People Partner to The Body Shop Sweden&Denmark

To our amazing People team in our cluster Sweden and Denmark, we are now looking for our new People partner. The role is responsible for partnering with the business and working on our People Strategy together with the rest of the People team, which will exist of you, Head of People and two People & Payroll Coordinators. You will work widely over the People-field and closely with managers within the retail business as well as our service office based Retail Operations/Learning Academy colleagues. The Head Office is placed in Södermalm, Stockholm where you will have your base.
If you are a collaborative, dedicated and ambitious People professional with an interest in supporting managers and the business with: talent acquisition, labor law, working environment and employee engagement – please keep reading, because you might be our new colleague!


THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL
Support managers in labor law and personnel related issues
Attract, recruit, retain and succession planning
Recruitment – responsible for TBS recruitment process as well as handling incoming applications, conducting interviews, building a pipeline of talent etc.
Support DSM and Store Managers in what “TBS talent” looks like
Introduce, coach, educate and support Store Managers on best practice, HR policies & procedures
Create and update guides for Store Managers/employees
Employer Branding; Identify forums where TBS can be represented and build/maintain relations with schools connected to the Retail industry
Secure HR efficiencies; ensure the international functions core processes and practices comply with all legal requirements
Ensure compliance to Health & safety regulations, highlight any areas of risks (stores)
Direct support to Head of People in People related issues in the cluster
Other projects such as volunteering projects, various global projects etc.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a dedicated and inspiring People partner with proven track record of supporting and coaching managers on different levels. You feel confidence working within a fast paced environment with multiple stake holders and you see trust and integrity as a natural part in building good relations. You are curios and understand business dependencies by taking a holistic approach.
We also think that you have:
Great knowledge of Swedish labor law and working environment legislation, preferably Danish as well
Fluent knowledge in Swedish and English, preferably Danish as well
Ability to use own initiative
A driving force to create change
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Project Management skills
Recruitment and talent assessment

IDEAL EXPERIENCE
Working with operational HR minimum three years
Working with labor law and collective bargain agreements
Working experience from retail or similar business field

QUALIFICATIONS
PAO degree or equivalent HR educational background

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
At The Body Shop, you will be offered an interesting role in an international and value driven business with great and passionate colleagues, both in store and in our Service Office. Our purpose values; Customer first, Purposeful Entrepreneurs, Joyful collective, reflect how we work as a team. We have a strong Wellbeing focus where we want to support and care for the whole person, both at work and at home so our people can love and live their best life in Mind, Body and Soul. We look forward hearing from you!


TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: 6 months’ probation period followed by a permanent employment. Full time 40 hours/week
START DATE: As soon as possible, according to agreement
Please submit your application via our recruitment system latest by 21st of March, however interviews will take place ongoing so please send in your application as soon as possible. Our current People Partner Sofi Holmlund, sofi.holmlund@thebodyshop.com, is happy to answer your questions about the position.
Please note that we accept applications submitted through our recruitment system only.
The Body Shop is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.
We believe that it’s what's on the inside that counts and that your personal attributes are more important than the outside. Therefore, we ask that you send your CV without a photo.