HR Business Partner

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HR Business Partner

Our story goes back more than150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early successin Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producerof plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people across the globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oilswe produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunchinto your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to makeproducts that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Everything we do is aboutMaking Better Happen™.

AAK LOCATION

This position is based at AAK's headquartersin Malmö, with regular presence required at the Dalby production site.

About the role

Where curiosity meets impact -and culture is something we build together every day.

Are you the kind of person whocan talk strategy in the morning and put on safety shoes in the afternoon? Thenkeep reading!

Are you ready to take the nextstep in your HR career and help shape the future of our organization? We'relooking for a driven, curious, and forward-thinking HR Business Partner to joinour team in Malmö, supporting both our head office and our production siteoutside Lund. In this role, you'll be the vital link between HR and thebusiness - translating strategy into action and ensuring our people agendadrives real results. You'll work across the full HR spectrum, from talent andperformance to engagement and organizational development. Collaboration is key,and you'll be part of a strong, supportive HR team that includes bothspecialists and HR Business Partners based in Karlshamn. We believe inteamwork, diversity, and the power of clear communication - and we're lookingfor someone who shares those values and is eager to make an impact where peopleand business meet.

Responsibilities

• Drive the People agenda and support leaders across both office and production environments, with a focus on career development, organizational effectiveness, labor law, and building a strong HR structure.
• Lead and contribute to HR projects that shape how we work, grow, and collaborate.
• Actively nurture and develop our company culture - because culture doesn't just happen, it's something we build together.
• Provide proactive HR support to both white-collar and blue-collar employees, ensuring consistency, fairness, and engagement.
• Challenge old habits (yes, we have them too!) and inspire change through clear, inclusive, and engaging communication.
• Translate complex ideas into simple, relatable messages that build understanding and trust across all levels of the organization.
• Work closely with the HR team in Karlshamn - collaboration and shared success are part of who we are. You'll also partner with our European and Global HR colleagues to ensure alignment and drive the People agenda forward.
• Think ahead and act with curiosity - what we believe we need today might not be what we truly need tomorrow.
• Serve as the bridge between HR and the business, ensuring alignment between people strategies and business goals, and making a tangible impact on results.

About you

• You hold a bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years' relevant work experience, which spans both office and industrial environments, giving you a versatile HR perspective.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, able to communicate effectively in both languages.
• Skilled at navigating complex matrix organizations and influencing effectively across teams.
• Experience in negotiating with unions, combined with strong knowledge of Swedish labor laws and regulations.
• Driven, innovative, and willing to challenge the status quo to make meaningful improvements.
• Deeply passionate about company culture, with the ability to make it tangible in daily work.
• Build trust and credibility through clear, confident communication at all levels.
• Approachable and humble, thriving both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Naturally curious and forward-thinking, always seeking better ways to get things done.
• Acts as a change agent, confidently coaching and supporting leaders to achieve their goals and implement strategy.
• Available for occasional travel to AAK sites in Europe.

In return AAK offers

• Join a pioneering company in specialty oils and fats, driving innovation and sustainability.
• In AAK you can work across 25+ countries, gaining international exposure and collaborating with a diverse team.
• AAK invests in your development with training, mentorship, and clear career paths.
• You will contribute to a greener world with AAK's sustainability-focused approach.
• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values every individual's perspective and talents.

Contactand information

Thisrole reports into the HR Manager for AAK Sweden - Louise Modig. For furtherinformation about the position, please contact the Senior Talent AcquisitionSpecialist, Conor Kelly by email: conor.kelly@aak.com

AboutAAK

Everything AAK does is about MakingBetter Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-addingingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make theseproducts better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK'soffer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand whatbetter means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our productionassets, and deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolateand confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition,Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our closecollaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicatedCustomer Innovation Centers, and the support of more than 20 productionfacilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö,Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

AAK prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation,age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status,and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state orfederal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of studentsin its programs and activities, or employment and application for employment.

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