What HR-huset does

HR-huset AS is a Norwegian HR consulting firm founded in 2009 and headquartered in Oslo, operating as a subsidiary of the Jobzone AS staffing conglomerate. The firm delivers four integrated service lines: strategic HR advisory and organizational development (covering leadership, team, culture, and employee development), permanent HR recruitment, interim HR staffing through its "HR for Hire" sub-brand, and outplacement/career transition services for both employers and individuals. Delivery is built on a network of 16 core staff and 55 dedicated HR consultants, with senior practitioners leading engagements directly with client leadership on restructuring, downsizing, and change-management projects.

The technology layer supporting these services is modest and primarily third-party: the SanaLabs Learning Management System (implemented October 2024) is used to standardize advisory processes, while Assessio personality and aptitude testing, plus AON Cut-e and JTI instruments, are deployed in recruitment and career-counseling workflows. There is no proprietary platform; the offering is a professional-services model priced on a custom, project-based, multi-year basis with no publicly disclosed rate card. Marketing is predominantly organic and relationship-driven — LinkedIn, news/blog content, HR-themed events, and PR — targeting Norwegian enterprise and mid-market buyers facing workforce change.

HR-huset extends its reach internationally through the Arbora Nordic alliance (joined 2021) with Hanken & SSE Executive Education (Finland), Aventus (Sweden), and Konsulenthuset Ballisager (Denmark), providing coverage across 55+ Nordic locations and capacity to deliver outplacement in 25+ countries. Named enterprise customers span logistics, telecoms, IT services, insurance, financial services, automotive, maritime, and labor unions (e.g., DHL Global Forwarding, Telia, Broadnet, Tech Mahindra, Bertel O. Steen, Gjensidige, Lindorff, Canon, Wilhelmsen, LO, COWI). The firm is incorporated as a Norwegian private limited company (reg. 987 897 104) under Tone Odvold as CEO, with no disclosed external funding or revenue figures.

Name

HR-huset

Legal name

HR-huset AS

Website

https://hrhuset.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HR-huset is a Norwegian HR consulting firm (est. 2009, Oslo) providing HR advisory, permanent and interim HR recruitment, outplacement, and organizational development to enterprise and mid-market clients, delivered through 16 core staff and 55 consultants and extended across the Nordics via the Arbora Nordic alliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HR Consulting Services

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Employment Services (5613), Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Temporary Help Services (56132)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

HR Service Delivery, Shared Services & HR Operating Model Advisory (BPACAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

HR Strategy & Operating Model Design (BPACAJAA), Recruiting Administration Outsourcing (Recruitment Support, Scheduling, Onboarding Ops) (BPACAKAG)

Keywords

• HR consulting services
• Organizational development
• Outplacement services
• HR recruitment
• Career counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. HR Consulting Services: Strategic HR advisory services including organizational development, leadership support, career counseling, and change management consulting delivered by senior HR professionals
2. HR Recruitment: Permanent HR recruitment services matching qualified HR professionals with client organizations for full-time positions
3. HR for Hire (Interim Staffing): Temporary HR staffing placing HR consultants in client organizations for defined periods, providing flexible HR resource capacity
4. Career Services/Outplacement: Outplacement services supporting individuals in career transitions, including job search courses and career guidance programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

HR-huset delivers professional HR consulting, recruitment, interim staffing (HR for Hire), outplacement, and organizational development services to Norwegian organizations. They also provide career guidance and job-seeker courses to individuals affected by workforce transitions, supported by a network of 16 core staff and 55 dedicated HR consultants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HR for Hire: Temporary HR staffing and consultant placement service providing businesses with interim HR resources.

Products and services

• HR-rådgivning (HR Advisory) Strategic HR advisory and consulting services covering all HR, organizational, and employee challenges for Norwegian organizations, delivered by senior HR professionals.
• Ekstern HR-konsulent (External HR Consultant) Embedded external HR consultant service that helps organizations lacking internal HR build and operate their HR foundation, acting as an outsourced HR partner.
• Omstilling og endring (Restructuring and Change) Advisory and execution support to help organizations navigate restructuring, transformation, mergers, acquisitions, and other change processes.
• Nedbemanning (Downsizing) End-to-end downsizing support including planning, communication, and execution of workforce reductions in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Karriereveiledning Bedrift (Career Guidance for Companies) Career programs designed for organizations to support employees through workforce transitions, providing a structured bridge to a next role.
• Jobbsøkerkurs ved omstilling og nedbemanning (Job-Seeker Courses) Practical courses providing job-search tools, CV and interview preparation, and tactical advice for employees affected by restructuring or downsizing.
• Privat karriereveiledning (Private Career Guidance) One-on-one career counseling for individual professionals outside of corporate outplacement, supporting personal career decisions and transitions.
• Organisasjonsutvikling (Organizational Development) Integrated practice covering values and culture development, leadership development, team development, and employee development for organizations seeking organizational renewal.
• Verdi og kultur (Values and Culture Development) Advisory and implementation support to develop and operationalize organizational values and culture aligned with strategy and business goals.
• Lederutvikling (Leadership Development) Programs providing tools and coaching to help managers become confident, motivating, and inclusive leaders within their organizations.
• Teamutvikling (Team Development) Team development engagements that strengthen team effectiveness and competitive performance through facilitated interventions.
• Medarbeiderutvikling (Employee Development) Support for organizations to develop, guide, and retain employees through coaching, performance, and career-development programs.
• HR-rekruttering (Permanent HR Recruitment) Search and selection service to help organizations find and hire permanent full-time HR professionals using DNV-certified recruiters and structured assessment.
• HR for Hire (Interim HR Staffing) Temporary HR staffing service placing experienced HR consultants into client organizations for defined interim assignments, providing flexible HR capacity on demand.
• LinkedIn-kurs (LinkedIn Courses) Training courses for individuals and companies on building an effective LinkedIn presence to support employer branding, personal visibility, and recruitment.
• Internship Program Structured internship program for students that builds CV-relevant experience and can serve as an entry point into HR-huset's consultant network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Above 80% success rate in helping candidates find new employment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arbora NordiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHR-huset is part of Arbora Nordic, a collaboration between leading HR service providers across the Nordic region. Partners include HR-huset (Norway), Hanken & SSE Executive Education (Finland), Aventus (Sweden), and Konsulenthuset Ballisager (Denmark). Together they offer HR services across the entire Nordic region with local representation in more than 55 locations. Arbora provides international capacity to deliver outplacement services in over 25 countries.
• Jobzone GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHR-huset is part of the Jobzone Group (Jobzone Norge AS, Jobzone Tech AS, Nordic Care AS, and Podium AS). They participate in annual group gatherings like the chain meeting at Thon Hotel Snø. The group shares competencies, builds relationships, and creates value together.
• GretteminorOthersGrette is a law firm partner, appearing in the collaboration partners section of the HR-huset website.
• Wise ConsultingminorOthersWise Consulting (Sweden) appears as a collaboration partner on the HR-huset website.
• Jobzone TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Jobzone Group, Jobzone Tech provides staffing services. HR-huset has collaborated with Jobzone Tech on staffing projects in the oil industry, demonstrating cross-company synergy within the group.
• Podium ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Jobzone Group, appears as collaboration partner in the HR-huset partner ecosystem.
• JobzonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company relationship within the Jobzone Group. HR-huset operates as a subsidiary under the Jobzone umbrella, sharing common values and integrated operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TNG: Nordic HR consulting and recruitment firm with strong presence in Sweden and Norway. Comparable in offering HR advisory, executive search, and staffing services to enterprises.
• Mercuri Urval: Nordic-origin global HR consulting and executive search firm. Comparable in HR advisory, leadership consulting, and talent solutions across the Nordic region.
• Capus: Norwegian HR consulting and recruitment firm offering HR advisory, executive search, and organizational development. Direct domestic competitor for HR-huset in the Norwegian market.
• Aventus: Swedish HR consultancy and Arbora Nordic member offering HR recruitment, interim staffing, and outplacement. Closest comparable peer given identical service model and direct alliance partnership.
• Dfind: Norwegian HR consulting and recruitment firm (part of Wise Group). Direct competitor in Norwegian HR advisory, recruitment, and interim staffing.
• Konsulenthuset Ballisager: Danish HR consulting house and Arbora Nordic member providing HR advisory, recruitment, and outplacement services. Mirrors HR-huset's specialist positioning in the Danish market.

Broad incumbents

• Mercer: Global HR consulting and advisory firm (Marsh McLennan). Competes in HR strategy, organizational design, and talent consulting at multinational scale, overlapping with HR-huset's advisory offering.
• Personalhuset: Norwegian staffing and HR services firm providing recruitment, temporary staffing, and HR consulting. Overlaps with HR-huset's HR recruitment and interim staffing offerings.
• Korn Ferry: Global HR consulting and executive search giant. Operates broadly in HR advisory, organizational consulting, and talent acquisition, overlapping with HR-huset's services but at much larger scale.
• Randstad Norway: Norwegian arm of global staffing and HR services group. Provides HR recruitment, temporary staffing, and outplacement at scale, competing for the same enterprise accounts as HR-huset.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HR-huset-646264578741655
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hrhuset
• Instagraminstagram.com/ditthrhus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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