Director HR Operations- Europe

Lyten, Inc.; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Innovative work environment

Team collaboration culture

Job summary

A leading materials science company is seeking a Director, HR Operations Europe, based in Sweden. You will oversee all HR operations, ensuring compliance with Swedish employment law and optimizing HR processes. This role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources and 8–10 years of HR experience, including proficiency in Workday and familiarity with Swedish labor laws. Join a fast-moving company focused on innovation and making a real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in HR operations or leadership.
• Strong understanding of Swedish labor law and payroll processes.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all HR operations including employee administration and HRIS management.
• Design and implement standardized HR processes ensuring compliance with Swedish law.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance employee experience.

Skills

HR operations leadership

HRIS proficiency

Data management

Fluent in English

Fluent in Swedish

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Human Resources, Business Administration

Tools

Workday

SAP

SuccessFactors

UKG

Job description

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made.We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century.**Director, HR Operations Europe****Responsibilities****HR Operations and Process Excellence*** Oversee all HR operations including employee administration, HRIS management, and payroll coordination.* Design and implement standardized HR processes across sites, ensuring compliance with Swedish employment law, GDPR, and company policy.* Monitor key HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, headcount, cost per hire) and report trends to management.* Lead continuous improvement projects to streamline HR workflows and enhance employee experience.**Operations**:* Administration of HR systems & applications* Data input & management* HR project management as needed**Mobility*** VISA & immigration management* Global mobility programs & admin* Vendor management**HRIS**:* Leading integration activities from historical HRIS to WD* Optimize & process improve system architecture* Project management for talent programs* HR metrics, scorecards & ad hoc reports* 3rd party application integrations**Payroll*** Leading monthly manual payroll processing efforts* Payroll vendor Management* Own implementation of new global payroll vendor* Implementation of new timekeeping tool in Workday for European locations**Required Skills*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.* Minimum 8–10 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in HR operations or HR service delivery leadership.* Proficiency in HRIS and data management (e.g., Workday, SAP, SuccessFactors, UKG or equivalent).**Preferred Skills*** Strong understanding of Swedish labor law, collective agreements, and payroll processes.* Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.* Fluent in English and Swedish (spoken and written).**Why Work at Lyten**At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate.Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.What You’ll Find at Lyten* A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.* Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.* Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.* Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard.* Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.* Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.* Purpose-driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together.Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation.Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.