HR Manager

AkzoNobel has a passion for paint. We’re experts in the proud craft of making paints and coatings, setting the standard in color and protection since 1792. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Nordsjö, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. In the Nordics we have commercial operations in all countries, production and development (R&D) sites in Sweden and employee around 1 200 people. Headquartered in the Netherlands, we are active in over 150 countries and employ around 32,000 talented people who are passionate about delivering the high-performance products and services our customers expect. For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com
Are you passionate about People, Planet & Paint? Do you have a solid and wide experience within HR? Would you like to work with dedicated colleagues in one of the world's leading Paint and Coatings companies? We are now looking for a new colleague to take on the role as our HR Manager on site just outside Malmö.
What you will do?
As HR Manager (HRM) you will be surrounded by fantastic HR colleagues and belong to a HR Manager team of five where the competencies and experience within HR is high. With an open dialogue and mindset, we support each other in different situations and challenges that arises in the role of HRM. You will be a member of the Management Team for the site in Malmö. We work within a matrix organization and with that comes communication and cooperation with stakeholders both locally and globally.
In your role as HRM in the Site Management team you will contribute to the creation and realization of the site strategy which defines the local HR agenda in line with overall business plans. You provide leadership, HR expertise and partnership to agree the appropriate Human Capital objectives, metrics, processes and plans to ensure a capable and motivated workforce and to assure the targets for the business are met. Your main responsibilities are:
• Provide business partnering and coaching to the local Management Team in driving teams’ engagement, talent development, performance management, organization structures and resourcing strategies
• Responsible for the HR business partnering with functional managers in all HR related topics across the whole employee life cycle such as employment relations, training, performance, talent management, workforce planning et cetera
• Follow up the performance through KPI:s and Employee Engagement results (OHI)
• Implement policies and directives and coordinate human resources activities, such as employment, compensation, employee relations, benefits, training, performance- and talent management and employee services by performing the duties personally or through the HR organization.
• Liaise with our other HR functions on day-to-day basis to ensure the key HR processes are executed and delivered as planned, and in line with site/country policies implement global policies and processes.
• Support the business in implementing compensation & benefits and annual salary reviews
This is a permanent position starting as soon as possible and you will be placed on our site just outside Malmö. You will report directly to HR Manager Nordics.
Who you are?
You are a natural leader with an open mindset and prestige less attitude. You have outstanding communicating skills and the ability to communicate at different levels of the organizational with a passion for developing and motivating others. You have the mindset of continuous improvement and understand the needs of the “customer” within the business.
You have a University degree in Human Resources or other related experience together with at least 7 years of wide HR generalist experience preferably in previous Nordic/Global exposure in Manufacturing and Supply Chain areas. You have a solid experience from union negotiations, both blue and white collar. Project experience as a member in the international/cross-functional project team(s) or a project leader within the own unit. Fluent knowledge of both Swedish and English, written and spoken, is a requirement since you will work in an internal arena. Experience from working with a Management Team is a plus.
Why should you work at AkzoNobel?
At AkzoNobel we offer a warm and inclusive atmosphere where we work together as one to reach our goal of being the reference in color and protection. With focus on diversity and innovation we actively work with our co-workers for you to thrive and continuously develop. This is also the basis to why we were appointed one of Sweden’s Career companies 2022. We offer you an international environment where you will take on rewarding and challenging projects that will broaden your senses and challenge you. You will work with competent and like-minded colleagues who share your attitude and enthusiasm. Welcome to us!
Your application
We welcome people from all different backgrounds who see sustainability, safety and innovation as important principles. If you have a passion for paint, take the plunge and submit your application already today for your chance to work together with us! We do not accept applications via email or phone.
For further information about the role, please contact, Åsa, Nordics HR Manager, +46 708 36 5216
For further information about the recruitment process, please contact, Christina Borin, Nordics Talent Acquisition Partner, +46 76 112 8564