Senior HR People Advisor (Maternity cover)

Job Description

Are you excited about advising managers and employees on a broad scope of people topics, including employment relations matters? Do you have strong experience with employment law? Are you motivated by a role close to the business while being part of a strong HR organization? 

If this sounds like you, or if you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity to join a global organization and develop your career within HR, starting in this exciting temporary position. 

Your new role 

As our Senior HR People Advisor, you will join the global HR People Advisory organization, being part of the Nordics team. Together with your colleagues in Denmark and the Nordic team, you will work in close collaboration with the HR Business Partnering team, our Centers of Excellence, as well as colleagues from the global HR Operations team in India.  

You will primarily support employees and first-line managers in Denmark on a broad scope of people processes. You will take independent responsibility for tasks within your own scope of responsibility and proactively contribute to our joint deliverables.  

Your key responsibilities will be: 

• Advising managers on employment policies and practices, HR lifecycle, and people processes based on your broad knowledge of HR and labor- and employment law. 
• Independently handling employee cases including advisory to managers concerning management of performance improvement plans, absence cases, grievances, interpersonal issues, compliance cases, terminations, and other cases requiring a senior HR presence. 
• Guiding employees and managers in parental leave policy and processes, legislation, reimbursement and absence, where you will be our Subject Matter Expert 
• Supporting local people initiatives, HR communications, training and other ad hoc projects   
• Training and mentoring colleagues to grow within your field of expertise 

About you 

As a member of a global team, you are expected to take active part in developing our processes and ways of working, and ensuring we provide our services to the employees and managers with a “One HR” mindset. You will actively guide and collaborate with members of the People Advisory team. 

We are looking for the following capabilities and competencies in our new colleague: 

• Broad experience from working in a people function, as an experienced HR generalist, HR Advisor or similar with knowledge of Danish employment law and ideally Nordic regulatory variations 
• Deep knowledge of employee relations processes and case management 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR technology, preferably Workday and ServiceNow 
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management capabilities 
• Ability to take ownership and drive initiatives and processes independently. 
• A pragmatic approach to problem-solving and a willingness to help where needed. 
• You have an improvement mindset and can combine this with your understanding of customer needs to create a great service to our employees and managers​ 
• Ability to work across cultures and in virtual teams, fostering a collaborative environment. 
• Fluent in Danish and strong English language skills (spoken and written). 
• Relevant educational background (university degree in a relevant field). 

What we can offer you 

• A role in an HR team and company with a strong business focus and environment  
• A position with high autonomy and variety – the pace is high, and every day is different 
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are  
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company  
• Primary workplace in our Copenhagen office in Ørestad, with the possibility for hybrid work 
• Access to an international HR community spanning 35 countries  
• Support from both local colleagues and global HR teams within a global matrix organization. 
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles  
• A Temporary position for 9 months with a mutually agreed start date—ideally as soon as possible. We are committed to ensuring a rewarding time with Ramboll! 

Ready to join us?  

Please share your CV and your motivation for applying for the role at the latest on 15.2.2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.  

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Questions?  

You are welcome to contact Marianne Nørskov Andersen, Regional Head of People Advisory, Nordics at mnae@ramboll.dk 

We look forward to hearing from you!  

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​Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

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