HR Manager Sweden

Pierce, Europe's largest and fastest growing motorcycle-focused online retailer, is looking for a HR Manager Sweden, located at its HQ in Stockholm that can partner with our business functions.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the HR Manager will be responsible for the Swedish HR function as well as be an integral part of an international HR team across our offices in Sweden, Poland and Spain. The HR team works to provide growth for employees and create opportunities for them to realize their potential, while also helping the company to build capabilities and reach targets.

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced HR Manager to lead the Swedish HR function in a young, dynamic and international company with more than 400 employees (whereof more than 100 in Sweden) across our 5 offices in Sweden, Poland, and Spain. We have many of the HR basics in place and are in the process of creating a company-wide HR function that can also support the business and our leaders in a more proactive way and with a strong focus on employee engagement.

Key roles and responsibilities

- Managing the Swedish HR team and HR agenda
- Developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
- Managing key HR processes and tools for Sweden, including performance management, succession planning, training & education, compliance, compensation and benefits
- Managing or supporting the talent acquisition process, including employer branding, recruitment and onboarding
- Implementing initiatives to build a 'one Pierce' company with shared values and a shared culture across the different offices


- Master level education in Human Resources preferred, or a related field with a strong interest in people and organization
- 5+ years of HR experience including experience in managing a local HR function and / or being part of an international HR team
- Comprehensive HR knowledge and specific knowledge of the Swedish setting, including employment law, HR best practices, compensation, organizational planning, restructuring, recruitment, employee development, health & safety, and driving employee engagement
- Ability to work on both strategies and operational details and not afraid of 'getting the hands dirty' when needed
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills in English and Swedish, skills in Spanish or Polish would be considered a plus
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Results driven
- International and multi-cultural exposure

If you are an HR Manager who 'knows what great HR looks like' and wants to be part of driving and developing the HR area within Pierce and at the same time grow with Pierce, then we would like to meet with you and we are considering applications on an ongoing basis. We will give you the opportunity to develop the local HR function as well as being part of the group HR team and to have a real impact on the organization. We expect you to have a strong drive for results, overcoming obstacles and challenges, and diving into the operational details as required. You feel comfortable operating in a somewhat ambiguous environment, you create structure but you can also be adaptable and creative in getting things done. You are a real people's person and know how to inspire and energize both leaders and the company.

Experience in retail, e-commerce or affinity with motorcycles would obviously be a plus!

Pierce is a leading and fast-growing e-commerce company selling gear, spare parts, accessories and streetwear to over 1.1 Million active riders across all of Europe through the online stores 24MX, XLMOTO and Sledstore via some forty websites adapted to the local markets. Pierce has two major segments targeting two different customer groups, Offroad – sales to motocross and enduro riders, and Onroad – sales to riders on paved roads and tracks. With a large and unique product assortment, including a number of its own brands, an excellent customer experience and attractive prices, Pierce is changing the motorcycle enthusiast market in Europe.

The headquarter is located in Stockholm, Sweden, the central warehouse is located in Szczecin, Poland, and the customer support is located in Barcelona, Spain. During 2020 Pierce had around 400 employees and net revenues exceeding SEK 1.5bn (€150MM). Pierce also hosts a very active social media community with over 1.3 million followers.

During 2020 Pierce was selected as one of ‘Sweden’s Best Managed Companies’ by Deloitte in partnership with Nasdaq and was recognized as a 'D-Award' finalist as a top-3 e-commerce player in Sweden. During 2021, Pierce concluded an IPO and listed its shares on Nasdaq Stockholm's main market.

It started with a passion for our sport, was driven by the enthusiasm of our staff and we still dare to reach out for more with love and dedication for our customers.

Join us on our quest to become the most admired retailer within the motorcycle industry and shape the way motor enthusiasts shop by offering a state-of-the-art online shopping experience built on passion, professionalism, and a good dose of rebellious spirit.

We are passionate about riding motorcycles and have an exciting program for employees who want to learn to ride or get more involved in motorsport. But non-riders are also very welcome to join of course.