HR Manager

We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. That’s why everything we do starts with People. Planet. Paint. Our world class portfolio of brands – including International, Interpon, Nordsjö and Sikkens – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations. 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 you be surrounded by fantastic HR colleagues and belong to a HR Manager team of five where the competencies and experience within HR is very high and with an open dialogue, 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 in a matrix organization and with that comes communication with stakeholders both locally and globally. Your role is to contribute to the formulation and realization of strategy as a member in the Site Management Team and define the local HR agenda in the 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 etc
• Follow up the performance through KPI:s and Employee Engagement results (OHI)
• Implement policy 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 Center of Expertise and People services (HR-support function) on day-to-day basis to ensure the key HR processes are executed and delivered as planned. 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 when suitable for you. You will be placed on our site just outside Malmö. You will report directly to Nordics HR Manager.

Who you are?
As a person 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 always have the mindset of continuous improvement and understands the needs of the “customer´s” 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. Project experience as a member in the international/cross-functional project team(s) or a project leader within the own unit. You have a solid experience from union negotiations, both blue and white collar. Experience in Management Teams is a plus. Fluent knowledge of both Swedish and English, written and spoken, is a requirement since you will work in an internal arena.


Why should you work at AkzoNobel?
At AkzoNobel you are met by a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We work together with a focus on innovation and sustainability, to be the leader in our industry. Diversity enriches our workplace, and we work actively together with our employees to make them thrive and develop. We work strategically to become a better employer. This has resulted in that we have been appointed one of Sweden's Career Companies and received Top Employer certification 2022. We offer you an international working environment where you take on rewarding and challenging tasks that broaden your horizon and develop you in your role. You will work with competent and like-minded colleagues who share your attitude and enthusiasm. Welcome!


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 go through the applications continously and do not accept applications via email or phone.


For further information about the role and recruitment process, please contact, Åsa Waldemarsson, Nordics HR Manager, +46 708 365216
For further information about the recruitment process, please contact, Christina Borin, Nordics Talent Acquisition Lead Nordics, +46 76 112 8564