Group HR Communication Manager

Scania; Stjärna; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health center

Wellness allowance

Bonus

Flexible working hours

Company car leasing

Team events

Stockholm commuting support

Job summary

Scania within TRATON Group R&D in Södertälje seeks a Group HR Communication Manager to lead strategic HR and HR R&D communications across brands and markets. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to harmonize messaging, strengthen employee engagement, and drive transparency in an international environment.

This role combines strategic planning with global collaboration. You will partner with HR communicators across TRATON brands and locations, supporting transformation and alignment

Qualifications

• Experienced communications professional in multinational organizations.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination across functions.
• Fluent English; Swedish and/or German are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead communication planning and execution for Group HR and Group HR R&D initiatives from editorial planning to content creation and deployment.
• Support leadership with strategic communication advice and activities.
• Build a strong international network of HR communicators across TRATON brands and locations.
• Ensure consistent, employee-oriented communication across functions, countries, and stakeholders.
• Drive communication activities supporting TRATON's transformation and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with communicators across Sweden, Germany, the US, Brazil, and other locations.
• Travel occasionally within the TRATON network to strengthen collaboration.

Skills

Communications

Project management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Job description

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This position is within one of TRATON’s companies.

Group HR Communication Manager

TRATON is a group of strong brands with a shared mission: transforming transportation together to create the future of sustainable transport solutions. Within TRATON, we include MAN, Scania, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Together, we have the power to transform transportation - Let´s make a difference together. Find out more: www.traton.com

Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do.

Role Summary

This role is a part of TRATON Group R&D, located in Södertälje, Sweden

Take the lead in shaping TRATON Group HR communication and Group HR R&D communication as one of the main drivers of TRATON's transformation. In this role, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across the organization to ensure consistent, impactful, and strategic communication across brands, functions, and markets. You will support the ongoing harmonization of HR communication within TRATON, strengthen employee engagement, and help build transparency and alignment in an international environment. The role combines strategic communication planning with extensive collaboration across the TRATON GROUP and its brands.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead communication planning and execution for Group HR and Group HR R&D initiatives, from editorial planning to content creation and deployment.
• Support People & Culture leadership and management teams with strategic communication advice and communication activities.
• Build and coordinate a strong international network of HR communicators across TRATON brands and locations, fostering alignment and collaboration without formal authority.
• Ensure consistent and employee-oriented communication across functions, countries, and stakeholders while considering local requirements and different organizational contexts.
• Drive communication activities that support TRATON's transformation journey and contribute to greater transparency, employee engagement, and cross-brand cooperation.
• Collaborate with communicators and stakeholders across Sweden, Germany, the US, Brazil, and other TRATON locations.
• Travel occasionally within the TRATON network to strengthen collaboration, build relationships, and support international communication initiatives.

Who You Are

• You are an experienced communications professional with a proven track record in multinational organizations and complex stakeholder environments.
• You thrive in international and intercultural settings and enjoy building networks, creating alignment, and influencing without formal authority.
• You combine strong communication expertise with project management skills and the ability to navigate change and organizational transformation.
• You are resilient, collaborative, and comfortable balancing different perspectives while driving progress in a dynamic environment.
• You have a strong interest in People & Culture topics and can quickly understand local requirements, employee relations, and co-determination processes across markets.
• You communicate fluently in English. Swedish and/or German language skills are considered a strong advantage.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – your unique experience and perspectives is valuable to us.

This Is Us

You will be part of an international Communications team of approximately ten colleagues, primarily based in Munich, with selected team members located close to key business operations across the TRATON GROUP. The team works in a highly collaborative manner, with shared ownership, knowledge exchange, and strong support between colleagues. Through close cooperation with teammates across locations and brands, you will contribute to shaping communication in an organization undergoing significant transformation.

Within TRATON Group R&D, you are an important part of something bigger. Joining us means gaining access to the ins and outs of the entire transportation industry.

TRATON Offers

We offer a dynamic and engaging workplace where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of everyday life. You will be part of a strong team environment that encourages knowledge sharing and close cooperation across functions.

With a structured development plan and a wide range of training opportunities, TRATON Group R&D supports your professional growth both locally and internationally.

Benefits include access to our health center in Gröndal or a wellness allowance, bonus, flexible working hours, and company car leasing. We also arrange events for employees and their families, and for those living in Stockholm, convenient commuting is supported through direct Scania Job express buses to Södertälje.

Application

2026-11-08

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:
Anne Katrin Wieser [e-mail]

This recruitment process is handled by Scania for TRATON Group R&D