HR Manager for Manufacturing Operations in Falkenberg

Skill Kompetenspartner AB · Full-time

432 45, Varberg, Sweden

About the Company Our client is a large international company operating in the manufacturing industry. In Falkenberg, they have an established operation with both production and management organization, where HR works closely with managers and employees to support the business in both daily operations and long-term development. We are now seeking an experienced HR Manager for an extended consulting assignment starting as soon as possible. You will become part of a small local HR team and take on a broad, operationally-focused role with primary focus on the Falkenberg operation. About the Role As an HR Manager, you will work closely with managers and the business, serving as a trusted and professional HR support for both operational and development-related matters. The role is broad and involves supporting managers throughout the employee journey while contributing to organizational, team, and HR development. You will be part of the HR team in Falkenberg and collaborate with other HR functions across the organization. Most of the work takes place in Falkenberg, but you will also support the Mölnlycke operation as needed. The role includes, among other things: Support and coach managers on ongoing HR and personnel matters Provide advice and guidance on employment law, collective agreements, and internal policies Work with performance management, talent management, and employee and team development Support the business during changes and minor organizational and structural adjustments Contribute to organizational and competency development initiatives Equip managers with the right tools and support for managing employee and development plans Manage the onboarding process, from planning and activities to follow-up Develop and update role and position descriptions Initiate recruitment needs and collaborate with the responsible recruitment function Collect, analyze, and follow up on HR data and provide support on matters related to compensation This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working close to operations and is comfortable switching between daily personnel matters and more development-focused HR work. Your Profile We are looking for someone with extensive HR experience who has previously worked as an HR Manager, HR Business Partner, or in a similar operationally-focused role. You are confident in your HR expertise and accustomed to independently supporting managers with various personnel and organizational matters. To succeed in this role, we see that you: Have broad experience in operational, business-focused HR work Have strong knowledge of Swedish employment law and collective agreements Are experienced in supporting and coaching managers on personnel matters Have experience with performance management, employee development, and change work Can manage multiple issues in parallel and make well-founded assessments Can work independently while also thriving in close collaboration with others It is a merit if you have experience from the manufacturing industry or similar operations, particularly from an organization with both collective employees and salaried staff. As a person, you are: Confident and professional in your role Calm and organized even when the pace is high Clear and comfortable standing by your assessments Responsible and reliable Communicative and skilled at building trust Methodical and solution-oriented in your approach Other Information The assignment starts as soon as possible and is expected to run for approximately 10–12 months, with good opportunities for extension. For the right person, there is also potential to transition to a permanent position with the client company. We are therefore looking for someone interested in a long-term opportunity. The work takes place primarily on-site in Falkenberg. The role also involves travel to the Mölnlycke operation as needed, estimated at 5–10 percent of the time. Work from home may be arranged by agreement with your responsible manager. Application Process This is a consulting assignment where you will be employed by Skill. Selection is ongoing and the process has a short timeline, so don't delay submitting your application. For questions about the position, feel free to contact the responsible recruiter Maria Haswani, [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your application!