Physical Compliance Specialist – Group Compliance, H&M Group

Do you have experience of products’ physical compliance and safety? Are you passionate about research, and communication? Then read on!
Group Compliance department is part of the function “Quality Strategy and Compliance” at our Global Supply Chain organization. Within the function, we aim to make sure we deliver consistent product quality that our customers will love.
Group Compliance is responsible for setting legal requirements and routines for all products sold by the H&M Group, in all countries and channels in line with local legislation and a precautionary principle. This includes product safety, labelling, chemical- and physical test demands. By supporting several parts of our business with our expertise, we contribute to the overall customer experience.
Job Description
We are eager to bring a Physical Compliance Specialist onboard, to be responsible for the group of products including furniture, kitchenware, home accessories and candles. We have a team of specialists with deep knowledge within their specific area. Ongoingly, we research and update ourselves on the specific topics and relevant legal requirements, including aspects of labelling, physical and mechanical restrictions, physical properties, and authority reporting. We then communicate with all relevant stakeholders within the H&M group such as Assortment and Production. Do you want to be part of creating customer value by providing safe and compliant products? Then becoming our next physical compliance specialist might be the challenge you are looking for. Key responsibilities include:
Research relevant physical related regulations in existing and future sales countries. Evaluate the information and set importance for H&M.
Secure that H&M’s physical restrictions for specified products/materials for all brands within the H&M-group are in line with global regulations as well as company policies.
Set, implement, up-date and follow up physical restrictions, standards, routines, methods and guidelines within H&M-group.
Ensure all key stakeholders are kept up to date with H&M’s physical restrictions.
Work proactively with these issues to improve weak points, identify new potential risks and avoid problems reoccurring. This includes tasks such as collaborating with the Assortment team on design risk assessments for new and existing products.
Cooperate with relevant external parties like working groups, standard organizations, authorities and NGO’s.


Requirements
We believe you are a communicative and driven team player who enjoys working with a variety of people, in an international environment. To succeed in this role, you are solutions-focused, curious, and structured with a collaborative “can-do” approach and an eye for details. You have a goal-oriented mindset and are eager to find great ways to drive results and have an impact.
Have a university degree in engineering or equivalent within the product group
Have at least 2 years work experience within product regulations and compliance
Good knowledge of materials and production processes
Insights around consumer products and have at least a few years of practical experience within a relevant field
Experience in reading and evaluating standards and regulations
Experience turning complex information into user-friendly guidelines
Fluent in English, written and spoken



Additional
If you believe you will bring value in this role and want to join our fantastic team, please upload your CV (English) as soon as possible but at the latest 1st of November 2021. Due to GDPR, we only accept applications through our career page. At H&M Group we strive to have a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Therefore, we kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that can easily trigger unintentional biases.
This is a full-time, permanent position, based in Stockholm.
H&M Group is committed to creating a Diverse & Inclusive environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability or age. We look forward to receiving your application!