HR Business Partner Nordics

Iptor; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Bonuses

Generous vacation days

Job summary

Iptor is seeking an HR Business Partner Nordics to link business goals with people strategies across Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. You’ll work with leadership to drive organizational capability, employee engagement, and compliant HR operations.

Responsibilities include payroll governance, workforce planning, and lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with local laws and CBAs while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience as HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or similar role.
• Working knowledge of Swedish, Danish, and Finnish employment legislation.
• Experience with Swedish CBAs and employee relations.
• Payroll administration knowledge and governance experience.
• Strong data-driven approach to HR decisions.

Responsibilities

• Align HR strategies with business objectives and workforce needs.
• Advise leadership on workforce planning, organization design, and development.
• Support leadership on employee relations and risk management.
• Oversee multi-country payroll frameworks and compliance.
• Implement employment legislation updates across Nordic jurisdictions.
• Own Nordic HR operations including onboarding and lifecycle administration.
• Oversee pensions, benefits, and HR records with data accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with Swedish, Danish, and Finnish labor laws and CBAs.
• Coordinate union meetings and follow-up actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in payroll governance and employee experience.

Skills

HR administration

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder coaching

Cross-cultural collaboration

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

3–5 years HRBP/HR generalist experience

Tools

Payroll governance

HRIS/ERP systems

Job description

SUPPORT OUR GROWTH PLANSAS OUR NEXT HR BUSINESS PARTNER NORDICS

We are looking for a people-focused HR Business Partner to connect business strategy with effective people management, organizational development, and HR operations. This is a broad, hands‑on role in a relatively small international organization, offering the opportunity to work closely with leadership while taking ownership of key HR processes across multiple countries.

Working across leadership teams and international functions, you will help build organizational capability, strengthen employee engagement, and support business performance. Alongside strategic HR partnership, you will oversee multi‑country payroll governance and serve as the primary HR Operations contact for Nordic employees and managers, ensuring effective people processes and compliance with local employment legislation, collective bargaining agreements, and regulatory requirements.

WHAT AWAITS YOU AT IPTOR:

• Professional Development:We're committed to fostering professional development and career growth. Our comprehensive training and development programs empower employees to reach their full potential.

• A Collaborative and Innovative culture: At Iptor, our culture thrives on recognition, trust, and respect. We foster an inclusive and supportive environment valuing everyone’s contributions. We recognize dedication through an attractive salary package, bonuses, and generous vacation days. Our success is built upon collaboration and innovation.

Get a full overview at: Careers - Iptor

YOUR HELP AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR JOURNEY

• Align HR strategies with business objectives, workforce needs, and organizational priorities.

• Advise leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, talent development, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

• Support leadership teams in addressing complex employee relations matters, organizational challenges, and people‑related risks.

• Contribute to organizational change initiatives, including restructuring, business transformation, and workforce‑related regulatory developments.

• Oversee multi‑country payroll frameworks, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational compensation policies.

• Interpret and implement employment legislation and regulatory requirements, including pay transparency and compensation governance, across jurisdictions.

• Own Nordic HR operations, including employee lifecycle administration, onboarding, employment changes, leave administration, and offboarding.

• Oversee Nordic pensions, benefits administration, employee records, and HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with internal policies and legal requirements.

• Ensure compliance with Swedish, Danish, and Finnish employment legislation, collective bargaining agreements, and local labor market requirements.

• Coordinate routine union meetings, documentation, and follow‑up actions.

• Implement employment law updates, collective bargaining agreement requirements, and regulatory changes affecting Nordic employees.

• Coordinate work environment administration and compliance activities, including systematic work environment management (Systematiskt Arbetsmiljöarbete – SAM).

• Support the implementation of HR policies, programs, and initiatives across business units.

• Support leadership development, organizational capability building, and workforce readiness.

• Use workforce data and HR insights to inform decision‑making, identify risks, and support leadership priorities.

• Drive continuous improvement of HR processes, payroll governance, and employee experience across the organization.

• Recommend policy adjustments, HR initiatives, and operational improvements that support business performance, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth.

YOU STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD IF YOU HAVE

• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of relevant experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, HR Advisor, or in a similar HR role.

• Working knowledge of Swedish, Danish, and Finnish employment legislation and labor market practices, with the ability to navigate country‑specific requirements.

• Experience working with Swedish collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), union‑related processes, and employee relations.

• Training or certification in Swedish payroll administration (Löneadministration), with a sound understanding of payroll processes and governance.

• Experience supporting systematic work environment management (SAM) and related compliance activities.

• Strong HR administration skills and experience managing the full employee lifecycle, including pensions, benefits, and employment documentation.

• Strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to translate business priorities into practical HR strategies and initiatives.

• An understanding of organizational design, workforce planning, talent development, and leadership capability building.

• Experience advising and coaching managers, influencing stakeholders, and handling sensitive employee matters with professionalism and sound judgment.

• A data‑driven and structured approach to decision‑making, with strong attention to detail and an awareness of operational, employment, and compliance risks.

• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures, functions, and levels of the organization.

• A proactive, accountable mindset and a commitment to fairness, consistency, integrity, and continuous improvement.

• Proficiency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

At Iptor, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and excellence. We foster an inclusive workplace where every individual's contributions are celebrated and respected. Join us in creating an environment where each individual's unique contributions shape our success.

RECRUITER

Tereza Tencheva
Talent Acquisition Specialist