HR Manager, Hultafors Group
You focus on what really matters – people, structure, and growth.
Join an entrepreneurial team where trust, collaboration, and drive move us forward – and where you’ll have the chance to make a real impact and grow along the way.
About the role
As HR Manager for Production & Technical PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Europe, you play a key role in supporting several business units (BU) within Hultafors Group (including BU Hultafors, BU W.steps/Telesteps, BU Scangrip and BU Hellberg).
You act as both a strategic and operational partner to managers, driving the HR agenda with a clear focus on leadership support, talent management, engagement, work environment, and union collaboration. You will be working in close collaboration with our production sites.
Key Responsibilities
Support and coach managers in HR-related matters, with clear prioritization of driving business performance.
Implement HR processes, tools, and activities in line with the overall HR agenda of Hultafors Group, including Sage (HR system) and engagement-related initiatives
Ensure that the organization has the right competencies and resources to achieve both short- and long-term goals
Act as process owner for work environment (HSE) matters and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal requirements
Take responsibility for HR components and process within LTI (Loss time Injury), incident, and near miss management and reporting
Manage the rehabilitation process in close collaboration with occupational health services
Ensure that HR templates are up to date, legally compliant, meet business needs, and are easily accessible, such as employment contracts
Lead union collaboration, and facilitate transparent and effective dialogue
In this role, you combine operational HR work with a strong process and governance perspective while building trustful relationships across the organization.
The position will be based at our office and production site in Hultafors outside Gothenburg, with an expectation on travelling to other sites depending on business needs.
Your profile
Who are you?
You are a confident, pragmatic, and business-oriented HR Manager who thrives on working close to operations. You have the ability to both challenge and support managers and feel comfortable in complex environments involving production, technology, and unions. You work in a structured way, build trust, and are driven by continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Academic degree in HR, Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent
Solid experience as an HR Manager, preferably within production and/or industrial operations
Strong knowledge of Swedish labor law, work environment legislation, and union relations
Experience as a process owner within HR and work environment areas
Excellent command of both Swedish and English, spoken and written
A collaborative team player with a strong drive
You will travel regularly between our sites, so a driver’s license is needed.
More information and how to apply
We apply continuous selection, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Zita Bolteus, HR Manager, zita.bolteus@hultaforsgroup.com
- Department
- HR, Legal, Administration
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About Hultafors Group
Hultafors Group is a global house of premium brands united by a shared vision: improving how the world works. We empower professionals worldwide with the most durable and high-performing products on the market.
With deep industry knowledge and close collaboration with our customers, we design and produce solutions that make the world work safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Our commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and functionality has earned our brands international recognition and the trust of professionals worldwide.
All products are designed and manufactured under their own brands and distributed through e-commerce platforms, trusted partners, and dealers in nearly 70 markets worldwide, with emphasis in Europe and North America.
Backed by Investment AB Latour, we have a solid foundation for long-term sustainable growth. Hultafors Group has about 1,800 employees and nearly SEK 7 billion turnover in 2024.