Communications Officer

Sandvik Group HR Services develop and provide a global, synergised HR service delivery model to the Sandvik organization.Focused areas include development, implementation and support of HR technologies, processes, tools and a standardised solution for HR administration.We are now looking for a Communications Officer.The position is based in Sandviken, Sweden.Key performance areas Sandvik HR is undergoing major changes and you are a key person in driving this change process.You will be responsible for initiating, promoting, implementing and following up all necessary communication activities.The holder of this position is a member of Sandvik Group HR Service's Management Team and reports to the Manager Sandvik Group HR Services.This global position involves cooperation across borders, cultures and organizational locations.This job requires considerable individual responsibility and reliance on personal initiative.The position will cooperate with other communications professionals in closely-related areas.The position is responsible for the global HR intranet and will also support other countries in intranet-related matters.As an intranet editor, you will report on different activities within the organization. Your profile You hold a university degree specialising in communications.You are a writer with good stylistic and pedagogical skills who knows how to formulate, edit and distribute information to different stakeholders.Extensive knowledge of intranet publication, preferably using Lotus Notes as a tool, is a requirement as is knowledge of image handling. As a person you are very well organized, have an eye for detail and possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.You possess strong project management skills and have a good understanding of process-oriented work environments.A prerequisite for this position is excellent language skills in English, both written and spoken. Sandvik is a global industrial group with advanced products and world-leading positions in selected areas ?tools for metal cutting, equipment and tools for the mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials as well as process systems.In 2009 the Group had about 44,000 employees and representation in 130 countries, with annual sales of nearly SEK 72,000 M.