Human Resource Business Partner

We’re looking for a Human Resource Business Partner for a global company in Gothenburg. Start is ASAP, 7 months limited contract to begin with. This role is 75% onsite in Gothenburg and 25% can be remote.

Assignment description

We are looking for a Human Resource Business Partner who provides comprehensive, locally compliant HR support across the full employee lifecycle while serving as the primary expert on Swedish labor law, employee relations, and union matters. Acting as a trusted HR advisor, the position supports recruitment, compensation, work environment, and mobility topics while ensuring consistent, high quality HR service and governance.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Employee Relations & Labor Law

Manage union dialogue and negotiations, including consultations related to reorganizations and other labor law–driven processes.

Act as the key HR representative in discussions with unions and employee representatives, ensuring full compliance with Swedish labor legislation.

Provide guidance to managers on employee relations matters, work environment obligations, and HR policies.

Employment Lifecycle Management

Draft, review, and manage employment contracts, amendments, and related documentation.

Support onboarding, contractual changes, and offboarding in line with local legal requirements and internal policies.

Provide general HR administration support across the employee lifecycle.

Compensation, Performance & Rewards

Coordinate and support salary review and performance review processes, ensuring alignment with the guidelines and local practices.

Advise managers on compensation-related matters within approved frameworks.

Recruitment Support

Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, including role definition, interview coordination, and offer preparation.

Ensure recruitment processes comply with local labor laws and internal governance.

Global Mobility Coordination

Act as the HR interface with the Global Mobi