Interim People Manager

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Act as a strategic HR partner to management in Swedish operations and align HR efforts with business needs.
• Build trusting relationships with managers and teams, and act in an advisory capacity on HR-related issues.
• Developing leaders through coaching, training and ongoing feedback.
• Lead a small HR team with clear direction, ensuring that the team's efforts are in line with the company's overall objectives.
• Managing complex personnel matters and ensuring compliance with labor law, especially in a trade union environment.
• Contribute to coherent and efficient HR processes related to e.g. performance management, salary review and succession.
• Proactively work on the recruitment and onboarding of operational and collective hiring roles, in collaboration with the TA team.
• Drive change initiatives and support the organization during transitions.
• Participate in trade union negotiations and maintain good relations with trade union representatives.

To be eligible for the role:

• Academic degree in HR, Business Administration or equivalent field.
• At least 7 years' experience in advanced HR work, much of it in an operational environment with a focus on collective workers.
• Solid experience in managing complex HR matters in business-related roles.
• Previously had budget and performance responsibility and a good understanding of business-driven HR initiatives.
• Previous experience in leading and developing teams.
• In-depth knowledge of Swedish labor law and collective agreements, and experience of working in a trade union context.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategies for professional and operational roles.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence decision-makers at different levels.
• Very good communication and cooperation skills, as well as conflict management skills.
• Structured and solution-oriented with good analytical skills.
• Used to working in unionized activities.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

About the process:

The assignment is expected to last for 7 months on a full-time basis, starting immediately. We will present candidates to the client on Friday, May 2.

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