Head of Labor Law and Employee Relations Sweden

Head of Employee Relations and Labor Law

Are you ready to shape employee relations in one of Swedens most fast paced and critical business environments Look no further I have the perfect challenge for you!

I am Marie Ågren and I joined Telia three years ago as Head of People & Culture (P&C) in the commercial unit Telia Sweden. I have a fantastic team that cater for the people agenda of Telia Sweden across the units for consumer enterprise customer operations Sweden IT as well as our infrastructure unit.

I am now looking for the Head of Employee Relations and Labor Law a senior Employee Relations leader who combines deep labor relations expertise with executive presence and the negotiation skills to influence outcomes in a complex and evolving business environment. This is a business-critical role with broad impact across Telia in Sweden (approximately 6000 employees) leading relationships with employee representative organizations and trade unions.

As Head of Employee Relations and Labor Law you own and lead Telia Swedens employee relations agenda. The role requires a senior leader and chief negotiator who can navigate labor law and union relationships in Telia Swedens fast-paced business provide advice to senior leadership and people partners and shape long-term labor relations strategy.

As a person you are result-oriented structured and organized in your everyday work able to prioritize and comfortably balance strategic tactical and operational work. You are to the point in both written and verbal communication and you are decisive and resilient able to take a stand while building trust and maintaining constructive and professional relationships.

What youll do:

• Lead Sweden labor law and employee relations owning local collective bargaining agreements and overseeing the structure of MBL collaboration and negotiations.

• Lead business-critical negotiations related to local collective bargaining agreements organizational changes redundancies M&As and potential labor disputes.

• Lead two direct report (specialists in employee relations and work environment) virtually leading people partners in your functional area of expertise as well as acting as the formal leader for six union/safety organization representatives.

• Own and develop relationships with local unions and represent Telia in matters related to employment relations collective bargaining negotiations labor relations strategy.

• Act as Telia Swedens representative in Tech Sveriges central CBA negotiations.

• Act as Telia Swedens senior internal advisor on complex labor law matters such as dismissals employment security issues ethics investigations security deviations executive employment matters and M&A-related labor law implications.

• Partner closely with senior business leaders People Partners Legal stakeholders union leadership and employer organizations such as TechSverige.

• Represent Telia in forums such as MBL Nation council and Sweden Ethics Board.

• Provide 3rd line support to People Partners and consultation on local MBL negotiations and complex employee relations matters.

What will help you thrive in this role:

• Extensive experience of employee relations labor relations labor law or a related field

• A university degree in HR labor law or a related field.

• Proven experience personally leading complex negotiations with unions and employee representatives.

• Strong understanding of Swedish labor law and collective bargaining frameworks.

• Experience from fast-paced industries where change significantly impacts unions and employees for example restructurings redundancies divestments or acquisitions.

• Experience representing the company in central negotiations with employer organizations.

• Excellent Swedish and English language skills
  

Join us to shape smarter living for people businesses and the planet

At Teliawerea team of 15000colleagues across the Nordics and Baltics passionate about technology and connectivity. As aLeadingTelecommunications Operator&ClimateLeader we drive change with large-scale impactful projects while building a sustainable inclusive world.

Here you cangrow your skills lead meaningful projects and thrive in a supportive diverse environment.Whetheryouretaking your first step or your next Telia is a place to grow belong and make a real impact.

What we offer

When you join usyoullreceive a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your local market opportunities for remote work and more.Youllalso have the chance to earn a bonus based on your performance and Telias results.

Ready to makebetterhappen

We look forward to receiving your application in English bySeptember 4th 2026.If you want to know more about the job you are welcome tocontact Siiri Sutt Talent Acquisition Partner Executive Search

Background and reference checks will be part of the process.

Equal opportunities

At Telia we recognize talent byprofessional skills and growth potential.We champion diversity ensuring every individuals needs are met regardless of disability gender age nationality sexual orientation or social status. Togetherwerededicated to fostering an inclusive work environment whereyour uniqueness is our strength.

Join us andletsmake better happen - together!

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Director

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1