HR Manager Nordics

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a HR Manager Nordics!! 

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Job ID: 45206

Are you passionate about providing real time, best in class “People” support for our Employees and Managers? Do you lean in and proactively seek to solve Business challenges through a people centric lens? 

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

As an HR Manager working with our sites and/or supporting a Country, you will:

• Employee Relations: managing and resolving employee relations matters, providing advice and mitigating the creation of formal employee relations issues where possible. A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant labor laws, investigation protocols, employee consultation processes and conflict resolution strategies are needed. Participate in the development, implementation and review of human resources policies and procedures for the department in line with legislative and business requirements.

• Managing Performance: institute consistent practices that ensure all colleagues and their managers are fully engaged in the performance management process. Promote and provide training on how to utilize our continuous performance tool to foster regular feedback and conduct frequent goal reviews. Support the creation of performance improvement plans and training needs analysis where required.
• Managing Absence: institute consistent practices that ensure all colleagues and their managers are proactively engaged in the absence management process enabling a successful and supportive return to work following short- or long-term leaves.
• Workforce Optimization: work in partnership with HRBP’s and COE’s to implement workforce strategies and plans that flex in times of Business needs. Comprehensive experience is required to conduct involuntarily terminations and furlough programs in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Workforce Flexibility: institute consistent practices that ensure all colleagues and their managers are coached through the various options available to them. Including but not limited too; parental leave, emergency time off, flexible working and study leave.
• Workforce Planning: coach hiring managers in all aspects of position management and support stakeholders in the requisition creation, approval process as well as scoping the job architecture and assessing market competitiveness.
• New Hire Orientation & Onboarding: ensure a first-class employee orientation and onboarding experience for new and acquired employees. Support managers and employees throughout their first 90 days, including probationary reviews.
• Off Boarding: As with our welcome, our goodbye is also a professional experience through tailored outplacement support, pre-retirement planning and exit interview discussions that are handled with curiosity and a learning mindset.
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Support the due diligence efforts, conduct site visits, and implement the integration playbook with a strong focus on employee onboarding and compliance trainings. Work in partnership with the responsible HRBP on any Organizational strategies that need specific support implementing.
• Career Development: Support managers and employees with guidance and resources to enable rich career development conversations.
• Employee Engagement and Belonging: Drive the adoption and implementation of the employee engagement and diversity and inclusion strategy. Facilitate relationships with local community partners and take the lead in social responsibility, morale and appreciation events for your stakeholder group. Additionally, conduct stay and exit interviews to inform retention strategies.
• Operationalize HR Processes: Train and coach employees and managers on how to leverage our global employee platform to ensure all aspects of the employee life cycle are effective.. This includes performance appraisals, merit, salary adjustments, promotional assessments, bonus calculations and communications, goal setting and talent management.
• HR Leadership and Governance: As a valued and active member of the site/country leadership team you will proactively champion the people agenda and provide balanced insights and advice that will help drive the Business towards achieving its goals. Be knowledgeable on emerging trends, changes to legislation and best practices as you work in partnership with the Global HR Compliance team to manage policy changes and implement local strategies.
• Crisis Management: Represents the human aspects and people needs that arise during times of uncertainty and crisis. Examples may include severe weather conditions, pandemic response, or events where the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees require immediate coordination, communication and specific actions to be taken.
• People Operations: Partner with the Global Compliance team to ensure seamless handoffs so they are set up for success in being able to accurately capture the data changes within our various systems in real time. 

Your Experience and Background include:  

• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Human Resources (preferred)
• Proven and progressive experience gained in HR or other equivalent roles with transferrable skills
• Skilled at navigating and influencing through a matrixed organization
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally, build strong relationships and become a trusted partner to relevant stakeholders
• Experience of working with Sweden Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Experience of working with the Swedish Labor Organisation ‘Teknikforetagen’
• Relevant experience and a solid understanding of Sweden labor law
• Experience of Finland and Denmark labor laws would be highly advantageous
• Must be fluent in Swedish and English
• Proficient in MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Knowledge of HR systems: SAP Success Factors would be highly advantageous

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package

• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance

• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.

Please be aware that our recruitment process may include the use of AI-powered tools to assist in screening applicant resumes. These tools help us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications and skills align with the job description. We use AI in a responsible manner and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations. Importantly, all applicants are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. AI is used to support, not replace, human judgment in the evaluation process.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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