Interested? If you're ready to bring your expertise and energy to our Nordic HR team, we’d love to hear from you!  We work with ongoing selection and the position may be filled before the last application date, which is October 18, 2024. Unfortunately, we do not accept applications via email but look forward to receiving your application via our recruitment tool.  For contact with union representatives, please call the Fortum switchboard (08-671 70 00). To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.   We are Fortum Fortum Recycling & Waste rethinks 'recycling' and is at the forefront of revolutionizing the recycling of materials. Problem solving is part of our DNA and our mission is to remove hazardous substances from circulation and transform waste streams into new essential materials. We find solutions to our customers' environmental and waste challenges, and make it possible to circulate the materials. We employ approx. 900 skilled and committed employees.  Fortum Recycling & Waste is at an exciting stage as it has recently been acquired by Summa Equity through its portfolio company NG Group. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2024. This position is part of our organizational consolidation for the future and offers an unique opportunity to be part of the new company building. Let’s reach out for this new opportunity together! Are you passionate about people and payroll processes? Do you thrive in a dynamic, small-team environment where you can make a real impact? Join our Nordic team as a People Specialist, reporting to the People Country Lead for Sweden, and be part of a company that values collaboration, growth, and employee well-being.  About the role  As our new People Specialist, you will join our Nordic People team, taking on a wide range of responsibilities related to people and payroll processes to support and enhance HR operations in Sweden.   Since our payroll is outsourced, you will be the main contact person for our payroll service agency and ensure that processes are managed professionally and efficiently.  Examples of tasks and responsibilities included in the role are:  Employee Data Management: Maintain and update employee records in our HR system, ensuring compliance with Swedish labor laws and company policies.  HR Support: Assist with employee onboarding, offboarding, contract creation and benefits administration. Supporting managers and employees with HR-related inquiries and problem-solving.  Payroll Management: Ensure accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll in collaboration with external payroll providers, ensuring compliance with regulations and handling employee salary changes, bonuses and deductions data.  Reporting & Compliance: Prepare HR reports and analytics and ensure compliance with labour law and company policies.   Collaboration: Work closely with the broader Nordic HR team to align processes and support cross-country initiatives.  About you  To excel in this role, you should have several years of experience as a People Specialist or in a similar position, managing the full spectrum of people processes independently. Your solid understanding of HR matters enables effective support for the local People Country Lead. With a broad knowledge of payroll and people issues, you can professionally coordinate these matters with internal and external contacts. You are familiar with various collective agreements and prioritize providing excellent service with a consulting mindset towards both customers and colleagues.  Furthermore, we believe you also meet the following criteria:  Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in HR administration and payroll in Sweden.   Education: A degree in Human Resources or a related field is required Knowledge:  Solid understanding of Swedish people and payroll processes  Communication Skills: Fluent in Swedish and English, with excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate within a Nordic team.  Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.  Problem Solver: Proactive and solution-oriented with a passion for process improvement.  At our company, we value ambition and initiative, but we also understand the importance of a supportive work environment. If you enjoy planning your own work and take pride in delivering quality results, you’ll thrive here. We foster a culture of high integrity and collaboration, where you can grow and succeed. Join us, and let’s achieve great things together!