Senior Leadership Search Partner

Alfa Laval

. Partner with senior leaders and HR BPs to lead end-to-end senior leadership search across the organisation in Europe .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeLund • SwedenSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end senior leadership recruitment, including market mapping, candidate sourcing, and assessment. Proven ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders while ensuring a positive candidate experience and adherence to company policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

End-To-End Senior Leadership RecruitmentMarket MappingCandidate SourcingExcellent Communication SkillsFluency in English and a Nordic Language

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Hard Skills

Senior Leadership SearchCandidate Pipeline DevelopmentInterviewing SkillsAssessment SkillsSourcing Strategies

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsNegotiation SkillsProactive ApproachStructured ApproachResults-Oriented

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant University Degree

Industry Keywords

Matrix OrganizationInternational OrganizationTrust and CredibilityProfessional JudgmentDiscretion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with senior leaders and HR BPs to lead end-to-end senior leadership search across the organisation in Europe
Develop sourcing strategies and conduct market mapping
Identify and attract top external candidates
Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience
Ensure search processes are consistent, inclusive and aligned with company policy
Help build Alfa Laval’s in-house Senior Leadership Search function
Lead end-to-end senior-level recruitment
Develop candidate pipelines for critical roles

Requirements

What you’ll need

Broad experience managing end-to-end searches for senior leadership and critical roles across Europe and in different business areas and industries
Strong market mapping, sourcing, interviewing and assessment skills
A relevant university degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a related field
Experience working in a matrix and international organization is highly valued
Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
Ability to build trust and credibility with senior stakeholders
A proactive, structured and results-oriented approach
Fluency in English and a Nordic language are required
Additional languages are an advantage
High level of discretion, integrity and professional judgment
Ability to work with senior leaders throughout complex recruitment processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to support building a global in-house Senior Leadership Search function from the ground up
Open and friendly environment
Encouragement to lead, take initiative and shape your career path
Opportunity to develop capabilities and create value
Contribution to Alfa Laval’s Positive Impact for our Planet
Pymetrics assessments as part of the application process