Job Description:
HR Manager – Automation
Location: Laxå, Sweden
ESAB is a global leader in welding and cutting technologies with a long tradition of innovation and business excellence. Within our Automation organization, we are building a strong and future-ready HR function to support continued growth and performance.
We are now looking for a HR Manager – Automation to act as a strategic HR partner for our Automation organization in Europe, with primary responsibility for our site in Laxå. In this role, you will collaborate closely with leaders and employees to strengthen engagement, develop talent and drive change.
Your responsibilities:
Act as a strategic HR partner supporting business objectives across the Automation organization
Support the operations team out of Laxå
Develop and implement HR strategies with the Senior HR Director – Global Products
Partner within the global HR network
Manage employee relations according to Swedish labor law (MBL, negotiations, salary reviews)
Support talent acquisition, performance management and succession planning
Drive learning and development initiatives
Maintain HR systems and data (Workday)
Provide HR reporting and insights
Ensure compliance with European labor law and internal policies
Your profile:
At least bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field
Fluent in English and Swedish, both written and spoken (mandatory)
Minimum 5 years of HR experience
At least 2 years in a strategic HR role
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
Experience in multinational or matrix organizations
Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Analytical, proactive and adaptable mindset
High integrity and professional judgment
We offer:
Strategic role in a global market-leading company
Opportunity to influence HR within Automation Europe
Professional development and career growth
International and collaborative working environment
Strong values and inclusive culture
Equal Opportunity Employer:
ESAB is an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity and inclusion and provide equal opportunities regardless of background, identity or status protected by law.
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What We Do
ESAB is a world leader in the production of welding consumables and equipment.
Our brand is synonymous with world-leading expertise in the following key areas:
* Manual welding and cutting equipment
* Welding consumables
* Welding automation
* Cutting systems
Celebrating 110 years since its founding, ESAB now serves a global market. We are represented in almost every country by subsidiaries or agents providing sales and support. ESAB also has manufacturing plants across four continents.
Manufacturers everywhere are looking for ways to improve productivity and reduce operating costs. One way to achieve this goal is to align with a welding and cutting partner that offers a complete line of innovative solutions that meet the current demands of industry. ESAB has led the way in research and development of better technologies and products for this industry since its founding.
ESAB has many great minds working on ways to make our industry stronger and better able to meet the needs of the future. We are constantly striving to expand our product offerings – from the best in traditional welding applications to large automated manufacturing facilities. ESAB continues to offer world-class technical support and educational opportunities to help our customers work smarter and better. We are dedicated to working with customers to help them be more productive, more profitable, and better able to compete.
The ESAB group has been owned by Colfax Corporation since January 13, 2012.
To learn more visit our website at www.esab.com and choose your region to begin
