HR Generalist

Do you want to be part of creating a real impact on people, culture, and leadership in a Nordic family\-owned company? Are you energized by supporting managers, developing HR practices, and administrating crucial HR processes in your everyday working life? We are looking for an HR Generalist to strengthen Hedengren’s HR team – are you the one?  This is a hands\-on and mobile HR role with Sweden as your home base and responsibility for business areas across both Sweden and Norway. You will work closely with managers and employees, regularly interacting with and visiting our teams and locations. In this role, you act as an ambassador for the One Hedengren culture while ensuring well\-governed and efficient HR administration. This is a full\-time, permanent position. You report to the HR Director and are supported by the Group HR team based in Helsinki. Collaboration, trust, and mutual support are a natural part of how we work together across borders.  **What should inspire you?** As an HR Generalist, you are a trusted partner for managers and employees in Norway and Sweden. You combine operational HR responsibilities with a coaching mindset and a strong service orientation. You work independently, take ownership of HR topics, and actively contribute to developing HR processes, ways of working and our culture.  You enjoy being close to business, engaging in dialogue, and supporting people through all stages of the employment lifecycle. You believe in a well governed HR administration and at the same time, you are curious about HR development, systems, and new ways of working – including the possibilities of HR \& AI solutions.  **What will you work with every day?** * Act as the primary contact person towards the payroll provider for Sweden and Norway * Ensure accurate and timely payroll processes in close cooperation with managers in both countries \- including administration around absences, holidays, and working time follow‑up * Be the super user for HR\-systems, payroll, time management systems, recruitment system and work environment * Manage the employee lifecycle: employment contracts, changes and HR guidelines * Support and advise Swedish and Norwegian managers in HR\- and payroll related matters * Be an active member of the group´s HR team, participating in HR and payroll development projects and continuous improvement initiatives * Be the speaking partner for HR in the countries – actively working with internal communication in all directions **How do we see that you succeed in this role?** You build trust easily and collaborate naturally with managers and employees. You are approachable, empathetic, and confident in taking ownership of your responsibilities. You work independently, are comfortable stepping into discussions when needed, and are motivated to grow within HR in a Nordic, multi\-country environment.  We expect that you will bring:  * Experience in payroll processes or working as a payroll contact person * Experience with core HR tasks related to the employee lifecycle * Experience as a super user of payroll, time, or HR systems * Good Microsoft Office skills and interest in digital and technological solutions * Knowledge of labor legislation and collective agreements * A reliable, proactive, and positive working style * Strong communication and collaboration skills * Fluency in English and Swedish or Norwegian **Why would you choose Hedengren?** We offer the opportunity to work as part of a financially stable, responsible, and continuously evolving Finnish family\-owned company with a strong position in the industry. People enjoy working at Hedengren, as reflected in the long careers of our employees in this traditional yet forward\-looking and innovative company. Our values \- high business ethics, openness to change and being responsible \- guide us in our everyday work and should also inspire you.   Your wellbeing is important to us, and we offer employee health benefits (insurance and wellness allowance), and we work with Avonova in Sweden for a safe and wellbeing everyday work environment.  If this role sparked your interest, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help shape great employee experiences across Sweden and Norway.  Apply by May 10th, 2026\. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews may begin during the application period. We plan two interview rounds, with first\-round interviews during weeks 20–21 (dates: 13\.5, 19\.5 \& 20\.5\). The position is planned to start after the summer holidays, ideally in August.  For any questions regarding the role, please contact HR Director Heidi Lehto at \+358 40 181 2441\. I have scheduled some timeslots only to talk with you (see below). If none of the times work, try sending me an sms and we´ll find a suitable time. * 23\.4 between 11\-12 * 30\.4 between 8\.30\-9\.30 * 7\.5 between 13\-14