Head of People Nordics (Temporary)

TL;DR

Head of People Nordics (HR): Leading the Nordic People team to scale the organization's people operations and strategy with an accent on legal compliance, team leadership, and organizational development. Focus on optimizing HR processes, managing Swedish labour law compliance, and coaching the People team to support business growth.

Location: Based in Stockholm, Alvik

Company

hirify.global is a listed public company transforming the digital automotive industry by building innovative ways to buy and sell cars online.

What you will do

• Lead and coach a Nordic People team of 6 specialists across Talent Acquisition, Payroll, and Office Management.
• Act as a strategic partner and advisor to the Nordic leadership team and managers.
• Ensure legal compliance and systematic improvement of work environment processes.
• Oversee the hiring process and onboarding experience to ensure timeliness and quality.
• Manage employee administration, including employment contracts, salary reviews, and HRIS updates.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners regarding legal compliance.

Requirements

• Fluent Swedish and English (written and spoken).
• Expert knowledge of Swedish labour law.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in HR with a proven track record in leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a similar field.
• Experience in creating and executing HR strategies such as L&D, Performance Management, and Onboarding.
• Data-driven approach with moderate Excel skills.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Danish or Finnish labour law.
• Experience working across other Nordic countries.

Culture & Benefits

• Company pension and health insurance (sjukförsäkring).
• Wellness contribution and regular team events.
• High level of responsibility and influence within a fast-growing, listed public company.
• International environment with a highly motivated team and an honest feedback culture.