HR Business Partner

Are you a true people person that loves to work close with managers, employees and the business? We’re looking for a HR Business Partner to join our Scandinavian HR-team and help our organization grow!

Become a part of transforming Europe’s leading Ferry Company
Stena Line is in an exciting period of change, when it comes to digitalisation and truly being an innovative forward-thinking company. Step by step, we are transforming the shipping industry moving towards achieving our vision - Connecting Europe for a sustainable future. At Stena Line, we are like family and friends to each other. We work hard together to solve problems and make a difference because we know that challenges make us grow. The journey starts with us!

Stena Line’s People & Communications department has a crucial part in this journey. The Scandinavian HR team handles all HR matters regarding our Swedish employees, serving 9 of our vessels as well as our shore organization. We are 12 colleagues who work closely together, sharing the responsibility while munching on our Friday candy. We are looking for two new colleagues to fill one permanent position and one temporary position.

What will you do?
Well, most of our staff works at sea. And since one of our colleagues is leaving to pursue new challenges, we are looking for a HR Business Partner to support parts of our business at sea on all HR-matters. Your main mission is to support and coach the managers in your business units so that they can fulfill their people management responsibility and become true Stena Line-leaders. With the strategic HR business plan in mind, you will drive, influence and advice on all people aspects such as organization change, structures, people processes and business improvement initiatives. You also get to travel on our vessels on a regular basis!

The role:


• Provide day to day support for managers in operational HR matters, including all investigation and requirement for disciplinary matters, compensation issues and rehabilitation
• Act as a single point of contact for managers in your business units
• Guide, coach and advice managers in employee development, performance, employee relations and HR-issues in line with the company policy
• Facilitate training sessions for managers and employees in line with our cultural journey

As the go to-person for our onboard managers in your business units, you have the opportunity to make change happen. Are you up for the challenge?

Who are you?
At Stena Line your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. We are looking for someone with a can-do mind-set that has a lot of drive and energy for improvements and change. You are able to deal with the typical issues when it comes to working with employees and are not afraid of challenging managers to think outside the box. You are motivated by strengthening managers through coaching them in their daily work and making them the best people managers possible. You have a passion for working with people and to see them grow, as well as working close to the operation. To deliver what you have promised is as important to you as being a friendly colleague with an excellent taste in candy.

The must-have’s:


• Bachelor degree or equivalent within HR
• Experience from working as a HR Business Partner or similar HR-role, preferable from a matrix organization with operational focus
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken, and experienced user of MS Office
• Ability to travel on a regular basis
• If you have an interest in work environment, that is a big plus!

Interested?
This is two fulltime positions, one is a permanent position and one is a temporary position for approximately 12 months, both is based in Gothenburg within our Scandinavian HR department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your application in English as soon as possible but no later than 18th of March, 2020. Please note that due to GDPR we do not accept applications via e-mail or postal service.

If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Karin Gelkén, People Manager Scandinavia at karin.gelken@stenaline.com or about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Stina Sörensen, Talent Acquisition Manager, stina.sorensen@stenaline.com.

About Stena Line
As the leader of sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We are constantly looking for people to join the Stena Line family who can contribute to our simple, friendly working environment where hard work and fun are the norm! We have over 6000 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK and the Baltics, all joining our one company and making a contribution to our company’s success. We believe it is up to us where we want to go next and how far we want to go. The journey starts with us.

Working at Stena Line means having a safe working environment and a good work-life balance. We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.