Company Description
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
In the Nordic region SGS has almost 1000 employees across the countries, with our headquarters located in Linköping, Sweden. More information at https://www.sgs.com/en.
Job Description
As Talent Acquisition Partner, you will be responsible for end-to-end recruitment delivery across the Nordic region. You will act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, helping them define recruitment needs, build effective sourcing strategies, conduct structured selection processes and ensure a professional candidate experience from first contact through on-boarding.
The role is an individual contributor position and will play an important part in developing consistent Nordic recruitment practices, strengthening employer branding and supporting workforce planning together with HR and business leaders. Therefore the role includes some travelling across the Nordics.
Key responsibilities:
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Manage full-cycle recruitment processes across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
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Partner with hiring managers to define role profiles, recruitment plans, sourcing activities and timelines.
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Source candidates through direct search, job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, networking and external partners.
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Screen applications, conduct interviews and coordinate assessment and selection processes.
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Ensure a professional, consistent and inclusive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.
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Maintain recruitment data and reporting in SmartRecruiters and support continuous improvement of recruitment processes and tools.
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Support employer branding, talent pipeline activities and Nordic recruitment standards.
This is a temporary position for appr. 12 months located in Linköping, Sweden.
Qualifications
We are looking for a structured, proactive and relationship-driven recruiter with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence hiring managers at different organizational levels. You enjoy working across borders, balancing several recruitment processes at the same time and delivering high-quality service to both managers and candidates.
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Relevant studies in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.
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Several years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, preferably in a Nordic or international environment.
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Experience managing end-to-end recruitment across different functions and seniority levels.
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Good understanding of Nordic labor markets and recruitment practices.
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Experience with applicant tracking systems, preferably SmartRecruiters, and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter.
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Fluent English and Swedish - additional Nordic languages are an advantage.
Additional Information
At SGS, you will join a global company with a clear purpose, a strong ethical foundation and a collaborative culture. You will have the opportunity to shape recruitment delivery across the Nordic region, work closely with experienced HR and business colleagues, and contribute to attracting the people who help SGS deliver quality, integrity and trust every day.
The monthly salary for the position is based on previous relevant work experience and skills and is approximately SEK44,000-49,000/month, starting from the salary of a person with a few years of relevant experience. For applicants with potentially broader relevant skills and experience, the salary can also be discussed separately.
If you are ready to take the next step in your Talent Acquisition career and help build strong teams across the Nordic countries, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please apply latest on 31.8.2026. If you have any questions about the position, please reach out to HR Operations Manager Petra Tihinen on Wed 5.8.2026 between 14:00-15:00 CET or Wed 19.8.2026 between 14:00-15:00 CET p. +358 40 4823055.
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