Director of Human Resources

Our mission
Aquabyte is on a mission to revolutionize the sustainability and efficiency of aquaculture. It is an audacious, and incredibly rewarding mission. By making fish farming more efficient and viable, we aim to promote healthy (for the fish and environment) production of low carbon protein and mitigate one of the biggest causes of climate change. Aquaculture is the single fastest growing food-production sector in the world, and now is the time to define how technology is used to harvest the sea and preserve it for generations to come.

We are a diverse, mission-driven team that is eager to work alongside kindred spirits. If this vision inspires you please get in touch.

Our product
We are currently focused on helping salmon farmers better understand their fish population and make environmentally sound decisions. Through custom underwater cameras, computer vision, and machine learning we are able to quantify fish weights, detect the health status, and generate optimal feeding plans in real time. Our product operates at three levels: on-site hardware for image capture, cloud pipelines for data processing, and a user-facing web application. As a result, there are hundreds of moving pieces and no shortage of fascinating challenges across all levels of the stack.

Above all, Aquabyte is a customer-driven company. Our product development is dictated by the needs of fish farmers and we prioritize customer delight in everything we do. We are committed to building a global, collaborative team.

The role
Aquabyte is seeking a Bergen-based Global HR Director who brings comprehensive HR and People experience, operational excellence, and strong execution capabilities, paired with the ability to influence leaders, foster culture, and operate confidently within a global organization.

This role combines global strategic ownership with hands-on execution. The Global HR Director will lead HR operations in Norway while also establishing and maintaining company-wide HR policies, frameworks, and standards that support Aquabyte’s teams across Norway, the United States, and Chile.

The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic partner to leadership on talent planning, organizational design, and workforce development, while also rolling up their sleeves to drive day-to-day HR operations, implement scalable processes, and support leaders and employees across the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Implement and maintain HR processes, ensuring consistency, clarity, and operational efficiency

• Own and develop global HR policies and frameworks, ensuring alignment across Norway, the United States, and Chile while accounting for local requirements

• Partner with leadership on talent planning and organizational design, aligning team structure and capabilities with Aquabyte’s growth objectives

• Act as the primary HR partner to the Norway leadership team, providing guidance on organizational development, performance management, and workforce planning

• Support and advise leadership across regions, ensuring consistent application of company standards while adapting to local employment practices

• Contribute to and execute Aquabyte’s global people strategy, aligning people initiatives with business goals

• Support hiring and talent development efforts, including improving hiring outcomes, strengthening onboarding processes, and developing management capabilities

• Use data and reporting tools to track HR activities and continuously improve people processes and decision-making

• Own and execute day-to-day HR operations in Norway, including contracts, onboarding/offboarding, documentation, policy administration, and coordination with payroll and external vendors

• Manage employee lifecycle processes end-to-end with precision and strong follow-through

• Ensure compliance with Norwegian labor law and maintain accurate, up-to-date employee records and employment documentation

• Handle employee relations matters directly and professionally, including performance conversations, workplace concerns, and policy guidance

Qualifications:
• Experience developing and implementing global HR policies and frameworks across multiple regions

• Experience partnering with leadership on talent planning, organizational development, and workforce strategy

• High emotional intelligence (EQ) and strong interpersonal skills

• Experience working in a scaling organization and implementing HR processes to improve employee experience and culture

• Genuine interest in people and employee experience — someone who cares about building a healthy workplace

• Mission-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Proven ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and execution skills

• Comfortable working with HR and payroll systems (e.g., Tripletex, Visma, or similar platforms)

• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data, reporting, and compensation files

• Data-informed mindset with the ability to use metrics to improve processes and decision-making

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Norwegian strongly preferred

Benefits:
• Competitive salary

• Incredibly dynamic office space in the heart of Bergen

• Free lunch and free snacks

• Potential travel to San Francisco, USA and Puerto Varas, Chile.

• Evolve in a fast-paced environment

• Be able to shape a business in its early days

• Get ideas, feedback, and suggestions from other best-in-their-field colleagues

• Mentorship opportunities, we'll be dedicated to investing in you and supporting you as you grow

How to apply:
• If you are excited about building impactful products that improve feeding performance and sustainability in aquaculture, we would love to hear from you

• Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the role

• For additional questions about the position, you may contact Conor Travers at [email protected]

Aquabyte is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.