People Business Partner Nordics

Who are we

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is driven by an entrepreneurial foundation of talented and ambitious employees who embrace change, strive for innovation, and know when to step into uncharted terrain. Teams within URW are collaborative and thrive by working together to seize opportunities and solve challenges. Employees receive mentorship and guidance while being empowered to drive their initiatives, embracing their individuality and unique backgrounds.

URW‘s flagship destinations are interwoven into the community fabric, and we give employees the power to be impactful in their work and lead meaningful change in our communities through volunteering, DE&I programming, and leading ESG efforts. URW is an innovator and trendsetter in experiential entertainment and is making bold moves to be a brand that creates inspiring consumer experiences in-person and digitally. URW is surprising and delighting customers by reinventing being together and creating memorable moments.

We are now seeking a talented individual to join our dynamic People department as a People Business Partner, based in Stockholm, Sweden. In this role offers you play a crucial role in fostering an open and cohesive working culture that embodies trust and professionalism. Reporting to the Director, People Northern Europe, you will be responsible for supporting 85 employees based in Sweden and Denmark, working closely with your Dutch counterparts and the Group People team in Paris.

Our team is committed to providing the best possible working experience for our employees by delivering impeccable services. We proudly champion our annual Community Day, Be You networking initiatives, and URW for Jobs events. With employee engagement scores among the highest in the industry, we aim to set the standard in our business and lead beyond our region.

The People Team, a relatively new group of five dedicated colleagues, operates from our Swedish and Dutch head offices as well as our assets. In the Nordic region, we manage several large shopping centers, including Westfield Mall of Scandinavia, Täby Centrum, Nacka Forum, and Fisketorvet in Copenhagen.

What you will be doing

• Build and keep good relationships with Key stakeholders in different parts of the business, for example, sales, leasing, finance, shopping centre management, legal, investment managers, and technical managers.

• Apply the People Strategy in all areas to match business goals.

• Give support and advice that follows legal and best practices requirements, while understanding business needs.

• Help create and use People policies and procedures consistently across the Group.

• Coach and guide managers to understand their roles and responsibilities regarding people policies and practices. Support them during changes and negotiations.

• Give advice and support on employee relations, performance management, and absence cases.

• Stay updated on current and future People and Union laws that may affect the company.

• Help improve our HR systems and practices with the Group People Team.

• Provide People solutions to business units, including hiring, managing talent, and planning for future leaders.

• Promote performance management and employee engagement initiatives.

• Help with change management processes.

• Make sure People policies and procedures are followed.

• Work with Group People teams to make processes smoother.

• Manage People-related projects as needed.

What you will need to bring with you

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or similar.

• You have between 5-10 years of professional experience in HR; recruitment, supporting managers, Nordic culture understanding, experience working in a change management/environment and from private sector.

• You have extensive experience of labor law (white collars) for Sweden and preferably Denmark.

• You have experience in an international environment and are used to working in a matrix organization.

• You prefer a structured approach and can make clear decisions for the team.

• You have relationship building skills and you are a team player.

• You have financial and analytical skills.

• You are a driven and responsible person taking ownership.

What are the next steps

The interview process will consist of the following steps over approximately four weeks:

First Round: Interview with the Director, People, and an important stakeholder in Finance.

Second Round: Interview with two key business stakeholders. Assessment: A test may be administered after these interviews to evaluate your numerical and logical skills.

Third Round: Final interview with two members of the Regional Management team.

Additionally, we offer online “Meets & Greet” with the regional and People teams.

Do you want to know more?

In this process we are working with Level Recruitment. To apply, please click here . If you have further questions don´t hesitate to contact senior recruitment consultant Sissel Strand at +46 8 120 50 426. We will interview ongoingly so please register your application in English as soon as possible.

Why join us?

We provide an array of fantastic perks for our staff, including significant learning and development opportunities through professional qualifications, involvement in exciting business projects, and informal lunch & learns hosted by colleagues. Our company culture centres on caring for our employees and supporting their success. With diverse roles, you won't be limited to one area but have the chance to grow a broad range of skills and experiences. We also have other great perks, such as Health care allowance is 4500 SEK per year and 6 weeks’ vacation!

Where you will work:

Our teams work in our head offices or our assets. The team is generally present in the office or in the assets. For this role, we expect that you will work from our head office in Stockholm and on the other days you will mainly work in our assets in Sweden and Copenhagen.

Values & behaviours:

Our company purpose – to Reinvent Being Together – is to reimagine how individuals and communities come together, socialise, and enjoy dynamic experiences alongside one another in entirely new ways. Our values are the foundation of how we succeed together today, and how we will achieve together tomorrow.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, experience, and skills. We stand against racism, discrimination, and bias of any kind. Diversity is vital to the success of our business, and we are committed to creating an environment of belonging.

We welcome, embrace, and make the most of people’s individual differences, including race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and other legally protected characteristics.