HR Manager, Scandinavia, BA Fiskars

HR Manager, Scandinavia

Our Role

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead and develop all local HR activities for BA Fiskars across Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. This is a key business-facing role where you will partner closely with leaders and employees to ensure high-quality, consistent, and compliant people practices that support business growth. You will drive the HR agenda for the Scandinavian countries, contribute to continuous improvement, and support the full employee life cycle.

You will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, supporting them across the full employee life cycle and helping the business build the right cost structure, capacity, capabilities, and culture to deliver on its goals.

As part of the Sales Cluster Scandinavia Management Team, you will serve as HR Business Partner to the Director, Sales, Scandinavia, with a functional reporting line to the CHRO, Business Area Fiskars.

This position is based in Oslo, Norway and is a fixed-term maternity leave cover (approximately 12 months), available at 75–100%, with a hybrid working model. We are ideally looking for someone to start in April.

Key responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end HR support to leaders and employees across Sweden, Norway, and Denmark

• Act as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters

• Partner closely with HR Managers, the People Experience team, and Group/GBS HR to develop and implement people processes, policies, and initiatives

• Proactively identify HR needs and continuously improve existing processes

• Support the full employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, engagement, well-being, learning and development, leadership, and compensation & benefits

• Coordinate and support local payroll processes in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

• Manage relationships with key vendors and external partners together with relevant stakeholders

WHO YOU ARE

You bring a balanced combination of HR expertise, practical problem‑solving abilities, and the capacity to work independently in a dynamic, international environment. You build effective working relationships, communicate clearly, and apply sound judgment in supporting leaders and employees.

What we are looking for

• Around 5 years of experience as an HR Generalist or HR Manager across the full employee life cycle

• Experience in HR Business Partnering

• A university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

• Experience supporting B2B sales organizations

• Experience coordinating payroll processes in Norway

• Experience working with stakeholders across multiple countries

• Strong understanding of Norwegian labor law (knowledge of Swedish or Danish labor law is an advantage)

• Experience with global HRIS tools, preferably Workday

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

• Full professional proficiency in English and at least one Scandinavian language

START YOUR JOURNEY AT FISKARS GROUP

We look forward to receiving your application. We review applications continuously, so please submit your CV in English. A cover letter is not required.

We are committed to protecting your personal data, and therefore we only accept applications through our career website.

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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.

Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.

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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