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Senior HR Generalist
Coherent Corp.Jarfalla, Sweden, Swedenfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Mar 2025
About the role
<strong>About the Role</strong>
As a Senior HR Generalist at Coherent, you will play a key role in supporting the Swedish operations in all HR-related matters. You will work closely with managers, acting as a trusted advisor to drive initiatives that enhance employee experience, performance management, and company culture.
A strong understanding of HR systems and a digital mindset are essential for this role. Experience with Oracle Employee Connect is a plus.
<strong>Your Responsibilities Include</strong>
<ul>
<li>HR Advisory: Provide hands-on support and guidance to managers on all HR matters.</li>
<li>Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Lead the recruitment process, collaborate with recruitment agencies, and ensure a smooth onboarding and offboarding experience.</li>
<li>Employee Engagement & Culture: Drive initiatives that strengthen company culture and increase employee engagement.</li>
<li>Performance & Development: Lead performance management processes and support employee development initiatives.</li>
<li>Payroll & Compensation: Act as the main contact for payroll providers, manage merit reviews, and develop compensation structures.</li>
<li>Labor Law & Union Relations: Ensure compliance with labor laws, manage union negotiations, and collaborate with employer organizations.</li>
<li>HR Digitalization: Manage HR systems, optimize processes, and maintain the HR SharePoint.</li>
<li>Training & Development: Conduct HR training sessions for managers and employees.</li>
<li>HR Administration & Projects: Oversee employment administration and drive HR projects.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong>
<ul>
<li>Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar HR Generalist role.</li>
<li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources or equivalent.</li>
<li>Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written (mandatory).</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of HR systems and Microsoft Office.</li>
<li>Experience with Oracle Employee Connect is a plus.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Personal Attributes</strong>
<ul>
<li>Strategic & Structured: Capable of developing HR processes and ensuring smooth operations.</li>
<li>Solution-Oriented: A proactive problem-solver who can handle various HR challenges.</li>
<li>Collaborative & Communicative: Excellent ability to work effectively with managers, employees, and external partners.</li>
<li>Flexible & Independent: Comfortable taking ownership of tasks and managing multiple responsibilities.</li>
</ul>
As a Senior HR Generalist, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and international environment, where you will be part of a team that values collaboration and engagement.
We look forward to your application!
<strong>Important Information for Applicants</strong>
We appreciate your interest in this role! To ensure a fair evaluation, we ask that your CV and application clearly highlight your experience, language skills, and ability to work on-site in Järfälla. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only proceed with candidates who clearly meet the stated requirements.
<strong>Quality and Environmental Responsibilities</strong>
Depending on location, this role may include responsibility for maintaining and adhering to ISO 9000, 9001, 14001, and/or other relevant standards related to the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
<strong>Culture Commitment</strong>
We ensure that the company's values (ICARE) are reflected in all aspects of your role at Coherent:
<ul>
<li>Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust</li>
<li>Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas</li>
<li>Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome</li>
<li>Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone</li>
<li>Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work</li>
</ul>
<strong>We Offer</strong>
<ul>
<li>A dynamic and international work environment</li>
<li>An appreciative and collegial corporate culture</li>
<li>Unique technical challenges for the products of the future</li>
<li>Benefits above the industry standard</li>
</ul>
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Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us! <br/><br/><b>Note to recruiters and employment agencies: </b>We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specifi
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