HR Advisor, People Governance and Compliance

Thomson Reuters

. Provide specialist operational support and day-to-day advisory on HR policies and processes .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeGothenburg • SwedenMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR policies, procedures, and compliance, with a strong focus on employee relations and case management. Proficient in Workday and committed to leveraging AI and digital tools to enhance HR operations.

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HR Generalist ExperienceWorkday ProficiencyNordic Labor Law KnowledgeEmployee Relations SupportSwedish Language Capability

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Hard Skills

HR PoliciesCase ManagementCompliance StandardsData IntegrityDocumentation SkillsPolicy ImplementationEmployee Benefits SupportRedundancy ProcessesOccupational Health KnowledgeSickness Policies

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailStrong JudgmentOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayDigital HR ToolsAI Adoption

Industry Keywords

HR AdvisoryEmployee RelationsGDPR ComplianceMatrixed EnvironmentContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide specialist operational support and day-to-day advisory on HR policies and processes
Provide guidance to managers and employees on local HR policies and procedures
Build subject-matter expertise in Immigration, Sickness & Occupational Health, or Leave & Family policies
Own and manage Tier 2 HR case management, including complex queries and escalations
Support Employee Relations cases as a note-taker and maintain confidential, audit-ready documentation
Partner with HRBPs and Advisory Teams to design and deliver training on HR policies, procedures, and Workday
Support employee benefits queries
Support redundancy and restructuring processes through documentation and calculations
Provide support on Workday queries
Work with Payroll and Global HR Services on accurate employee lifecycle processing
Contribute to HR projects and initiatives focused on continuous improvement, standardization, and scalability
Maintain employee records with data integrity and GDPR compliance
Champion adoption of AI and approved digital tools in daily HR practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years of experience as an HR Generalist/Advisor, ideally in a complex, matrixed environment
Knowledge and understanding of Nordic labor law
Solid understanding of HR policies, procedures, and legal frameworks
Strong judgment and attention to detail, particularly when handling sensitive cases and maintaining compliance standards
Hands-on experience with Workday or similar HR systems
Excellent communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Track record of implementing and reinforcing policy and compliance standards
Interest in AI, automation, and digital HR tools
Swedish language capability required
Degree in Business, HR, or related field preferred
Finnish language would be an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid working environment
Flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
Continuous learning and skill development
Grow My Way programming and skills-first development
Flexible vacation
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
Access to the Headspace app
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee incentive programs
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Opportunities for pro-bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs