About this role
Sandvik Machining Solutions (SMS) is Sandvik’s largest business area, with 18,000 employees worldwide. We are the leading supplier in the global cutting tool industry and our brand portfolio holds some of the strongest brands in the market. We always strive to be more efficient and invest in our long-term success. Today, new technology paves the way for exciting new products and methods, as well as for new business opportunities within manufacturing – and we are currently entering the industries of additive and digital manufacturing to strengthen our leading position even more. To support our future success, we are looking for a HR Business Partner (HRBP)/HR Generalist for SMS Common functions – a versatile and unique role, where you get to use your skills for both strategically setting the direction for the future, as well as for guiding managers and employees to success in their daily tasks. Joining our HR team, you will be part of an interesting, inspiring and challenging journey that requires your true commitment to contribute to further development of the organization, and in addition, you take responsibility for our local HR delivery and coordinate shared HR services provided by SMS on a global scale. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about HR and enjoys working in an ever-changing environment. You report directly to VP HR Sandvik Machining Solutions. This position is based in Sandviken and some travel is part in the job. Your mission – To strategically steer our organization and provide hands-on business advice In this position, you have a dual mission as you work both strategically and operationally. In your more strategic role, you take an active part in setting the strategic agenda for the common functions, and with your genuine interest in understanding the business, you develop and implement an HR strategy in line with the identified business needs. You take an active role in both driving and supporting the organization in change processes, and you take responsibility for managing, supporting and ensuring follow-through of core HR policies and processes; such as Talent & Succession Management, Performance Management, Diversity & Inclusion and Resourcing. In the more operational part of your role, you use your expertise to guide co-workers by proving hands-on business advice. To raise understanding in people management and HR related topics, you coach your local line managers, and as you support managers and participate in union negotiations, you ensure compliance with Swedish labor legislations. Furthermore, you act as contact person for employees regarding contract, legal questions and individual development; making building relationships – and trust – one of your prioritized tasks, which you are expected to do by working closely with the organization and through accessibility, professionalism and responsiveness. Your character – A flexible multi-tasker with true dedication for HR We are looking for someone with a degree in preferably HR, or equivalent knowledge gained through working experience. Your background includes working with various HR business assignments, and at least some of these, in a global context. You also have good knowledge of the Swedish labor legislation. We value that you have the ability to work effectively within a matrix organization and if you have experience of change management we consider it a plus. Since we operate in a truly international environment, your skills in English must be excellent, both verbally and in writing We place great value on your personal qualities, which are characterized by a combination of strong integrity, confidence and a positive attitude. You are structured and enjoy acting in an ever-changing environment, where your flexibility and ability to solve problems and multi-task are very important, and you are driven by working with long term strategic challenges. At Sandvik, we strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers. Application Send your application no later than September 16, 2018. Read more about Sandvik and apply at www.sandvik.se/career , Job ID: R0003127. Contact information For further information about this position, please contact: Carolina Granat, recruiting manager, +46 (0)70 526 26 01 Union contacts – Sweden Thomas Lilja, Unionen, +46 (0)70 261 04 82 Anna Åkesson, Akademikerförening, +46 (0)70 642 83 29 Peter Olsson-Andrée, Ledarna, +46 (0)26 26 19 84 For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444. Recruitment Specialist Renée Nordström Prior to this recruitment, we have already decided on what advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to utilize. In light of this, we respectfully decline any contact with marketing or recruitment agencies regarding additional channels or campaigns. Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group offering products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability and safety. We hold world-leading positions in selected areas – tools and tooling systems for metal cutting; equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries; products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as products for industrial heating. In 2017, the Group had approximately 43,000 employees and sales of 91 billion SEK in more than 150 countries within continuing operations.