People Consultant (Maternity cover)

People Consultant (Maternity cover)
As one of our colleagues has gone on maternity leave, we are looking for a proactive people professional with a peoples-mindset to join our People & Culture team. As our new People Consultant, you will provide HR support across all areas of human resources, from talent management to employee relations to organisational development. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment with a mix of administrative tasks and ad hoc responsibilities. You will support strategic P&C initiatives while handling a variety of incoming requests that require quick thinking and adaptability. Collaborating with different departments, you will provide guidance on HR best practices, address people-related challenges, and help foster a positive work environment that aligns with our company values.

“You will work closely with stakeholders, providing crucial administrative support that enables meaningful change and drives key initiatives forward. Your attention to detail and proactive approach will have a direct positive impact on the efficiency and success of our HR operations.” Mette Marie Odderskov, SVP People & Culture

How you’ll contribute:

• HR administrative and ad hoc tasks: This role is centered around administrative responsibilities and ad hoc tasks, requiring agility and adaptability rather than routine work. You will handle a variety of HR-related administrative duties, including onboarding, employee communication via our intranet, and employee records management.
• Recruitment & Talent Support: Assist managers throughout the recruitment process by coordinating job postings, screening candidates, scheduling, and supporting interviews. Provide administrative support for workforce planning and hiring processes to help attract and onboard the right talent for the company
• Employee Relations: Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations issues, helping to resolve conflicts, manage performance concerns, and ensure a positive workplace culture.
• HR Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and improve HR processes including optimize and document HR processes and develop standards and guidelines for HR administration.
• Policy and Compliance: Ensure HR policies and practices are in line with Actona Group’s values and local regulations. Provide advice on compliance matters and HR best practices.
• Act as a Point of Contact: You will play a crucial role in managing and coordinating a diverse range of tasks. You will be responsible for receiving and assessing incoming requests, ensuring they are directed to the appropriate stakeholders while also taking ownership of selected tasks to drive them forward.

What makes you a great fit
You hold a bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field and, preferably in a administrative role. You bring a strong understanding of HR best practices, Danish labor laws, and have proven experience with recruitment.

In addition, you excel at building strong relationships across all levels of the organisation and are skilled in communication and collaboration. Your strong administrative skills will enable you to efficiently manage processes, ensure smooth operations, and provide practical solutions that support HR initiatives. You’ll handle sensitive information with the highest level of discretion while maintaining organisation and accuracy.

Effectively staying organized and managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, ensuring seamless workflows and contributing to the overall success of both the team and the business

Please note: This is a maternity cover position with an expected duration of 10-12 months. The exact length will be agreed upon before the start of employment

Why Join Us?
We offer opportunities for both personal and professional growth, allowing you to develop your career at your own pace. You’ll be part of a supportive P&C team, where collaboration with great colleagues and professional sparring is highly valued. Enjoy a flexible and informal work environment, where successes are celebrated together. There’s plenty of room for you to make your mark, shaping both your role and the tasks you take on.

How to Apply:
If you're ready to bring your HR expertise to a collaborative and fast-growing company, we’d love to hear from you!

Work location: Holstebro

Start: As soon as possible

You can also read more about what it is like to be employed at Actona Group here.

https://actonagroup.dk/karriere/moed-et-medlem-af-vores-actona-team

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Actona Group
Actona Group A/S has a clear vision: We want to be the most value-adding global furniture partner. For the past 40 years, Actona Group has specialized in supplying modern furniture to the world’s leading furniture stores, and our furniture is sold in 90 markets worldwide.

Actona Group is on a sustainable journey. We want to create an even bigger, stronger, and more sustainable company. We will create continued growth and value-adding services for the benefit of our customers and partners. With a sustainable focus, we also want to minimize our environmental impact.

Facts about Actona Group:

• 2800 employees worldwide and revenue of app. DKK 2,8 billion.
• Headquarters, showroom and European distribution centre in Tvis, Denmark.
• Furniture productions and local administrations in China, Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine.
• Trading company in China.
• Part of Lars Larsen Group

We accept CVs and applications in both Danish and English. The interviews and most of the daily work will be in Danish.