HR Manager

Are You A Passionate And Forward-Thinking Hr Professional Ready To Make A Real Impact In A Dynamic, International Environment? Do You Thrive In A Role Where You Can Combine Strategic Thinking With Hands-On Hr Expertise?

If so, we invite you to join our team at People Operations Northern Europe as HR Manager!

In this role, you will be a key partner to the business. Trusted to lead and shape People & Culture practices that drive performance, engagement, and growth. You will manage the full spectrum of people processes with precision and care and at the same time, you will play a central role in strategic initiatives that strengthen our culture, enhance leadership capabilities, and support organizational transformation. 

You will join a team of colleagues located across Northern Europe and you are reporting to the Director, People Operations Northern Europe. 

This position is a fixed term employment covering a parental leave for approximately 12 months, with start preliminary March 2026, with preferred location is Gothenburg.

Key Responsibilities

As HR Manager you will play a key role in driving people and organizational development across your region. You will collaborate closely with leaders and stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals and strategy. 

The role includes the following, but is not limited to: 

• Establish a trusted partnership with the business area/function in your region.
• Lead and participate in harmonization and projects of HR processes and employee benefits. 
• Be accountable and coach people leaders for HR processes such as talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture and engagement initiatives that drive high performing teams. 
• Partner with people leaders to support the delivery of appropriate training and development programs.
• Drive organizational change and leadership development initiatives. 
• Develop and implement policies in compliance with local legislation, ensuring communication, training, and monitoring across the organization. 
• Promote a healthy, inclusive, and engaging work environment and lead local engagement strategies. 
• Partner with labor unions, councils, work councils, and government authorities - managing negotiations, compliance, and conflict resolution. 
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.  

Expectations For You

• 5 years of experience working as an HR Manager, Generalist, or Business Partner in a global, multicultural organization. 
• Relevant academic background (Bachelor’s degree or higher). 
• Strong knowledge of Swedish labor law, collective agreements, and practices, especially in industrial or manufacturing environments with a blue-collar workforce. 
• Proficient in HR systems and digital tools, with an interest in digitalizing HR processes. 
• Fluent in Swedish and English, with strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills. 
• Willingness to travel occasionally, mainly within Sweden. 

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

• Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through
• Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly
• Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety
• Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

We Offer

A rewarding position with a global industry leader. You will work in a collaborative team environment where your contributions drive organizational success and support your own professional growth. Here, you will have the opportunity to make an impact and help shape the future of the industry. In addition, we offer you a good package of compensation and benefits, and a wide variety of different learning opportunities.

Additional Information

If you are passionate about People & Culture and eager to work in a global setting, we would love to hear from you. Please send your application as soon as possible via the link provided, as we will start screening applications immediately, but no later than January 6, 2026. Please note that we do not accept applications via email. 

We perform background checks and alcohol/drug testing, in line with our commitment to a safe and secure workplace.  

When everything works together   

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

Join the team – and lead the way with us!

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