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Job Description:
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Total Rewards Leader for the Nordic Region, reporting the North Europe Region Total Rewards Leader, this vacancy offers the opportunity for a candidate to enter the HR field or expand their knowledge of the Total Rewards Function. In this position, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.
Here, you will make an impact by:
- Developing, implementing and managing Compensation and Benefits programs that are competitive and cost appropriate;
- Providing advice on all aspects of Total Rewards topics for the 4 assigned Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland). Partnering with the HR functions in those countries to deliver short to medium term objectives;
- In conjunction with business plans, preparing the organization and its employees for changing business needs;
- Providing analysis and tactics that are necessary for decision-making regarding employee Compensation and Benefits changes including sensitive projects such as Acquisitions and Divestitures, TUPE and restructuring programmes;
- Creating and maintaining policies and procedures related to compensation and benefits, ensuring compliance with local regulations;
- Managing the relationships with external vendors for benefits programs;
- Protecting the corporation and representing 3M at external forums;
- Ensuring compliance with 3M Business Conduct Policies and other policies, and teaching and acting as an example of uncompromising ethics;
- Exercising discretion in matters of confidentiality.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:
- An interest in Compensation & Benefits - Specific experience in Compensation & Benefits is not required but you should have experience in HR, Finance or another related field and have an interest in developing in the Total Rewards space.
- A basic understanding of the labor laws, regulations, and market practices in one or more of the Nordic countries.
- Strong analytical skills along with keen attention to detail.
- Ability to lead and manage your own work independently, demonstrating proactive problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach in a remote setting.
- Ability to manage relationships with external vendors for benefits programs effectively.
- Experience in managing projects with multiple stakeholders
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters along with a commitment to uncompromising ethical standards.
- Must be fluent in both English and a local Nordic language
Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Knowledge of compensation and benefits practices, including experience in developing and managing competitive programs.
- Experience of working in a multi-national, matrix organization.
- Flexibility to adjust strategies and approaches in response to changing business needs and regional differences.
- Ability to think critically and solve complex problems related to compensation and benefits.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills along with sensitivity to cultural differences and practices in the Nordic region, fostering effective collaboration across countries.
Job specifics:
Work Location – This role has an on-site working model with employees working at least 4 days in the office. Candidates should live within commutable distance of a 3M location in Sweden, Denmark, Norway or Finland.
Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations?
If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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