HR Business Partner

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Stockholm, SWE
In-Office
Entry level
Other • Retail
The Role
Supports retail and office managers and employees across Sweden and Norway with employee relations, performance, wellbeing, leadership, development, consultation processes, talent planning, recruitment, compensation, engagement activities, and payroll-related administration. The role provides practical HR guidance, strengthens workplace culture, ensures compliant people processes, and partners with Nordic HR colleagues in a commercial, customer-facing environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!

At Vita Brands, part of Fiskars Group, our brands are part of everyday life in homes across the Nordics.

We are looking for an HR Business Partner to support our retail and office teams in Sweden and Norway.

In this role, you will be close to the business and support managers and employees in everyday people topics. You will give clear and practical HR guidance, help managers navigate people processes, and contribute to a positive employee experience across our retail network and office functions.

What you'll do

You will help our teams with topics such as:

  • Providing practical HR support to retail and office managers on employee relations, performance, wellbeing, leadership, and people development
  • Helping managers strengthen the desired culture through practical actions based on employee feedback and engagement results
  • Running local consultation processes independently and ensuring they are handled in a structured, fair and compliant way
  • Contributing to talent, succession, and workforce planning discussions by bringing local insight and HR perspective
  • Supporting recruitment in close collaboration with hiring managers
  • Supporting annual HR activities such as performance reviews, compensation processes, and engagement actions
  • Providing backup support for the HR Generalist in Sweden, helping ensure continuity in everyday HR processes, including payroll-related administration
     

What we're looking for

You are a pragmatic and business-minded HR professional who enjoys building trust with managers and employees in a commercial, customer-facing environment.

You would bring:

  • Experience from an HR Business Partner, broad HR Generalist, or similar role.
  • Confidence in supporting managers with employee relations, performance, and organizational topics.
  • Good understanding of Swedish employment legislation and labor relations; understanding of Norwegian employment legislation is an advantage.
  • Experience from retail, hospitality, consumer goods, or another customer-facing environment; this would be a strong advantage.
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and coaching skills.
  • A proactive and solution-oriented way of working, with the ability to balance business needs and employee experience.
  • Fluency in Swedish and English.
  • Willingness to travel within Sweden and occasionally to Norway and Finland.

The role is based in Stockholm and reports to the VP HR for Iittala, Moomin and Nordic Brands, based in Finland.

Why join us?

This is a varied role in a fast-paced, commercial environment where you can make a visible impact on everyday leadership, employee experience, and the continued development of our retail and office teams in Sweden and Norway. You will be part of a Nordic HR team and work closely with colleagues across Nordic countries.

Interested?

Please send your application through our careers site. We review applications continuously and would be happy to hear from you.

Last day of application:

2026-09-26

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At Fiskars, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:


Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.


Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region.


Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.


Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.


Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.


Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.


Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.


Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.


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Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary 
 

Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth. In 2024, Fiskars Group’s global net sales were EUR 1.2 billion and we had close to 7,000 employees. We have two Business Areas (BA), Vita and Fiskars.  

BA Vita offers premium and luxury products for the tableware, drinkware, jewelry and interior categories. Its well-known brands include Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Moomin Arabia, Iittala and Waterford. In 2024, BA Vita’s reported net sales were EUR 605 million. Already 50% of BA Vita’s net sales comes from direct-to-consumer sales, comprising approximately 500 stores and approximately 60 e-commerce sites.   

BA Fiskars consists of the gardening and outdoor categories, in addition to the scissors and creating, as well as cooking categories. The brands include Fiskars and Gerber. In 2024, BA Fiskars’ net sales were EUR 547 million.  

Read more: fiskarsgroup.com

Skills Required

  • Experience as an HR Business Partner, broad HR Generalist, or in a similar HR role
  • Experience supporting managers with employee relations, performance, and organizational topics
  • Good understanding of Swedish employment legislation and labor relations
  • Fluency in Swedish and English
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and coaching skills
  • Proactive and solution-oriented approach with ability to balance business needs and employee experience
  • Experience in retail, hospitality, consumer goods, or another customer-facing environment
  • Understanding of Norwegian employment legislation
  • Willingness to travel within Sweden and occasionally to Norway and Finland
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The Company
HQ: Espoo
5,001 Employees

What We Do

Fiskars Group’s vision is to create a positive, lasting impact on our quality of life. Our brands Fiskars, Gerber, Iittala, Royal Copenhagen, Waterford, and Wedgwood are present in people’s everyday lives – at home, in the garden, and outdoors. This gives us an opportunity to make the everyday extraordinary today, and for future generations. We have a presence in 30 countries, and our products are available in more than 100 countries. Our shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki (FSKRS).

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