HR Manager SICK Linköping and Nordics

Are you looking for a broad HR role where you can combine local HR responsibility with Nordic collaboration and close interaction with a global HR organization? If so, this opportunity at SICK could be the right next step for you.
About the company SICK in Linköping is part of the global SICK Group and serves as an international competence and innovation center within industrial image processing and sensor technology. The organization primarily focuses on software development and product management related to industrial cameras and sensors used in a wide range of applications, from quality assurance within the food industry to advanced industrial automation.
Apart from the Innovation center function in Linköping, SICK also has a global Sales & Service organization that collaborates closely with customers, sales organizations, and technical teams across countries and functions. The Nordic countries are part of the Europe North & East Sales & Service Cluster, creating a highly international environment with close interaction between local operations, Nordic collaboration, and the broader global SICK organization.
The Linköping site combines innovation, research collaboration, and global cooperation in a highly technical environment where openness, collaboration, and curiosity are central to the culture. Click here to read more about SICK.
The Role As HR Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening the connection between the local organization in Linköping, the Nordic countries, and the broader global HR organization within SICK.
The role combines hands-on operational HR responsibility for SICK Linköping with a growing Nordic and international scope. As collaboration across the Nordic countries continues to evolve, you will contribute to building stronger alignment, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
You will work closely with local managers, Nordic HR colleagues, and international stakeholders across Europe and the global HR organization. The position offers a unique opportunity to operate in a highly international matrix environment while still remaining close to the business and local culture.
You will report to the Managing Director of SICK Linköping and be part of an international matrix organization with many global touchpoints.
The role also includes line management responsibility for an HR Business Partner and a part-time student working within Employer Branding/Marketing..
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:

Drive and develop the local HR agenda in Linköping while supporting managers in both operational and strategic HR matters


Strengthen alignment and collaboration between the local organization, the Nordic countries, and the broader global HR structure


Build strong relationships across the organization and contribute to a collaborative and business-oriented culture


Participate actively in international HR forums and contribute within areas such as compensation & benefits, grading, and salary frameworks


Contribute to developing SICK Linköping and SICK Service and Sales as an attractive employer and innovation center


Your Profile You are a collaborative and business-oriented HR professional with the ability to build trust across different parts of the organization.
Curious, proactive, and genuinely interested in understanding both people and business, you thrive in an environment where strategic thinking is combined with hands-on operational work.
To succeed in this role, you likely bring:

Several years of broad HR experience, preferably in an HR Business Partner or similar role


Experience working in an international and matrix organization


Strong knowledge of Swedish labor law and HR processes


Proven expertise in Nordic labour law, including Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark


Experience supporting managers in both operational and strategic HR matters


Strong stakeholder management and communication skills


Fluency in English, both written and spoken


Experience from a technology-driven or engineering-oriented organization is considered an advantage, as is experience supporting commercial and/or product development organizations.
Why SICK? At SICK, culture matters. The company actively works to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where employees can grow, contribute, and be themselves.
The organization offers a healthy work-life balance, a collaborative atmosphere with high accessibility between teams and managers, and strong opportunities to work in an international context.
SICK Linköping also has close collaborations with Linköping University and local innovation ecosystems, making it an exciting environment for individuals who are passionate about technology, people, and long-term development.
As the company continues to grow internationally, diversity and inclusion remain important priorities.
Ready for your next challenge? This is a role for someone who enjoys building networks, navigating across different organizational contexts, and proactively creating value both locally and globally. If this sounds like the right next step for you, don’t hesitate to submit your application today.
Please submit your application no later than Tuesday, June 2. For more information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Sara Lidmer at sara@idax.se.