Stillingstype

Stillingstype is a category used in human resources and public administration to classify the nature of a job or position. It describes how the employment is structured, including contract duration and the pattern of work. As such, it complements job titles and organizational units by signaling the form of employment to both the employer and potential employees.

Common examples of stillingstype include full-time, part-time, permanent, fixed-term, temporary or contract-based, seasonal or project-based, internship or trainee, freelance or consultant, and on-call or casual. The exact taxonomy can vary by country and organization, and some entities distinguish between contract type (permanent vs. fixed-term) and working arrangement (full-time vs. part-time, shift work, etc.).

Usage and implications: In job advertisements, stillingstype helps set expectations for contract duration, eligibility for benefits, and legal rights such as vacation entitlements. In HR systems and payroll, it drives eligibility for benefits, probation periods, leave accrual, and wage calculation. It also supports workforce planning and reporting for compliance with labor laws and sector-specific guidelines.

Relation to related terms: In Norwegian contexts, terms such as ansettelsesform and arbeidsforhold are also used to describe employment relationships, but stillingstype is increasingly treated as a distinct data field in HR information systems and external reporting. Internationally, the closest equivalents are usually labeled “employment type” or “position type.”