Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers .

The Human Resources supports Kemira’s strategy and business objectives by developing the organization and people processes, driving leadership and talent development, and by providing efficient HR services to the business. We are now looking for an HR Manager to our Scandinavia team, with overall HR responsibility of Sweden and Denmark. In Sweden the organization includes one of the Kemira’s biggest manufacturing sites in Helsingborg, and commercial and function organizations, and in Denmark small commercial organization. The role requires a strong understanding of how a manufacturing environment works and a curiosity to develop world-class HR in a global company environment. You are primarily based in Helsingborg with flexible working opportunities.

Your main responsibilities:
• Manage and develop all HR topics in Sweden and lead work of small team of HR professionals

• Manage continuous collaboration with employee representatives and other stakeholders related to employment and labor relations
• Support people managers in interpreting and consistently applying law, policies and processes

• Support and coach people managers in all HR related topics across the employee life cycle to deliver strong employee experience.

• Plan and develop HR services including ownership of the cost management
• Implement local and global HR initiatives and processes and contribute to global development initiatives

What you’ll bring to the team:
• Experience in managing employee relations and strong understanding of Swedish employment related legislation, regulations and practices
• Strong knowledge of people processes and digital HR solutions
• Strong problem solving skills, time management and ability to adapt quickly and learn with a growth mindset
• Strong stakeholder management with local and global management and other key stakeholders.
• Curiosity and drive to develop HR for the future in a global organization
• Academic degree and relevant HR experience

What you can expect from us:
• A key role in our HR team where you will support our organization in Kemira’s strategy execution for sustainable profitable growth
• The opportunity to work on people topics with employees and leaders to deliver value, valuing difference, building trust, and empowering the team
• Excellent opportunity to be involved in people topics beyond your core role, e.g. diversity & inclusion and social sustainability

You will succeed if you have solid experience in managing HR operations in Sweden, and you are willing to continuously learn as part of our local, regional and global team. You work easily with different stakeholders and have a deliver value, inclusive and collaborative mindset. You see and understand the big picture, and at the same time are ready to roll your sleeves to manage daily operations when needed. Fluent spoken and written Swedish and English are required in order to be successful in the role.

Join Kemira and create better every day!

For more information please contact Head of HR, EMEA Paula Salonen, tel +358 50 501 1010 or paula.salonen@kemira.com

Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than March 17th.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. We provide the best-suited products and services to improve our customers’ product quality, process, and resource efficiency. Our focus is on pulp & paper, water treatment, and energy sectors. In 2022, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 3.6 billion and around 5,000 employees. Kemira is an equal opportunity employer. Kemira’s people sustainability target is to reach the top 10% of cross industry norm for Inclusion by 2025. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.

For more information, please visit our web site www.kemira.com/careers and LinkedIn .