HR Manager to Coherent, Stockholm

About the Role
As HR Manager for Coherent’s site in Järfälla, you will lead the local HR agenda for approximately 350 employees—covering both white- and blue-collar staff. Reporting to the responsible national HR, you will drive both strategic and operational HR initiatives while supporting managers and ensuring a strong, inclusive, and adaptable culture in a dynamic production environment. In this role, you will have line management responsibility for two HR Generalists.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Lead and develop the HR function at the Järfälla site
• Act as a strategic and hands-on partner to managers and site leadership
• Drive initiatives in talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development
• Support and coach managers on labor law, performance, and leadership
• Manage union relations and collaborate with employer associations
• Coordinate with payroll and compensation teams to ensure accurate delivery and fair processes
• Drive change management and support continuous business growth
• Collaborate across global HR teams and contribute to group-wide initiatives
• Optimize and digitalize HR processes, leveraging systems such as Oracle Employee Connect
• Ensure compliance with Swedish legislation and Coherent’s global standards

About You
You are a pragmatic and people-oriented leader who thrives in dynamic environments. With a background in production or manufacturing, you’re used to balancing structure with flexibility. You understand how to scale processes and culture in a growing company, and you’re comfortable working both locally and globally.

We believe you have:

• Solid experience in broad HR roles, including leadership responsibility
• Previous exposure to a production or industrial setting
• Knowledge of Swedish labor law and union collaboration
• You bring experience in TA and are driven to attract, retain, and grow top talent in our area of expertise
• Experience driving change and supporting company growth
• Strong communication skills in both Swedish and English
• Experience working across international teams and cultures
• Familiarity with HR systems and digital HR processes
• Meriting: Experience from fast-growing companies and global matrix structures

Welcome to Coherent Järfälla
Here, we build the optical components of the future that enable global connectivity – driven by precision, passion, and team spirit.
Our workplace is characterized by openness, collaboration, and continuous learning. We believe that true innovation happens when people feel safe, seen, and supported. Guided by our I CARE values – Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm – we work together to make a real difference.
Work-life balance is a given for us. With flexible working hours, generous benefits, and close proximity to both nature and the city, our employees are empowered to perform at their best and truly thrive.

About the Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks as well as alcohol and drug testing. This is an important part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure work environment.

Application and Contact
Warmly welcome with your application no later than June 8th via maquire.se, which Coherent collaborates with in this recruitment.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Claes Berggren, Recruitment Consultant, at 0727-520374 or claes.berggren@maquire.se