Head of People & Labour Relations

APM Terminals; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals Göteborg seeks a senior leader to head the People Function and partner with the Managing Director to set people strategy. You will lead labour relations, employee experience, and HR operations in a fast-paced, unionized terminal environment, balancing business needs with workforce wellbeing and compliance.

You will collaborate across the leadership team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with Swedish labour law and collective agreements while developing talents and

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in unionized, labour-intensive environments.
• Deep understanding of labour relations and employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of Swedish labour law and collective agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the People Function in Gothenburg and advise the Managing Director and leadership team.
• Drive strategic labour relations activities, including collaboration with trade unions and employee representatives.
• Lead and support collective bargaining negotiations and employee relations matters.
• Own and continuously improve People Function processes across the entire employee lifecycle.
• Support culture, engagement, and employee experience initiatives across the terminal.

Skills

Leadership experience

Labour relations

Employee relations

Swedish labour law

Stakeholder management

Trade union collaboration

Talent management

Succession planning

English fluent

Matrix organization

Job description

APM Terminals Göteborg seeks a senior leader to head the People Function and partner with the Managing Director to set people strategy. You will lead labour relations, employee experience, and HR operations in a fast-paced, unionized terminal environment, balancing business needs with workforce wellbeing and compliance.

You will collaborate across the leadership team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with Swedish labour law and collective agreements while developing talents and