Helly Hansen is looking for a Packaging Compliance Manager

Founded in Norway in 1877, Helly Hansen continues to develop professional grade apparel that helps people stay and feel alive. Through insights drawn from living and working in the world’s harshest environments, the company has developed a long list of first-to-market innovations, including the first supple waterproof fabrics nearly 150 years ago. Other breakthroughs include the first fleece fabrics in the 1960s, the first technical base layers in the 1970s, made with LIFA® Stay Dry technology, the patented H2Flow™ temperature regulating system, and the revolutionary lighter, warmer LIFALOFT™ insulation. Building on Helly Hansen’s proprietary HELLY TECH® waterproof/breathable system, the technical outdoor brand has most recently introduced the award-winning LIFA INFINITY PRO™ - the company’s most innovative waterproof/breathable technology to date. Helly Hansen is a leader in technical sailing and performance ski apparel, as well as premium workwear. Its uniforms are worn and trusted by more than 55,000 professionals and can be found on Olympians, National Teams, and at more than 200 ski resorts and mountain guiding operations globally. Helly Hansen’s outerwear, base layers, sportswear and footwear are sold in more than 40 countries around the world. To learn more about Helly Hansen’s latest collections, visit www.hellyhansen.com. We are seeking an experienced Packaging Compliance Manager to lead Helly Hansen's global packaging compliance program and support the continued development of our packaging governance, reporting, and sustainability initiatives. This role is responsible for ensuring that packaging regulatory requirements are effectively translated into business processes and implemented across Packaging Development, Sourcing, Procurement, Logistics, Sustainability, Legal, and Product Compliance functions. The successful candidate will drive compliance readiness, support implementation of emerging packaging legislation, strengthen packaging data governance, and help ensure that Helly Hansen's packaging solutions continue to meet both regulatory and business requirements. Key Responsibilities Packaging Compliance & Regulatory Implementation

• Own and maintain Helly Hansen's global packaging compliance framework.
• Monitor, assess, and implement packaging regulations across relevant markets.
• Lead implementation of new regulatory requirements, including PPWR, EPR, packaging labeling, recycled content, and reporting obligations.
• Translate regulatory requirements into clear business processes, controls, and operational actions.
• Develop and deliver internal guidance, training, and compliance support.

Data Governance & Reporting

• Own packaging compliance data requirements and governance processes.
• Ensure packaging documentation, declarations, specifications, and records remain accurate and audit-ready.
• Drive reporting readiness and support regulatory reporting obligations.
• Partner with business functions to improve packaging data quality and system capabilities.

Packaging Sustainability & Circularity

• Support initiatives focused on packaging reduction, recyclability, circularity, and material optimization.
• Contribute to packaging sustainability strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Define and monitor relevant compliance and sustainability KPIs.

Cross-Functional & Supplier Engagement

• Work closely with Packaging Development, Product and Product Operations, Sourcing, Procurement, Logistics, Sustainability, Legal, IT, and external suppliers.
• Support supplier compliance and capability-building initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional implementation projects and drive alignment across stakeholders.
• Represent Helly Hansen in relevant industry initiatives and working groups.

Qualifications Required

• Significant experience within packaging, packaging development, packaging compliance, packaging sustainability, sourcing, procurement, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, specifications, suppliers, and packaging value chains.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects and driving implementation across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical or regulatory requirements into practical business actions.

Preferred

• Extensive experience within the packaging industry.
• Experience from apparel, footwear, retail, consumer goods, or similar industries.
• Knowledge of PPWR, EPR, packaging reporting, packaging labeling, and recycled-content requirements.
• Experience with packaging data governance, reporting systems, PLM, or related business systems.
• Knowledge of circular economy principles, recyclability, and sustainable packaging strategies.
• Familiarity with Helly Hansen's products, packaging portfolio, systems, and business processes is considered an advantage.

How You Will Make An Impact Success in this role means ensuring that packaging compliance requirements are proactively identified, effectively implemented, and embedded into business processes globally. You will help strengthen compliance governance, improve packaging data quality and reporting readiness, and support packaging solutions that meet both regulatory requirements and Helly Hansen's sustainability ambitions. Reporting Line Reports to: Product Compliance Director What We Offer

• The opportunity to join a growing global brand in an exciting phase of development and innovation.
• A collaborative, international, and fast-paced environment where ambitious and creative people thrive.
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and global markets across multiple time zones.
• An active culture driven by a passion for the outdoors and sports.
• Generous employee discounts on Helly Hansen products.

No relocation support provided. This position is a full-time employment at our Oslo Headquarters. Application (CV and cover letter) is ONLY accepted in the portal (due to personal data protection rules) and not later than 13 November 2026. We welcome early applications.