What's the role?
For our ambitious, high performing team in Sweden we are searching for a talented HR professional with a high business acumen who possesses a successful track record in HR leadership.
Who is Hilti?
If you’re new to the industry, you might not have heard of us. We provide leading-edge tools, technologies, software and services for the global construction sector. We have a proud heritage, built over 75 years, and a worldwide reputation for pioneering products and exceptional service. With some 28,000 people in more than 120 countries, which we’re looking to expand, we’re a great place for you to show us your worth, step up to new challenges and grow your career.
What does the role involve?
The mission of Hilti Sweden is to drive sustainable value creation. As a key member of the Swedish leadership team, the HR Director will act as a Strategic Business Partner to the leadership team. You will influence, educate, develop and support leaders to drive business performance in order to achieve the company’s long term growth strategy. The Swedish organization consists of around 400 people and the headquarters is located in Arlöv, Skåne.
The rest of the organization is spread across Sweden and works within field based roles covering sales, retail and engineering.
Working within the framework of the Northern Europe (E1) HR Hub structure and leveraging the centres of expertise for Talent, Reward and Learning & Development you will:
- Lead the HR agenda as part of the Swedish leadership team Hilti Sweden and engage in all matters in which the leadership team are involved.
- Lead a cross-functional HR team of Business Partners, Recruiting Specialists and Shared Services Advisors to provide strategic business partnering, volume hiring and front line query management services for the organization.
- Work within the framework of the HR Hub structure and collaborate with HR Centres of Expertise to drive the E1 Hub practices within the MO; in HR Business Partnering, Recruitment and HR Shared Services.
- As a key member of the E1 HR Leadership Team, work on HR projects at a Regional/Global level as defined.
- Raise the focus on talent development and employee relations within the Swedish organization.
- Maintain and drive high employee engagement within the Swedish organization and be recognized externally as a Great Place to Work.
- Oversee the implementation of LEAN initiatives within HR Sweden, in order to drive efficiency and capacity within the team and provide alignment on HR processes regionally.
- Lead the external vendor relationship for payroll in Sweden.
- Lead the union cooperation and negotiations within 4 different collective agreements.
You will report to the General Manager of Hilti Sweden and within the HR Hub structure will have a dotted professional reporting line to the Head of HR for Northern Europe.
Hilti Sweden proud to be ranked #1 in Great Place to Work – 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018.
What do we offer?
Show us what you’re made of and we’ll offer you opportunities to move around the business – to work abroad, experience different job functions and tackle different markets. It’s a great way to find the right match for your ambitions and achieve the exciting career you’re after.
Why should you apply?
We have an excellent mix of people and some of our best account managers joined us with no experience. So, if you’ve never worked in sales or construction, that’s fine with us. Success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability, no matter what your background.
What you need is:
- Hilti is a people business and we are looking for a person with excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, who can influence and engage team members in both a one-to-one setting and in groups.
- The candidate has achieved an advanced degree; Master’s or MBA in related field/area of study or have a related Bachelor’s Degree and Professional Qualification in HR.
- The candidate should have between 5-7 years of well-rounded HR leadership understanding involving; employee relations, talent management, recruitment and employee development.
In addition, the candidate must have previous people management experience.
- The candidate should also have proven experience as a senior HR Professional in a complex, commercially driven organization that requires detail-orientation, sound judgement and strong analytical skills.
- The successful candidate can demonstrate an accelerated career progression to date and has a track record of achieving ambitious results.
- The candidate should be internationally mobile for future career progression. The candidate must be able to travel for work within Sweden and abroad.
- Verbal and written fluency in Swedish and English is required.
Flexible working is one of many ways that Hilti seeks to ensure that it offers a work-life balance that works for employees and works for the business. We offer flexible working options to suit different stages in your life and aim to support you to find the right balance between work and home life.