Vacant job

Do you want to lead one of the most relevant HR projects right now? We are looking for a senior HR consultant who wants to take full responsibility for the implementation of the EU's pay transparency directive and the development of a new pay model within the collective agreement area of IF Metall.

This is a role for you who combines deep labor law expertise with strong analytical skills and project management.

You will:

• Ensure compliance with upcoming requirements according to the Pay Transparency Directive

• Translate legal requirements into local structures, routines, and processes

• Lead the development of a new pay model for collective employees

• Drive job evaluation, pay criteria, and level structure

• Collaborate with trade union representatives and the business

• Project manage pay reporting including analysis and quality assurance

• Deliver decision-making materials to management

• Ensure structured handover

You will step into a complex and business-critical project where structure, quality, and pace are crucial.

We are looking for someone who has:

• ✅University/college degree in HR, labor law, or personnel science or documented long experience from qualified HR assignments.

• ✅ At least 5 years of experience in a qualified HR role

• ✅ Experience in pay processes, pay mapping, or wage formation

• ✅ Led HR projects from analysis to implementation

• ✅ Collaboration and negotiation according to MBL

• ✅ Experience working in a collective agreement-driven environment

• ✅Very good knowledge of Swedish labor law

• ✅Deep understanding of wage formation, pay structures, and pay mapping

• ✅Good insight into HR processes within compensation & benefits

• ✅Good knowledge of collective agreements and union processes

• ✅Fluent Swedish in speech and writing

To succeed in the assignment, you need to have:

• A strong analytical ability – you translate complex HR data into clear recommendations

• The ability to work independently and in a structured manner

• Very good communication skills and be trustworthy

• Experience developing pay models for collective employees in the industry

• Experience from the manufacturing industry

• In-depth knowledge of the EU's Pay Transparency Directive

• Knowledge of job evaluation methods

• HR data analysis (e.g., Power BI, advanced Excel)

• Experience with the Teknikavtalet / IF Metall / Unionen

• 📍 Location: Vårgårda

• 🏢 On-site presence: At least 3 days/week on-site (about 25% remote work possible)

• 📅 Assignment period: February 23, 2026 – August 23, 2026, with the possibility of extension

• ⏳ Scope: Full-time 100%

• 📨 Application deadline: February 22, 2026

This is an assignment for you who want to work strategically, operationally, and close to the business – and who thrives in an environment where HR makes a real difference.

Does this sound like the next step for you? Welcome with your application. ✨

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