HR Regional Manager Nordics

• Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to the MD and Nordic Management Team, offering commercially focused HR guidance.
• Build strong internal relationships to deliver high-level HR support aligned with business priorities across the Nordics.
• Drive credibility of the HR function by delivering added value through proactive, solution-oriented support.

• Develop and implement competitive remuneration policies and salary structures aligned with local practices and SGS global guidelines.
• Manage multi-country payroll processes, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and understanding of local tax regulations.
• Oversee global reward processes including Annual Salary Review (ASR) and AIP, and lead local implementation.
• Conduct job evaluations using Towers Watson methodology, in collaboration with regional/global reward teams.
• Analyze and manage HR metrics (e.g., payroll, time tracking, employee records, benefits) to inform decisions.

• Lead recruitment across Nordics & Baltics, ensuring attraction of top talent and compliance with SGS recruitment policies.
• Build partnerships with Global TA and approved sourcing platforms (e.g., SmartRecruiters, LinkedIn, agencies, universities).
• Apply structured selection methods and tools (e.g., psychometric testing) to ensure quality hires.

• Implement and manage the L&D strategy for Nordics & Baltics in alignment with global/regional initiatives (e.g., TR & SP, leadership programs).
• Coordinate training programs to address business needs and track effectiveness through key HR indicators (e.g., turnover, engagement).

• Drive adoption and effective use of SGS performance management systems (e.g., mySGS).
• Ensure timely execution of the performance cycle and provide ongoing coaching to managers and staff.
• Deliver training and refresher sessions to reinforce performance management practices.

• Roll out HR policies, procedures, and processes in line with SGS Group guidelines and local legal requirements.
• Foster transparent communication around organizational and personnel changes across Nordics & Baltics.

• Maintain constructive relationships with social partners and contribute to SGS's positive public image.

• Lead and develop the HR teams across the region to deliver consistent, high-quality support.
• Identify and mentor future HR leaders; ensure HRBPs can act as true strategic partners through effective use of mySGS.

• Act as the regional Workday (mySGS) expert; lead local deployments and support ongoing optimization in collaboration with Regional HRIS.
• Enable data-driven decision-making by delivering analytics and reports to management teams.

• Promote a culture of safety and compliance with SGS health, integrity, and human rights policies.

• Degree in Human Resources or related field; MBA preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of senior HR leadership experience, including 5+ years in a multi-country role.
• Proven track record as Head of HR for a medium to large-sized organization.
• Strong background in managing HR across the Nordic and Baltic regions.

• Strong leadership in matrixed and multi-country environments.
• Skilled in team coordination, motivation, and aligning efforts toward common objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Trusted advisor with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Decisive, action-oriented, and resilient under pressure.
• Commercially driven with a strategic mindset to enhance business competitiveness.
• Independent, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Deep expertise in HR systems, including compensation and talent development platforms.
• Culturally adaptable with international experience and willingness to travel.
• Fluent in English.
• Committed to SGS standards of ethics and integrity in all decisions and actions.

• Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule and hybrid work model.
• Access SGS University and Campus for continuous learning options.
• Thrive in a multinational environment, collaborating with colleagues from multiple continents.
• Benefit from our comprehensive benefits platform.

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