HR Business Partner (Maternity Cover)
Job Summary
Alfa Laval is looking for HR Business Partner (Maternity Cover)
Did you know that heat exchangersplaya vitalrole in the energy transition As the world leading heat exchanger manufacturer Alfa Lavals technologies can save energy here and now inalmost everyindustry as they are up to 50% more efficient than traditional technology and they enable to scaledeployand commercialize clean technologies needed to reach netzero. Every year Alfa Laval support our customers to reduce their energy capacity needs by 100GW and carbon emissions equivalent of Sweden.
Business unit Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers (BUGPHE) is a global andworld leadingmanufacturer of gasketed plate heat exchangers. The business and organization cover the complete value chain from Sales and Service Research & Development Product management Marketing and Operations. It is close to 1 billion in size with main footprints in Sweden ChinaIndiaand United States and with a total workforce of above 1500 employees globally.
About the role
BU GPHEis looking for an HR Businesspartner (HRBP)in the context of a maternity leave (12-14 months period) to be part of our growth and transformational journeyto be thetransition leader in heat transfer. We are looking for an HR Business Partner with a clear business mindset who will support challenge and enable BU functions such as Research & Development and Product Management & Marketing.
Key responsibilities for this role entail:
Business Partnership:Act as a trustedbusiness partner to several functions such as R&D Product Management & Market. You areshaping and driving the functions development journey and objectivesas part of the respective leadership teamswhilst translating the key businessprioritiesinto a highly relevant people plan and keyinitiatives.
Organizational & Leadership Development:Talent & leadership development based on workforce planning and to ensure future capabilities aligned with business goals for the specific areas and potentially beyond.
People Development:Identifycritical competencies andfacilitatetargeted development solutions for the organization.
Culture & Engagement:Promote company culture enhance employee engagement and drive a positive employee experience.
Change Management:Act as a change agent supporting transformational initiatives and continuous improvement.
Manager Coaching:Advise and coach managers tooptimizeperformance talent management and data-driven decision making.
HR Collaboration:Leverage HR processes and the operating model to improve organizational performance in close partnership with business leaders and the HR community.
Leading and developing our technical track graduate program across the Energy Division and potentially other cross BU projects.
You will be based in Lund and report to a management team member of the Business Unit Gasket Plate Heat Exchangers. You will be part of the HR BP team of the Business Unitreporting dotted line to the BU HR Business Partner.
What you know
Bachelors degree in human resources management business management or equivalent with several years of experience in a business partnering or similar role - preferably gained in an international organization
You are a team player with a structured approach and a growth mindset holistic thinking and can take a tactical view and when needed a strategic view whilst staying hands-on and effective in execution.
You bring experience in utilizing (people) data to deliver tangible value to the business
Who are you
You can easily create trusting relationships and inspire towards change and growth. You contribute to fostering an inclusive learning culture as key enablers to our business success. You can handle multiple projects and stakeholders with the ability to influence collaborate and deliver on time. And most importantly you bring passion for creating an organization building culture and new ways of working. If the above sounds like you this position might be just what youre looking for!
For more information please contact:
Tanja Sukaj Talent Acquisition Partner
Nadine Abraha VP HR Energy Division
For union information please contact:
Johan Ranhög Akademikerna
Stefan Sandell Ledarna
Monica Anderberg Unionen 46
If you are interested please send your application and CV no later than 31st of May 2026. If the right candidate appears the advert will be closed earlier. Applications sent via email will be disregarded due to GDPR.
About Company
Enhancing customers’ competitiveness through world-leading sustainable solutions within the Energy, Food, Water and Marine industries.