Senior Regional Total Rewards Manager

As our new Senior Regional Total Rewards Manager, you will cover the Total Reward area for the Nordics and Baltics P&O region. Preferred locations for this position is at one of our offices in Stockholm, Huskvarna, Jonsered or Malmö. 
 
Your role: 

In your role as our Senior Regional Total Rewards Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing a competitive compensation strategy and comprehensive total rewards programs in line with Global Total Reward strategies and will report into the Global VP for Total Rewards. This role conducts market analysis, manages benefits administration, ensures compliance, and utilizes data-driven insights to enhance employee engagement and retention across the region. You will be people manager over a small team that will be working with total reward topics locally. 

Your key responsibilities:  

Develop and implement a comprehensive compensation and benefits plan and cycle aligned with the Global Rewards Strategy, starting from a throughout deep dive and analysis for the regional maturity in total reward topics.  

• In close collaboration with Global Rewards develop the global compensation processes in Workday, then be responsible for running salary review processes for the region/countries in Workday in collaboration with HRBP´s. 

• Develop country attachments to Global Total Reward policies in the area of benefits and compensation. 

• Develop employment contract templates for the countries in the region and be the owner of those templates.

• Localize and customize benefit and pension policies, benefits programs as per local regulations and practices and in line with global strategy.

• Provide guidance and support to P&O teams and managers on compensation, grading and benefits-related matters.

• Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance understanding and utilization of compensation and benefits programs.

About the team: 
 
Collaboration is at the core of our culture, and you'll find that team members are always willing to contribute and offer help when needed. As a senior team member (as we hope that you are), we trust you to take the lead and manage your tasks independently without too much oversight. Of course, we offer weekly catch-ups, a supportive environment and easy access to advice from both colleagues and managers - to help you thrive. 

You will report to our Vice President Total Rewards with a dotted line to our Director People & Organisation.  
 

Your experience and skills: 

• Bachelor's in HR, Business Administration, or a related field. 

• Proven experience in compensation and benefits management, ideally in a local or regional role.

• Experience in vendor management and contract negotiations. 

• Experience in HR service delivery, including payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS systems could be an advantage.

• Experience of working in Workday is a merit.

• High proficiency in both Swedish and English is a must 

About you: 

You’re an excellent communicator with interpersonal skills, and strong proficiency in  stakeholder management. 

Moreover, you have a strong knowledge of labour laws and regulations related to compensation and benefits and a strong understanding of benchmarking, and market analysis within the area. You also have advanced analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis and reporting. As a person, you’re detail oriented and accurate. 

Your application: 
 
Can you envision yourself being a part of this? If so, send us your application! We are screening on an ongoing basis and will close this recruitment as soon as we have found the right person. 
For more information about the position, contact hiring manager Annika Erkselius on [email protected]. For questions regarding the process, please contact Head of Talent Acquisition, Eva Bexelius on [email protected].  
 

About Husqvarna: 
 
Husqvarna Group is a global leader in innovative solutions for managing forests, parks, and gardens, as well as cutting equipment and diamond tools for the light construction and stone industries. With an innovative mindset, we are dedicated to deliver high-quality solutions ranging from robotic mowers to chainsaws, watering systems and power cutters, with a strong focus on our customers and future generations. 
 
Founded in the Swedish town Huskvarna in 1689, we have been pioneers in our business for more than three centuries. Today, we are mainly operating under the Husqvarna and Gardena brands, serving consumers and professionals in over 100 countries through direct sales, dealers, and retailers. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Husqvarna Group employs approximately 13,300 people in 40 countries and reported net sales of SEK 48,4 billion in 2024. Husqvarna Group is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. 
 

Winning Through Culture   

We believe that business is ultimately about people, as a team, we win and grow together. Our culture is built on bold ideas, strong commitment, and a shared purpose, creating an environment where innovation thrives, people grow, and every contribution matters.     

Our culture is built on three core themes:   

• Bold: We push boundaries, embrace challenges, and explore new possibilities. 

• Dedicated: We put in the hard work, bring passion and resilience to every challenge we take on.
  

• Care: We support each other, consider the impact of our actions, and strive to make a lasting difference.   

Whether you’re starting your career or looking for the next big step, we offer a place where passion and purpose come together. Join us in shaping the future!   

Learn more about our culture here.   

 
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