Job Description
๐ขCompany: ASSA ABLOY
๐Location: Stockholm or Malmรถ, Sweden ๐ธ๐ช
๐ผJob Type: Full-Time | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract ๐ป
๐ขWork Mode: Agile / Hybrid ๐ข
โณExperience: 5+ Years ๐จโ๐ผ
๐Education: BSc in Human Resources Management or equivalent ๐
๐ฐExpected Salary: SEK 500,000 โ 650,000 Per Year (Approximately โน52 โ โน67 Lakhs Per Year)๐ธ
๐Job Category: Human Resources, International Jobs, HR Advisory, HR Operations, HR Analytics, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition ๐
๐Website: Website
๐Contact: Contact us
๐HR gets complicated when your workforce crosses borders.
Different countries.
Different employment laws.
Different employee expectations.
Different HR processes.
Now imagine being the person helping managers and employees navigate all of it.
That’s the opportunity at ASSA ABLOY.
The company is looking for an HR Adviser โ EMEIA to join its Head Office team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting employees and managers across approximately 20 countries spanning Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa.
This isn’t an HR role limited to one office.
It’s a role where global thinking becomes part of your everyday work.
๐About ASSA ABLOY:
ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in access solutions, helping make physical and digital spaces safer, more secure, and easier to access. ๐๐
The Group has nearly 63,000 colleagues across more than 70 countries, bringing together diverse teams, perspectives, and expertise.
The company places strong emphasis on career development, training, feedback, internal mobility, and creating opportunities for employees to shape their careers around their ambitions.
For HR professionals, that global scale creates an environment where people, technology, data, and business strategy come together.
๐กAbout the Role:
As an HR Adviser EMEIA, you’ll provide generalist HR support to employees and managers across the EMEIA Head Office organization.
You’ll act as a trusted HR partner throughout the employee lifecycle โ supporting everything from contracts and recruitment to performance reviews, compensation activities, HR analytics, employee development, and HRIS improvements.
You’ll also work with SAP SuccessFactors, HRIS specialists, Talent Acquisition teams, and recruitment partners.
The role requires someone who isn’t afraid of data, complexity, or multiple priorities.
Because sometimes the best HR advice isn’t found in a policy document.
It’s found by understanding the people, the data, and the business behind the question.
๐Key Responsibilities:
๐ Provide generalist HR advisory support to employees and managers across approximately 20 countries. ๐
๐ Ensure HR practices comply with applicable local employment laws and regulations across the EMEIA region. โ๏ธ
๐ Work closely with local and cross-divisional HR teams to identify issues and develop effective solutions. ๐ค
๐ Prepare employment documentation including offer letters, contracts, and variations to employment terms. ๐
๐ Partner with Talent Acquisition teams to manage recruitment campaigns and deliver a strong candidate experience. ๐ฏ
๐ Support employees throughout the complete employee lifecycle. ๐ฅ
๐ Support annual HR activities including pay reviews, objective setting, and performance reviews. ๐
๐ Monitor and report HR metrics to support informed business decisions. ๐
๐ Support enhancements to the global SAP SuccessFactors HR Information System. ๐ป
๐ Assist with HRIS testing, training, user support, and platform adoption. โ๏ธ
๐ Support EMEIA HR projects and Learning & Development initiatives. ๐
๐ Work closely with HRIS Specialists to improve HR system adoption. ๐ก
๐ Conduct Job Architecture assessments supporting employee development and Compensation & Benefits strategies. ๐ฐ
๐ Support initiatives designed to strengthen diversity and inclusion across the Division. ๐
๐ Travel between Stockholm and Malmรถ as required by the role. โ๏ธ
๐ฏRequirements:
๐ฏ BSc in Human Resources Management or equivalent qualification. ๐
๐ฏ Significant relevant HR experience. ๐จโ๐ผ
๐ฏ Strong working knowledge of Swedish employment law and legislation. โ๏ธ
๐ฏ Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. ๐ป
๐ฏ Experience working in a complex international organization is highly valued. ๐
๐ฏ Experience working within a unionized environment is preferred. ๐ค
๐ฏ Working knowledge of an advanced HR Information System. ๐ฅ๏ธ
๐ฏ Strong communication and interpersonal skills. ๐ฌ
๐ฏ Strong customer focus and ability to build trusted relationships. โค๏ธ
๐ฏ Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. ๐
๐ฏ Proactive approach with the ability to identify problems and develop solutions independently. ๐ง
๐ฏ Proficiency in both English and Swedish. ๐ฌ๐ง๐ธ๐ช
๐Preferred Skills:
โ
HR Advisory & Generalist HR ๐ฅ
โ Swedish Employment Law โ๏ธ
โ HR Operations ๐
โ SAP SuccessFactors ๐ป
โ HR Analytics & Metrics ๐
โ Compensation & Benefits ๐ฐ
โ Talent Acquisition ๐ฏ
โ Learning & Development ๐
โ Job Architecture ๐๏ธ
โ Employee Relations & Engagement ๐ค
๐Why Join ASSA ABLOY?
โ
Work with a global organization operating across 70+ countries. ๐
โ Support HR operations across a diverse EMEIA region. ๐
โ Gain exposure to international HR practices and employment legislation. โ๏ธ
โ Work with SAP SuccessFactors and global HR technology. ๐ป
โ Contribute to Compensation & Benefits, HR Analytics, L&D, and HRIS projects. ๐
โ Partner with managers and employees as a trusted HR adviser. ๐ค
โ Gain experience working across multiple countries and cultures. ๐
โ Access opportunities for training, development, feedback, and career growth. ๐
๐ฅCareer Insight:
The more global a company becomes, the less effective one-size-fits-all HR becomes.
A policy that works in one country may need to be adapted somewhere else.
A manager in Sweden may face a completely different employee challenge from a manager in India.
And a global HR system is only valuable if people actually know how to use it.
That’s why strong international HR professionals develop more than technical knowledge.
They learn to connect local realities with global strategy.
They understand data.
They understand people.
They understand employment law.
And most importantly, they learn how to turn complexity into clarity.
That’s the kind of HR professional global organizations need.