HR Advisor - Nordics

Contract: full-time, permanent
Location: Stockholms Central (2/3 days onsite)
Reports to: Global Head of HR Operations

Are you an experienced HR professional passionate about delivering exceptional employee experiences and operational excellence? Do you thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments where your expertise can make a real impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We're seeking a skilled HR Advisor to join our globally recognised organisation, supporting employees across Sweden, Denmark, and Norway from our central Stockholm office. With flexible hybrid working arrangements, this role offers the perfect balance of strategic influence and hands-on HR responsibilities. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping people processes, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive workplace culture-all while collaborating with colleagues across regions to deliver best-in-class HR support.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career within a forward-thinking company that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Why Join Us?

• Global Impact: Be part of a pioneering organisation at the forefront of cloud-based spend management technology, empowering over 4,000 customers worldwide with cutting-edge solutions.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy hybrid working arrangements based in central Stockholm-combining the energy of office collaboration with the flexibility of remote productivity.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an environment that champions diversity, personal growth, and teamwork. Your contributions will help shape the future of finance teams across the Nordic region and beyond.

Your Role: What You'll Do

As our HR Advisor - Nordics, you'll take ownership of end-to-end HR operations for employees across Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. From onboarding new hires to advising managers on best practices and ensuring compliance with local employment laws, no two days will be the same. Here's what you can expect:

• Be the Go-To Expert: Serve as the primary point of contact for all HR processes in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway-ensuring full compliance with local employment laws and regulations.
• Support Managers & Employees: Provide clear guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices to foster a consistent and supportive workplace environment.
• Policy Governance: Keep HR policies up-to-date by monitoring legislative changes and recommending updates to ensure compliance.
• Seamless Employee Journeys: Lead onboarding and offboarding processes-from contract signing to benefits enrolment-ensuring every transition is smooth and efficient.
• Payroll & Benefits Administration: Collaborate closely with Payroll and Benefits teams to manage accurate payroll processing and resolve complex queries.
• HRIS Management: Maintain data integrity within our HRIS (HiBob), conduct regular audits, optimise workflows, and implement scalable improvements.
• Employee Relations: Handle sensitive matters with empathy and professionalism while coaching managers through performance management or disciplinary actions.
• Global Collaboration: Partner with international stakeholders across Payroll, Legal, IT, and Finance teams to align local needs with global initiatives.

What You Bring: Skills & Experience

To excel in this role, you'll need a combination of technical expertise, regional knowledge, and interpersonal skills:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in HR roles within Nordic countries such as Sweden, Denmark, or Norway.
• Strong understanding of Nordic employment laws with the ability to translate regulations into practical workplace policies.
• Hands-on experience managing payroll processes and benefits administration across multiple locations.
• Proficiency in using HRIS platforms (e.g., HiBob or similar) for data management, reporting, and process optimisation.
• Exceptional communication skills-able to coach managers sensitively while building trust at all levels of the organisation.
• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement; you're always looking for ways to enhance processes or policies.
• Experience working within global teams or EMEA markets is highly desirable; familiarity with other geographies like the Netherlands is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred (or equivalent experience). CIPD/SHRM certification is advantageous.

What Sets Us Apart?

At our core is a commitment to innovation and collaboration. Founded in Sweden but now operating globally across 10+ countries, we empower businesses through advanced automation powered by AI-driven insights. Our culture is built on shared values:

• Connection: We respect each other's perspectives and work together toward common goals.
• Curiosity: We challenge conventional thinking to find better solutions every day.
• Ownership: We follow through on commitments because we believe accountability drives success.

With flexible hybrid working options tailored around your lifestyle needs-and access to ongoing learning opportunities-you'll feel supported as you grow both personally and professionally.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're excited about shaping HR operations across Nordic countries within a globally respected organisation-and want your expertise valued every day-this could be your perfect next move!

Apply today by clicking the link provided-we can't wait to hear from you!

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