Senior HR Business Partner - drive our client’s HR agenda forward

For our client, we are currently looking for a Senior HR Business Partner based in Gothenburg. This is a full-time assignment expected to start on May 15, 2026, and continue until January 31, 2027.

Do you want to work close to the business and make a real impact on how organizations develop their people and leaders? We are now looking for an experienced and business-oriented Senior HR Business Partner who wants to help drive our client’s HR agenda forward.

In this role, you will be a key partner to our client’s business units. You will work closely with managers and leadership teams, acting as both a strategic and operational partner across all HR-related matters.

You are a trusted advisor who supports leaders in making well-informed decisions regarding people and organization – balancing business needs, employee experience, and compliance.

This is a broad role suited for someone who enjoys variety, from strategic initiatives to hands-on HR work. You will also be responsible for selected HR processes, such as Compensation & Benefits and HR controlling.

• Partnering with managers to drive and develop the HR agenda

• Owning and developing core HR processes such as salary reviews, performance management, and talent development

• Supporting and leading work within labor law and employee relations, including union negotiations

• Acting as an advisor in complex cases and providing solution-oriented guidance

• Driving and contributing to initiatives within areas such as work environment, change management, and labor law

• Contributing to a strong and consistent leadership culture and an attractive workplace

Additional information

• Travel is required

• Start date: May 15, 2026

• End date: January 31, 2027

• Scope: Full-time (40 hours/week)

• Location: Gothenburg

We are looking for someone who meets the following mandatory requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner in a business-oriented role

• Strong knowledge of Swedish labor law

• Experience in union negotiations and collaboration with labor organizations

• Experience within Compensation & Benefits in a Swedish context

• Experience working in an international environment

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

• Experience from the German market

• German language skills

• Self-driven, structured, and confident in handling complex situations

• Business-oriented and solution-focused with a pragmatic approach

• A strong relationship builder who earns trust at all levels

• Flexible and comfortable switching between strategic and operational work

Application

Does this assignment sound interesting? Submit your application as soon as possible, as selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the final application date.

You apply easily by submitting your CV and answering a few questions. Candidates who best match the role will first be invited to a phone interview, followed by an interview with us at Devotum. The final step is an interview with our client. Reference checks are part of the process.

If you have any questions about the assignment, please Consulting Manager:

Nina Ghassemi nina.ghassemi@devotum.se

As a consultant at Devotum, you can choose whether to invoice through your own company or be directly employed by us. As an employee, you are always offered competitive terms in accordance with collective agreements (Almega), including wellness allowance, occupational pension, and insurance.

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