HR Business Partner

Company description:

At NKT in Karlskrona, we develop and manufacture high voltage power cables that enable the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will be part of an international engineering centre with advanced high voltage test halls, modern cable production and the cable laying vessel NKT Victoria. As Connectors, we collaborate to develop innovative technology that connects a greener and more sustainable world. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and operates in more than 30 countries.NKT - We connect a greener world. www.NKT.com.

Job description:

Support people, leadership and performance in a global organizationDo you thrive in a complex international environment where you can support leaders, drive improvements and turn business needs into impactful people solutions?

As HR Business Partner at NKT, you will combine strategic HR business partnering with practical execution, working across functions, countries and cultures to turn priorities into action.

Enhancing leadership and supporting business performanceAs a trusted HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting and developing leaders while driving HR initiatives that strengthen both people and business performance. With responsibility for a large production area, you will operate in a changing and international environment with stakeholders across the organization. Your ability to establish trust, offer clear direction and understand the business will be essential to your effectiveness.

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as a trusted and constructive HR partner, providing support and strategic guidance on people-related matters.
• Manage employee relations and labor law processes, including negotiations in a collective bargaining environment.
• Support leaders in health and safety, rehabilitation and systematic work environment management.
• Coordinate and support organizational change, workforce planning and leadership development, contributing to a healthy culture and long-term organizational capability.

The position is based in Karlskrona or Malmö (with a high presence in Karlskrona), and reports to the Sr Director People & Culture. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across the global People & Culture organization.

Driven HR professional who thrives in global complexityAs a self-motivated HR professional, you manage a wide-ranging agenda with initiative and enjoy turning challenges and ideas into practical solutions.

You are comfortable working in an international matrix organization and know how to balance different perspectives, priorities and stakeholder needs.

In addition, we believe you bring:•    Relevant academic degree in HR or equivalent •    Several years of experience as an HR Business Partner in an industrial or manufacturing environment•    Ability to implement change initiatives effectively•    Solid knowledge of Swedish labor law and experience handling employee relations•    Fluent in English and Swedish

Elevate people and performance on NKT’s growth journey NKT is dedicated to building a diverse organization and a culture in which people from all backgrounds can succeed and do their best work. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work.

This role offers you the chance to shape how we work with people and leadership while directly supporting NKT’s ongoing development and growth. You will collaborate with experienced colleagues and stakeholders across our international organization, build your skills across strategic HR, leadership development, organizational change and continuous improvement, and have the opportunity to turn ideas into solutions with visible impact on both people and performance.

"As a leader, I believe in combining high performance with a genuine caring mentality. I strive to live NKT's shared belief, We Care, every day. To me, this means caring about my work, my colleagues, and my own development and well-being. I strongly believe that personal passion has a direct impact on professional performance. When people are engaged and energized outside of work, that enthusiasm often carries over into their careers, resulting in higher levels of commitment, resilience, and achievement.

One of my greatest passions is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The sport has taught me the importance of discipline, continuous learning, humility, and perseverance. It reinforces many of the leadership qualities I value most, including accountability, respect, resilience, and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure. These are principles that I strive to bring into my leadership every day." says Hiring Manager, Andreas Sjöström.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 2026-11-29. An extract from the criminal record, alcohol- and drug tests, medical tests along with personality tests, will be part of our recruitment process.

Union representativesSveriges Ingenjörer - Christian Fisch,  Unionen, Joakim Wikström  Ledarna - Roger Jönsson,

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