Nordic HR Business Partner

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

In the Nordic region SGS has almost 1000 employees across the countries, with our headquarters located in Linköping, Sweden. More information at https://www.sgs.com/en.

Job Description

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys combining hands-on business partnering with Nordic HR development? We are looking for a proactive HR Business Partner to support our operations across the Nordic region, with a particular focus on Sweden. Working closely with business leaders and managers, you will help address people-related needs and develop HR practices that support business priorities and a positive employee experience.

Your main responsibilities

As an HR Business Partner, you will work closely with managers, providing practical guidance on leadership, performance management, employee engagement and other people-related matters. You will also manage complex employee relations cases, including rehabilitation and disciplinary processes.

You will support your assigned business lines with workforce planning, organisational design and development, while also facilitating change initiatives. You will provide guidance on employment law and collective agreements, work closely with trade unions and employee representatives, and support managers in negotiations.

Alongside your business partnering responsibilities, you will implement and improve key HR processes and contribute to Nordic HR initiatives that strengthen the employee experience, wellbeing, engagement and company culture. You will also have country-level HR responsibilities in Sweden, providing expertise and support on local employment matters.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Human Resources or a related field

• 3–5 years of documented experience in a broad HR role, ideally as an HR Business Partner in an international or Nordic organisation.

• Strong knowledge of Swedish employment law, collective agreements and union consultation and negotiation practices

• A structured, practical approach, with the ability to prioritise effectively and handle difficult issues with sound judgement

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across organisational levels and Nordic cultures

• Fluency in written and spoken Swedish and English

• Knowledge of employment law and HR practices in other Nordic countries, as well as proficiency in an additional Nordic language is an advantage.

Additional Information

At SGS, you will be part of a supportive Nordic HR team, with opportunities to contribute locally and develop shared practices across the Nordic region. We offer a varied role, close collaboration and opportunities to learn and develop within a global organisation, together with a friendly work environment, modern offices and flexible working hours.

Please apply via our recruitment system by 30 November 2026. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout the application period. For more information about the role, please contact Petra Tihinen, phone +358 40 482 3055.

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