacy and information security requirements.

You will also contribute to the continuous development of our recruitment processes and tools, helping us create a more efficient, data-informed and candidate-focused recruitment experience.

Are you the one we’re looking for?

We need someone who’s always on their toes! You have a genuine desire to learn and develop so we can meet the changing needs of our business today and tomorrow.

Proven experience independently managing end-to-end recruitment processes.Strong stakeholder management and hiring manager advisory skills.Experience working with applicant tracking systems and recruitment workflows.Strong digital skills and confidence using a variety of technology tools.Experience with structured interviews and assessment methods.The ability to manage several recruitment processes simultaneously.Hands-on experience with Teamtailor.Experience using AI or automation within recruitment or HR.Experience working with recruitment analytics, assessment tools or system integrations.

Most importantly, you enjoy recruitment. You like partnering with hiring managers, supporting candidates and moving processes forward to find the right people for the organisation. We also value curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to learn and develop together with us.

Our promise to you

We are better together. Here, you’ll be part of an inclusive culture built on strong shared values and leadership based on trust and confidence. We believe in giving people the freedom to take responsibility while supporting one another through successes and challenges alike.

We support relationships and societies. Telenor plays a vital role in society. Every day, we create value for millions of people, with human relationships at the heart of everything we do.

We make room for life. Work from home up to two days a week, if your role allows it. The rest of the time, we create great things together from the office. Flexible working hours and our benefits package help you balance work and life.

We invite you to an exciting career journey. Your development is at the centre of our culture. Learning is a natural part of everyday life, and through Telenor Academy and other learning initiatives, you’ll have opportunities to deepen your expertise, explore new areas and grow throughout your career.

Apply today

Would you like to take the next step in your career with us? We look forward to receiving your application. We review applications on an ongoing basis, so don’t wait to apply.

If you have any questions, please contact Didrik Sandaker Bye, Head of People Experience & Operations, at [email protected]. Please note that we cannot accept applications via email.

Good to know

As part of Telenor’s policy, we conduct background checks on final candidates for all recruitments.