Vacant job

We are now looking for an engaged and coaching HR specialist in employment law for our client Lidl. The assignment is a consultancy assignment starting as agreed and running until the turn of the year. Do you want to work in a dynamic environment where you get to tackle complex employment law issues and make a real difference for managers and the business? Then we look forward to receiving your application!

About Lidl:

Lidl is a Swedish company with roots in a large international group. With over 5,000 employees across the country, the company combines the strength of a global player with a workplace where every employee has the opportunity to make a difference. With the conviction that good, sustainable, high-quality food should not have to cost an arm and a leg, Lidl challenges the Swedish food industry – and does so successfully. The company is growing more than twice as fast as the rest of the industry and continues its expansive journey. Lidl is also certified as a Top Employer and has been named a Career Company, making it an attractive employer for those who want to develop and contribute to the future of grocery retail.

Your role:

As an HR specialist in employment law, you have overall responsibility for the company's collective bargaining and act as strategic and operational support in complex cases. Through close and business-oriented collaboration with the organization's leaders, you ensure that processes are driven forward and act as a proactive partner in all parts of the business – from headquarters out to daily operations.

The role includes:

• Educating, coaching, and equipping leaders with employment law knowledge to give them confidence and the right tools in their leadership.
• Initiating, driving, and participating in national development projects that contribute to raising the quality and efficiency of HR work.
• Ensuring compliance within HR compliance through strategic risk assessments, clear communication, and ongoing follow-up.
• Maintaining close contact and regular check-ins with international departments in Germany.
• Working close to the business and proactively supporting regions, stores, and central warehouses.

You are part of an engaged team within employment law, occupational health and safety, and HR compliance, reporting to the Head of Employment Law & HR Compliance.

Your profile:

To succeed in the role of HR specialist in employment law, you are a trustworthy relationship builder with a high level of ambition and strong business acumen. You have a natural problem-solving ability, thrive with many contact surfaces, and have the ability to explain complex issues in a pedagogical and business-relevant way.

We are looking for you who have:

• Several years of experience in qualified HR work.
• Specialized expertise in employment law, making you confident in both the theoretical and practical application of collective agreements and in leading collective bargaining.
• Experience acting as a strategic advisor and support to managers and leaders at various levels in the organization.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Meritorious:

• Academic degree in HR, law, or equivalent.
• Experience of HR work within retail or grocery trade.
• Experience working in a larger, matrix-organized, or international organization.
• Experience in change management and organizational changes.
• Experience with collective agreements within Handels or another related industry.
• Experience working in Google Workspace.
• Experience with HR compliance.

Does this sound interesting?

Submit your application today and take the chance to become part of an exciting assignment at Lidl!