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Senior HR Advisor Nordics

Sherwin-Williams
Swedenfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jul 2025

About the role

<p>The Senior HR Advisor is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in a specific location. This role serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues, acting as an employee champion and change agent. The HRBP will work closely with the Senior HR Manager and Employee Relations Manager to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization.</p> <p><strong>Administrative HR Support</strong></p><p>•    Prepare and manage employment-related documentation (e.g., contracts, amendments, disciplinary letters) in coordination with HRBPs and ER Managers, ensuring compliance with legal and internal standards.<br/>•    Maintain and update employee records in HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality, in collaboration with HRSS.<br/>•    Support onboarding and offboarding processes by coordinating local documentation, system access, and checklists, complementing HRSS activities.</p><p><strong>Support to HRBPs and ER Managers</strong></p><p>•    Assist Local HRBPs with scheduling, reporting, and follow-up on HR initiatives such as performance reviews, training sessions, and engagement activities.<br/>•    Provide logistical and administrative support to Employee Relations Managers during investigations, disciplinary processes, and meetings with employee representatives.<br/>•    Help prepare documentation and reports required for audits, legal reviews, or internal reporting.</p><p><strong>Recruitment &amp; Training Administration</strong></p><p>•    Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communication, and documentation in support of recruitment processes led by HRBPs.<br/>•    Track recruitment progress and maintain local recruitment dashboards or trackers.<br/>•    Support the organization and logistics of training sessions, including invitations, attendance tracking, and feedback collection.<br/>•    Liaise with external training providers and Learning and Development team to ensure smooth delivery of learning programs.</p><p><strong>HR Operations, KPIs &amp; Compliance</strong></p><p>•    Ensure timely and accurate processing of local HR transactions not covered by HRSS, including promotions, transfers, and terminations.<br/>•    Monitor compliance with internal policies and local labor regulations by supporting documentation and process audits.<br/>•    Prepare and maintain HR dashboards and KPI reports to support HRBPs in tracking key metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, and training completion.<br/>•    Coordinate with payroll, benefits, and other HR functions to ensure seamless service delivery at the local level.</p><p><strong>Time &amp; Attendance and Payroll Coordination</strong></p><p>•    Monitor and validate time and attendance data to ensure accuracy and compliance with local labor laws and internal policies when not covered by SBS department.<br/>•    Act as a local point of contact for timekeeping issues, coordinating with managers and employees to resolve discrepancies when not covered by SBS department.<br/>•    When global payroll is implemented: Collaborate with the centralized or local payroll team to ensure timely and accurate submission of local data, including variable pay, absences, and contract changes.</p><p><strong>Performance &amp; Talent Cycle Coordination</strong></p><p><br/>•    Send timely reminders and communications to managers and employees during performance review cycles.<br/>•    Track completion rates and escalate delays to HRBPs as needed.<br/>•    Support the preparation of data and documentation for talent reviews and calibration sessions, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.<br/>•    Assist in compiling succession planning and development data for leadership visibility.</p><p><br/><strong>Coordination &amp; Communication</strong></p><p>•    Act as a liaison between local sites and the central HR team to ensure consistent communication and process alignment.<br/>•    Support the organization of HR-related events, training sessions, and employee communications.<br/>•    Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and documentation, escalating to HRSS or HRBPs as appropriate.<br/> </p> <p><strong>FORMAL EDUCATION:</strong></p><p>•    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent administrative experience in an HR environment or equivalent through experience.</p><p><strong>KNOWLEDGE &amp; EXPERIENCE:</strong></p><p><strong>Required:</strong></p><p>•    3–5 years of experience in an HR administrative or coordinator role, preferably in a multi-site or regional setting.<br/>•    Strong understanding of HR processes, documentation standards, and data confidentiality.<br/>•    Experience working with HRIS systems and document management tools</p><p><strong>JOB COMPLEXITY FRAMEWORK:</strong></p><p>•    Complexity: Manages a wide range of administrative HR tasks across multiple lo

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