Senior HR Business Partner to Swedfund

Would you like to bring your HR expertise to an organisation where business, sustainability, and social impact go hand in hand? Do

you thrive in a broad HR role where you combine hands-on HR work with strategic people initiatives? Swedfund is seeking an

experienced, confident, and driven Senior HR Business Partner to join its HR team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to

make a meaningful impact by shaping people, leadership, and organisational development.

About the role

As Senior HR Business Partner at Swedfund, you will act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to managers and leaders across

the organisation. Working across the full HR agenda, you will combine business-focused HR support with people and organisational

development initiatives, including learning and development, leadership development, organisational effectiveness, and employee

experience. The role offers a high degree of responsibility and close collaboration with colleagues at all offices.

The position is based in Stockholm and reports to the Chief HR and Administration Officer. Occasional travel within the Nordics

and Europe, as well as to Swedfund’s regional offices, may be required.

• Provide HR support and guidance to managers and key stakeholders across all Swedfund offices on operational and strategic HR

matters.

• Drive and develop Learning & Development initiatives that strengthen leadership, employee growth, and organisational

effectiveness.

Your profile

To succeed in this role, you have several years of experience in a senior HR role, such as Senior HR Business Partner or HR

Manager, preferably gained in an international environment. You are comfortable supporting and challenging managers in both

operational and strategic HR matters and enjoy taking ownership of your area of responsibility.

You have solid knowledge of Swedish labour law and hands-on experience in work environment management, employee relations, trade

union collaboration, and negotiations. Experience within Learning & Development, as well as driving HR process improvements and

digitalisation initiatives, is considered a strong advantage.

• You combine a pragmatic mindset with a high standard of quality and are comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on

execution.

• You are business-minded, with the confidence and courage to challenge the organisation constructively and drive change when

needed.

What we offer

At Swedfund, you will have the opportunity to combine your HR expertise with a meaningful mission. You will join a professional,

international, and inclusive organisation where your expertise and contributions truly make a difference.

In this role, you will enjoy a high degree of responsibility, exposure to a broad range of strategic and operational HR matters,

and the opportunity to collaborate closely with colleagues across our global offices. We foster a culture of collaboration,

continuous learning, and personal growth, providing an environment where you can further develop your expertise while contributing

to sustainable development and positive social impact.

Contact and application

In this recruitment process, Swedfund is supported by Jurek Recruitment & Consulting. We look forward to receiving your

application as soon as possible, as selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

If you have any questions regarding the process or position, please contact the responsible Recruitment Consultant at Jurek,

Cecilia Strååt at cecilia.straat@jurek.se, or Talent Acquisition Specialist Bano Mohammad at bano.mohammad@jurek.se.

About Swedfund

Swedfund is Sweden’s development finance institution with the mission to reduce poverty through sustainable investments in

developing countries. We finance and develop businesses that contribute to sustainable growth, job creation, and increased access

to essential products and services.

Swedfund is a state-owned company established in 1979 and has over 100 employees, with offices in Stockholm Abidjan, Côte

d'Ivoire, Nairobi, Kenya, Kyiv, Ukraine and Bangkok, Thailand.

Jurek is a specialized partner in recruitment and consultant staffing, supporting companies in finding the right talent within

Finance, Legal & Compliance, Banking & Insurance, HR, and Business Support. Our experienced team combines deep industry insight

with a strong network to deliver precise and sustainable matches. We work long-term, with a personal approach and a commitment to

high quality, ensuring the best possible experience for both clients and candidates.