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At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?

About the job

Shape the future of Total Rewards in a global leader. At Nouryon, our global team of

Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. We are looking for a team member who brings ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better.

This is a visible, influential role at the intersection of business and people strategy.

If you share our values and ambitions, we offer a fascinating international environment that rewards your skills and enthusiasm.

In your future role as Head of Rewards Nordics you will

• Lead the development, implementation, and management of Nouryon’s reward strategy across Sweden, Finland, and Norway.

• Design, implement and oversee compensation and benefits programs – from salary structures and bonus plans to incentive initiatives – ensuring competitiveness in the Nordic markets.

• Partner closely with HR, line managers, and unions to align reward practices with talent attraction, retention, and performance goals.

• Represent the Nordics in our global Total Rewards community and contribute to shaping Nouryon’s Group-wide reward agenda.

• Use analytics and insights to monitor and optimize pay practices while ensuring compliance with local legislation.

• Drive harmonization projects and play a key role in supporting business transformation.

We believe you bring

• A degree in Finance, Business Administration, HR, or related field.

• At least 5 years’ experience in a rewards/compensation role.

• Solid experience in Total Rewards, including collective labour agreements (CLAs), job architecture and banding structures

• Proven track record in annual salary reviews, bonus programs, and benefits design

• Experience from both white-collar and blue-collar environments

• International matrix experience and fluency in English

• Strong Excel and data skills

We believe you thrive in a KPI-driven, multicultural environment with many stakeholders. You combine analytical strength with excellent social and communication skills. You are curious, brave, and stress-resistant, and you enjoy partnering with leaders at all levels.

We offer you

• A key role in Nordic HR, reporting directly to the VP Global Total Rewards (US).

• A visible and influential position with real impact on strategy and people outcomes.

• A truly international environment with dedicated colleagues across the globe.

• The chance to grow with a company that values sustainability, learning, and ethical leadership.

 At Nouryon, we provide a great job and friendly coworkers, plus benefits in addition to salary. Our collective agreement is with IKEM. Plus, we offer unilateral perks, such as bonus, reduced hours, wellness allowance, lunch allowance, and more.

Have we got your interest?

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to Ken Henion, Vice President Total Rewards, based in Gothenburg Sweden.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/

We look forward to receiving your application!

About Nouryon

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today.

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.

Contact

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application or need assistance, please contact: [email protected] 

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