Are you passionate about working with iconic brands, fostering innovation and delivering exceptional consumer experiences? Then look no further than The Absolut Group HR team. Come join us and let's raise a glass to a fulfilling career and a bright future at The Absolut Group!

ABOUT US

The Absolut Group (TAG) holds global responsibility for the production, packaging development, innovation and strategic marketing of an extensive range of premium spirits brands. They include the iconic Absolut Vodka, Beefeater, the world's most awarded gin, Malibu, the leading flavoured rum and Kahlua, the number one coffee liqueur, along with a selection of agave spirits, including Altos tequila and craft gins such as Monkey 47. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, The Absolut Group is part of Pernod Ricard, a worldwide leader in the spirits and wine industry.

ABOUT THE ROLE

TAG HR Team consists of team members located in Sweden (Åhus and Stockholm) and Finland (Turku), supporting an international fast-paced organization of approx. 500 employees. Working with us means enjoying living up to high demands to make the business run safely and efficiently as well as contributing to making sure we equip our managers and employees with the right skills and knowledge for the future.

As HR Director for Operations, you will be a key stakeholder in TAG Operations leadership team as well as in the HR leadership team. Together with your team of HR professionals, you will be based in Åhus, and your primary responsibility is to provide first-class, proactive HR business partnering and support to Operations. You will lead and develop a team of three direct reports whose responsibility is HR Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition and Corporate Communications. You also have four people with a dotted line to you who take care of Payroll, Learning and Development and Corporate Communications. Finally, you will report to the VP Human Resources.

The Operations function you will support is of around 40 people managers and 320 employees, the majority located in Åhus/Nöbbelöv, for the distillation, production and packaging of Absolut Vodka, others are located in Stockholm, Finland, Spain, Scotland, USA and Canada bringing to life other exciting brands!

In your role you will:

Business Partnering - provide direct strategic partnership to Operations. Understand business and departmental goals to then provide the necessary people programs, initiatives, and action plan to achieve them. Provide guidance, consultation and mentoring regarding for instance performance review, talent review and succession planning, goal planning and development plans, organizational structure and associated processes and resources. Together with hiring managers you ensure we find the right talents for our business, welcome them onboard and help them develop.

Leadership - participate in both TAG Operations leadership and HR leadership team meeting to be able to develop and implement the HR agenda that supports and drives the overarching goals of our company. Provide HR leadership and organizational support to management and leaders to achieve operational goals. Drive change and take initiatives to improve ways of working, develop a strong feedback culture and work proactively with employee health and well-being.

Employee Relations - provide guidance, support and training regarding strategies, HR policies and programs to build and improve employee relations. Partner with different stakeholders and work with HR related KPIs to ensure we offer a safe and healthy work environment. Proactively work with union relations, handle negotiations, and ensure compliance of labor laws and collective agreements.

ABOUT YOU

We see you as a highly motivated HR professional, with a strong drive and self-starter approach. You care about people and business, and you help achieve company's goals by building close and trustworthy relationships with people at all levels. You are a skilled communicator, and you create a climate where people are motivated to do their best with passion, innovation and integrity. You are not afraid of change or transformation, you see it as a fundamental part of a healthy ambitious business.

• University Degree Human Resources Management or similar or equivalent working experience
• Experience as HR Business Partner or similar role, preferably from production in an international environment
• At least 3 years' experience as a people manager and being part of a leadership team
• Strong knowledge of and experience from working with Swedish labor law and collective agreements, preferably from the food industry
• Excellent negotiation skills and experience in building and maintaining union relations
• Fluent in both Swedish and English

OUR OFFER

Here at The Absolut Company, we let contradictions meet. We are a middle-sized, proud Swedish company that stands for strong values and at the same time, we are part of a global group that offers new international connections every day with a possibility of an international career. Here you will meet innovation in a company with more than 100 years of history.

You are welcome to The Absolut Company for who you are. We believe that an inclusive workplace with diversity of experiences and perspectives creates a vibrant work environment and mirrors our global consumers.

APPLICATION

In this recruitment The Absolut Group (TAG) collaborates with Jefferson Wells, part of Manpower Group. For further information about the position please contact recruitment consultant Linda Svensson at 044-20 38 71 or linda.svensson@jeffersonwells.se

As we work with ongoing selection please apply as soon as possible. Not later than January 31^ST.