HR Director

Om tjänsten

KB Components is a globally expanding company with a turnover of approximately SEK 3,200 million. Our vision is to be the world leader in technologically advanced polymer products. Since December 2024, the company is listed at Nasdaq Stockholm.

KB Components is committed to three key objectives: growth, profitability and well-being. Through continuous innovation and focus we actively work to become one of the world’s best plastics companies!

Our main customer segment can be found in the automotive industry, furniture industry and lighting industry. We are a global company operating with our Headquarter in Örkelljunga (Sweden) and subsidiaries in Gislaved (Sweden), Nurmajärvi (Finland), Tallin (Estonia), Kaunas (Lithuania), Zilina (Slovakia), Puebla and Irapuato (Mexico), Dallas (USA), Windsor (Canada), New Delhi (India) and Wuxi (China).

In recent years, the company has experienced strong growth and is now well-positioned for the future. Through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions, we have achieved a well-balanced product and customer portfolio. As an employee, you will play a vital role in an industry leading company that develops and manufactures high-tech polymer components to the market’s most demanding customers.

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KB Components is looking for an experienced and strategic HR Director to take a key leadership role in the Group Executive Management Team, responsible for driving and developing the company’s global HR agenda and processes. You will work closely with the CEO and management team on matters related to organization, leadership, talent management, and company culture.

In addition to the group-wide responsibilities, the role also includes acting as HR Manager for the Swedish operations, combining both strategic initiatives and hands-on HR work. You will have direct responsibility for HR in Sweden, with one HR Generalist reporting directly to you, and an additional payroll resource to be recruited. Furthermore, you will collaborate closely with nine HR Managers across our subsidiaries, who have a dotted-line reporting relationship to you.

This position is based at KB Components HQ in Örkelljunga, Sweden.

Key Responsibilities

As HR Director, you will:

• Lead, develop, and strengthen KB Components’ global HR organization.
• Act as an ambassador for company culture and drive leadership development across the group.
• Design strategies, action plans, and set HR goals aligned with business objectives.
• Follow up on HR performance, KPIs, and support HR managers across subsidiaries.
• Ensure continuous improvement of HR processes and strategies.
• Secure compliance with HR aspects of ISO and IATF standards.
• Support Regional Directors and General Managers as a trusted HR partner.

As HR Manager Sweden, you will:

• Provide hands-on HR support to managers in all HR-related matters.
• Drive leadership and management development.
• Manage recruitments and employer branding activities
• Handle labor law issues, union negotiations, and collective bargaining.
• Oversee training plans, work environment, rehabilitation and relocation processes.
• Act as primary contact towards authorities such as the Social Insurance Agency and the Employment Agency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role within an international organization.
• Strong knowledge of HR strategy, labor law, union negotiations, and HR standards (ISO/IATF).
• Skilled in both strategic and operational HR.
• Experience in driving cultural and organizational change in growth companies or complex organizations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels.
• Fluent in Swedish and English.

Personal qualities

• Strategic and business-oriented with a genuine interest in people and organizations.
• Strong relationship builder with the ability to create trust at all levels.
• Results-driven and proactive with strong analytical skills.
• Inspiring leader who motivates and develops their team.

What We Offer

In this role, you will hold a key position in an international group with strong growth, with great opportunities to influence and develop the HR function on a global scale. You will be a central driver in shaping the future of HR and contributing to the long-term success of the organization. At the same time, you will be part of a dynamic and evolving work environment where culture, leadership, and continuous improvement are in focus.

Contact and application

In this recruitment process KB Components is cooperating with HEIM Executive. Please apply already today, we´ll interview continuously during the process.

For further information about the position, please contact Recruitment Consultant Karin Hultenheim at karin.hultenheim@heimexecutive.se or Louise Edeheim at louise.edeheim@heimexecutive.se. To apply, please click below.