We are looking for a talented Line Human Resources Generalist - Senior to join our team specialising in Human Resources for Cummins in Lindesberg, Sweden.
This role follows a hybrid work model, with 60% on-site work from the office in Lindesberg and 40% remote work.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Leading and coordinating the full rehabilitation and work‑adjustment process, from early identification to follow‑up and documentation.
- Supporting managers in handling sickness absence, rehabilitation cases, and difficult conversations, ensuring the employer meets all legal obligations.
- Providing expert guidance on employment law, including LAS, MBL, collective agreements and internal policies, and managing cases such as redeployments, investigations and disciplinary matters.
- Delivering staffing and recruitment support, including job design, workforce planning and people data analysis to maintain a diverse and capable workforce.
- Leading performance management activities, including development planning and coaching managers to build high‑performing teams.
- Ensuring accurate and compliant workforce information in HR systems, and supporting compensation and benefits processes in collaboration with shared services.
- Conducting and documenting HR investigations, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes.
- Driving HR process improvements, supporting training needs assessments, and contributing to organisational development initiatives.
To be successful in this role, you will need the following:
- Strong experience in HR advisory or generalist roles, with proven capability in rehabilitation, sickness management and employee relations.
- Solid understanding of Swedish labour law, collective agreements and HR policy application, with confidence advising managers on complex cases.
- Excellent communication, coaching and conflict‑resolution skills, with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret people data, ensure accurate HR documentation and support decision‑making.
Education/ Experience:
- Post‑secondary education in HR, employment law, behavioural science or an equivalent field, or extensive relevant experience in labour law and rehabilitation matters.
- Considerable experience in broad HR work, ideally in a generalist capacity.
- Experience working with external partners such as occupational health services, healthcare providers, Försäkringskassan and trade unions.
- Fluency in both Swedish and English is mandatory – reading, writing, speaking.
Skills Required
- Strong experience in HR advisory or generalist roles
- Solid understanding of Swedish labour law and HR policy application
- Post-secondary education in HR or equivalent experience
- Considerable experience in broad HR work
- Fluency in both Swedish and English is mandatory
Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
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