People Relations Specialist (Denmark)

We’re looking for a driven and experienced People Relations Specialist to join our team in an exciting time where you will be able to drive change and make an impact daily. 

You will work as a People Relations Specialist for the Danish Support Office, a team that supports all stores within the Danish sales market. You will work both independently and together with the rest of our Regional HR team, but also closely together with other managers and employees within the market. 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Creating good teamwork with internal stakeholders, external partners and our Employer Organization. 
• Managing Employee Relations issues with the ability to resolve complex problems whilst ensuring a fair and consistent application of our policies. 
• Building a strong relationship with unions and be able to negotiate and inform accordingly. 
• Work to create and maintain a positive work environment, often through conflict resolution and employee engagement initiatives. 
• Be a part and lead different projects to secure that legal requirements are met. 
• Provide guidance on interpreting and applying company policies and employment laws as well as having an awareness of upcoming changes to employment legislation. 
• Support with training managers and employees on best practices for maintaining good working relationships along with basic knowledge in Danish employment law and the application of the company’s policies. 
• Ensuring the organization complies with labor laws and regulations. 

To be successful in this role you will need to be experienced in People Relations and/or have previously worked in similar roles which involved gathering extensive knowledge of the Danish Labor market. You must be confident to make decisions that support evolving the business and you must have high integrity. We are looking for someone who, when faced with a problem, is solution-oriented and pragmatic with their approach. We are looking for a curious team player who is eager to learn, and someone who strives to build great relationships and collaborations internally and externally. 

Your skills & experience 

• Experience with Danish employment legislation, union agreements, and union relationships. 
• Clear communication skills including written and verbal skills in English and Danish. 
• Experience in setting and implementing strategies and/or projects. 
• Being fair, empathetic, communicative, and committed to both the business and the well-being of the employees 
• Have an analytic and reflective mind-set. With strong decision Making skills  
• Experience within Retail is an advantage. 
• Be able to build strong relationships with employees and management teams. 
• The ability to mediate and resolve disputes fairly and efficiently. 
• Analytical Skills: Assessing workplace situations and drawing accurate conclusions based on data. 
• Knowledge of Employment Law: Understanding labor laws and regulations to ensure compliance. 
• Developed skills in training and coaching employees in all People Relations Matters.  

If you feel your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, apply by sending your application through the career site as soon as possible but no later than October 18, 2024. 

This is a one-year temporary cover position based in Copenhagen, Denmark.  

Benefits 
We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here. 

In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries. 

Inclusion & Diversity 

H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.   

We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases.  

Company Description 

H&M is a fashion brand that offers the latest styles and inspiration, from fashion pieces and unique designer collaborations to affordable wardrobe essentials. Our business idea is fashion & quality at the best price in a sustainable way.  Learn more about H&M here.