People Partner

Svitzer; København; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Svitzer is seeking a trusted People Partner to join the Europe P&C team. You will work closely with the Regional Head of People & Culture Europe to drive HR projects, support organizational change, and develop the people agenda across Europe.

You will thrive on ownership, work independently, and contribute to employment contracts, process improvements, and key HR initiatives with a collaborative team across Europe, including the Nordic/Copenhagen region.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of HR experience in an international environment.
• Solid understanding of the employee lifecycle and core HR processes.
• Experience supporting both operational HR activities and larger HR initiatives or projects.
• Good interpersonal skills and a service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a sense of urgency and flexibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience with HR systems, preferably Workday.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning and execution of strategic HR projects and initiatives
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, talent management and employee development activities
• Advising managers on Danish employment law, HR policies and employee relations matters
• Managing HR administration with a strong focus on quality, compliance and employee experience
• Preparing employment contracts, addenda and other HR documentation
• Supporting annual HR processes such as salary reviews, performance management and talent reviews
• Ensuring compliance with local legislation, company policies and global HR frameworks
• Identifying opportunities to simplify and improve HR processes and ways of working
• Taking ownership of tasks and projects from idea through implementation

Skills

3-7 years HR experience

Employee lifecycle understanding

English communication

HR systems (Workday)

Confidentiality

Tools

Workday

Job description

People Partner

My name is Hannah Holst Kragelund, Regional Head of People & Culture Europe, and I am looking for a trusted People Partner to join our team.

Here, you will be working closely with me as well as with a dedicated P&C team of professionals spread across Europe. You will play a key role in ensuring that the fundamentals are executed flawlessly while also driving projects, supporting organizational change, and contributing to the development of our people agenda across Europe.

I am looking for someone who thrives on taking ownership, works independently, and has the judgment to know when to challenge and when to support. Someone who is equally comfortable preparing an employment contract, improving a process, managing a project, or helping solve complex people-related challenges.

About us

Svitzer is a leading global towage operator, founded in 1833, Svitzer builds on almost 200 years of experience. Our powerful tugboats and experts in towage work tirelessly to keep goods flowing, businesses thriving, and communities connected. Today, Svitzer is a leading global port and terminal infrastructure provider, serving approximately 2,000 customers in over 140 ports and 40 terminals across 37 countries through a fleet of 456 vessels, and with more than 4000 employees.

Leading sustainable marine solutions requires the best equipment and an environment where people can thrive. At Svitzer, we believe that when we are passionate about our people, our people will be passionate about our customers

What we offer

At Svitzer, you will join a truly international organization with a professional, ambitious, and down-to-earth culture. We value diversity, collaboration, and inclusion, and we believe that great results are achieved when talented people are given the trust, support, and freedom to succeed. We learn from one another, challenge ourselves to improve, and lead with care.

Our European headquarters is located in Nordhavn, Copenhagen, close to metro and train connections. While we are passionate about our work, we also believe there should be room for a life outside of work. We encourage knowledge sharing, new ideas, and constructive challenge, and we give people the autonomy that comes with taking ownership and responsibility.

As a People Partner, you will be trusted with meaningful responsibilities from day one and have the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally as part of a supportive and highly capable People & Culture team.

By joining us, you can expect:

• Involvement and a high degree of responsibility for your tasks
• Supportive and dedicated colleagues both locally and globally
• Good opportunities for personal and professional growth
• A strong commitment to a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working hours

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will amongst others include:

• Supporting the planning and execution of strategic HR projects and initiatives
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, talent management and employee development activities
• Advising managers on Danish employment law, HR policies and employee relations matters
• Managing HR administration with a strong focus on quality, compliance and employee experience
• Preparing employment contracts, addenda and other HR documentation
• Supporting annual HR processes such as salary reviews, performance management and talent reviews
• Ensuring compliance with local legislation, company policies and global HR frameworks
• Identifying opportunities to simplify and improve HR processes and ways of working
• Taking ownership of tasks and projects from idea through implementation

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented and passionate about helping others. Moreover, we expect you to bring:

• 3-7 years of experience from a similar HR role in an international environment
• Solid understanding of the employee lifecycle and core HR processes
• Experience supporting both operational HR activities and larger HR initiatives or projects
• Good interpersonal skills and a service-oriented mindset
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and a sense of urgency and flexibility
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience with HR systems, preferably Workday

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement?Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likelyto apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!