Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Job Description

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist is responsible for leading the delivery of day-to-day HR support in coordination with the Human Resources team. The overall objective of this role is to provide a broad range of HR services to Global Accounting Services Business Unit within H&M Group.

Core Responsibilities:

Organizational Design & Process Implementation:

• Partner with leaders to assess and shape organizational structures within their teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Deliver HR services and build capabilities to drive organizational performance through individuals and managers as well as identify issues and recommend solutions
• Responsible for HR delivery and implementation across the employee lifecycle
• Implement and continuously improve scalable people processes, such as performance reviews, succession planning, compensation programs, etc
• Collaborate with stakeholders to adapt processes that meet both current needs and long-term goals
  
  
  

Talent Support:

• Act as a trusted advisor for team members and leaders on HR policies, talent development, and organizational needs
• Support management of team member relations cases, including investigations, documenting findings, coaching leaders, and recommending solutions
• Serve as a key point of contact for managers, providing guidance, support, and creative solutions to drive engagement and productivity
  
  
  

Business Partnering Data-Driven Insights:

• Partner with business managers to resolve Employee Relations (ER) issues, ensuring appropriate actions are taken and risks are assessed
• Coordinate and consult with country HR partners to deliver regional activities
• Lead and/or initiate cross H&M projects as well as train new team members
• Monitor talent performance and engagement through data analysis, identifying trends and addressing challenges proactively
• Leverage insights to recommend innovative approaches for team development and organizational success
  
  
  

Adaptability & Continuous Improvement:

• Excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where priorities may shift rapidly
• Embrace ambiguity as an opportunity to identify gaps and create impactful, scalable solutions
• Take on additional projects as needed, reflecting the evolving needs of a high-growth organization
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years in HR, talent management, or related roles, with demonstrated expertise in performance management. Preferable experience of supporting Finance & Accounting teams.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams in a global matrix structured company, providing actionable insights and support to achieve shared goals
• Analytical Skills: Strong proficiency in analyzing data, using metrics to inform decisions, and a detail-oriented mindset (proficiency in spreadsheets is essential). Proficient in Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft/ SAP
• Proactivity & Independence: Self-starter who excels with minimal supervision, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
• Start-Up Experience: Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment is a strong advantage.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills, fostering collaboration across diverse teams
  
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred
  
  
  

Additional Information

This is a full-time position, starting in January 2025.

Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than the 5th of January 2025. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through the SmartRecruiters or career page.

Benefits

We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment types and countries.

Inclusion & Diversity

At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplaces throughout our organization. Our teams should consist of a variety of people who share and combine their knowledge, experience, and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible, and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.

We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter to your application as it often contains information that can easily trigger unintentional biases.

Company Description

H&M Group is a family of brands; H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, and Afound. At H&M Group, our people are the driving force behind our commitment to creating meaningful growth and more sustainable lifestyles. Help us re-imagine fashion and together we will re-shape our industry. Learn more about H&M Group here.