stillingstittel

Stillingstittel is a term used in Norwegian to denote the official name of a person’s job position within an organization. It is the formal label that identifies the role and is typically used in employment contracts, payroll systems, HR databases, and external job advertisements. Examples include "Prosjektleder," "Seniorrådgiver," and "Programvareingeniør."

Stillingstittel is distinct from the stillingsbeskrivelse (job description). While the stillingstittel provides a concise label for the position, the stillingsbeskrivelse describes the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, reporting relationships, and performance expectations associated with the role. The same stillingstittel can appear in different contexts, but the detailed duties may vary across organizations.

In human resources and recruitment, the stillingstittel is a central element for classification, salary grading, and alignment with collective agreements or tariff systems. It facilitates internal organization, job postings, and payroll administration. Organizations may maintain standardized titles or a controlled vocabulary of positions to ensure consistency across departments and units.

Variations in stillingstitler across organizations can reflect differences in industry, corporate culture, or regional conventions. As a result, similar roles may have different titles, and the same title may be used for markedly different positions in different employers. When communicating about roles to external audiences or international partners, it may be necessary to provide clarifying descriptions or maps to equivalents in other systems.