Stockholm, Sweden · Hybrid
Would you like to combine an HR role with a meaningful mission? Sweden HR Group is currently recruiting an experienced and driven Senior HR Business Partner to Swedfund. This is an opportunity to join an international or…
Skills: HR Business Partnering, Learning & Development, Swedish Employment Law, Employee Relations, Union Collaboration
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Act as a trusted advisor to managers by strengthening HR processes and implementing the Learning & Development framework. Manage employee relations, union negotiations, and health and safety initiatives while contributing to HR digitalization.
Requires at least 10 years of senior HR experience, including 3-5 years in L&D and strong knowledge of Swedish employment law. A university degree in HR or Business Administration and fluency in English are expected.
Would you like to combine an HR role with a meaningful mission? Sweden HR Group is currently recruiting an experienced and driven Senior HR Business Partner to Swedfund.
This is an opportunity to join an international organization that invests in sustainable businesses to reduce poverty and create long-term impact in developing markets.
Swedfund is Sweden's development finance institution, with a mission to reduce poverty through sustainable investments in developing countries. With approximately 120 employees and offices in Stockholm, Nairobi, Abidjan, Kyiv and Bangkok, Swedfund plays an important role in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on climate.
About the Role
As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will play a key role within Swedfund’s HR team and act as a trusted advisor to managers across the organization.
Key responsibilities in this role
Running, strengthening, and further developing existing HR processes and practices.
Driving and further developing the implementation of Swedfund’s Learning & Development framework.
Running, developing and maintaining the organization’s systematic work environment and health & safety initiatives.
Supporting managers in employee relations, organizational development, and employment law matters.
Managing union collaboration and participating in negotiations with local employee representatives.
Supporting recruitment initiatives and talent acquisition activities.
Running and developing manager's and regional forums.
Contributing to the digitalization and continuous improvement of HR processes and systems.
We Are Looking for Someone Who Has
At least 10 years of experience in a senior HR role, of which 3-5 years within L&D (Learning and Development).
Extensive experience supporting managers in both operational and strategic HR matters.
Good knowledge of Swedish employment law.
Experience working with employee relations, union collaboration, and negotiations.
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
Experience working in complex, knowledge-intensive organizations.
The following are considered strong advantages:
Experience working in an international organization.
An HR experience from banking, finance, insurance, legal, or other equivalent professional services environments.
Experience in driving HR process improvements and digitalization initiatives.
Knowledge of HR systems such as Hailey HR, Teamtailor, or Learnifier.
French language skills.
A university degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
Who You Are
You are a self-driven, proactive, and confident HR professional who enjoys taking ownership and working independently. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects and priorities run in parallel, and you have a strong ability to prioritize and move initiatives forward without requiring close supervision.
You combine a pragmatic mindset with a high standard of quality and build credibility quickly with both managers and employees. You are equally comfortable operating at a strategic level as you are rolling up your sleeves to deliver practical HR support.
Practical Information
Location: Stockholm, Sweden (company policy allows remote up to 2 days/week).
Travel: Travel to the Nordic and other European countries as well as to the Swedfund’s regional offices is requested (approximately twice a year)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Please note: Before submitting your application, you will be asked to answer a few screening questions. These reflect the essential requirements for the role, and only candidates who meet these requirements will be able to submit an application.
https://www.swedfund.se/sv
Sweden HR group is a consulting firm specialized in HR & People Management, that offers the most flexible and modern solutions in any company’s organizational- and HR related areas – from strategy to practical implementation. We tailor our approach to your unique needs and phase of business, and we have the flexibility to quickly scale up or down when needed. We work with B2B in all kinds of industries; for example – Tech, Retail, e-Commerce, Pharmaceutical and Banking/Finance. We work in teams, which offers our clients the benefit of having a whole People & Culture department at their disposal – regardless of the size of the organization and/or task. Our extensive expertise and experience ensure that we always focus on the business benefits of the services we deliver. As our client, you will get the most flexible and modern People & Culture/HR solution. We call it HR of the future.
Offices: Vasagatan 28, Stockholm, Stockholm County 11120, SE
Sweden HR group is a consulting firm specialized in HR & People Management, that offers the most flexible and modern solutions in any company’s organizational- and HR related areas – from strategy to practical implementation. We tailor our approach to your unique needs and phase of business, and we have the flexibility to quickly scale up or down when needed. We work with B2B in all kinds of industries; for example – Tech, Retail, e-Commerce, Pharmaceutical and Banking/Finance. We work in teams, which offers our clients the benefit of having a whole People & Culture department at their disposal – regardless of the size of the organization and/or task. Our extensive expertise and experience ensure that we always focus on the business benefits of the services we deliver. As our client, you will get the most flexible and modern People & Culture/HR solution. We call it HR of the future.
Offices: Vasagatan 28, Stockholm, Stockholm County 11120, SE
