PEOPLE & CULTURE PARTNER

People & Culture Partner - Operations:

Since 1946, we have kept Scandinavia connected to the world and the world to Scandinavia. We have been frontrunners in the air – and the future we head into is ever changing.

 
SAS colleagues are united by their passion for the customer, the purpose of moving Scandinavia and to create Journeys that Matters. 

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and is motivated to make a difference as part of our People & Culture Partner Team in Denmark – you might just be the new colleague, we are looking for!

The Team

As a P&C Partner you will be a part of a local Copenhagen based team of five super competent P&C Partners. Furthermore, you will be part of an overall 18 person P&C Partnering organization consisting of P&C Partners & Business Partners across Scandinavia, who all have the common goal to make SAS and Operations the preferred employer in aviation. In this role you will report to the P&C Partnering Lead in DK.

How can you make a difference?

•    Collaborate with line managers to advance the organization’s goals and drivers
•    Partnering with leaders on operational challenges such as day-to-day leadership, recruitment, difficult conversations, and other personnel related matters
•    Coach, challenge and support managers in administrative tasks, reporting and analysis
•    Drive our self-service agenda by familiarizing leaders with our People Platform solution (SuccessFactors)
•    Managing ongoing dialogues and collaboration with unions 
•    Participating in and contributing to cross-functional people-related projects together with colleagues across the People Function 
•    Establishing processes suitable for operations related to the People Agenda
•    Coaching leaders and supporting operations with a focus on remote leadership in operations

The successful candidate:

To be successful in this role you will need experience in creating followership, building relationships with leaders and unions, driving a people agenda and handling all the operational challenges of a complex organization.

We believe you bring:

•    Strong ability to build trusted relationships across leadership levels and functions
•    A strong participant in projects benefiting the team, the business, and the people agenda
 •    At least 5 years of relevant post-education experience whereof part of it is preferably as a P&C/HR Consultant or Partner

•    Broad P&C generalist experience, including proven track record of building and maintaining relationships in a cross-functional operating model
•    Has collaborated with leaders on many levels and from different functions on a wide range of employee related matters

•    Relevant education and an appetite to continue learning

•    You thrive in a high-paced environment and work effectively to achieve results 

•    Fluency in English both verbally and written and preferably in a Scandinavian language   as well

In addition, we expect you to have a natural skill in prioritizing, to be solution oriented in your approach and an independent thinker with a positive can-do attitude to any challenge coming along. 

Why SAS?

At SAS, we are dedicated to caring for each other, delighting our travelers, and driving the transformation towards sustainable aviation. 

As a future colleague on our team, you’ll join a culture where we work collaboratively towards common goals, recognize each other's contributions, and celebrate successes. 

Our focus is on safe, sustainable, and punctual execution, and we are committed to protecting our planet while transforming SAS for the future. This is an empowering workplace where you can thrive, grow, and take ownership of your work. 

We also offer extensive opportunities for professional development in an international, fast-paced working environment. We are dedicated to the continuous growth of our employees. 

Working with us also comes with a range of valuable benefits. You’ll enjoy discounted travel opportunities around the world with SAS, access to various health and wellness initiatives and attractive employee discounts on brands, transport, airport shops, hotels, and car rentals. 

We also offer a pre-tax benefit scheme covering mobile phones, computers, internet, massage, and public transport, as well as discounts on healthcare services and a competitive pension scheme.

Additional information

Please send us your motivated application and CV as soon as possible, as interviews are conducted continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Note that we cannot handle any applications that are sent by email, due to GDPR regulations.

•    Deadline for application: 17. August 2026.
•    Desired start date is no later than 1. October 2026
•    Position: Fulltime (100%), permanent
•    This position is based in Copenhagen Airport. Occasional travel to our other Nordic offices is expected

It is a prerequisite for your employment with SAS that you can meet the following applicable regulatory requirements: 

A background check will be conducted at the final stage of this recruitment process, as this role is security classified. If you are aware of any specific matters that may come up during this background check, we kindly ask you to be transparent about them during the recruitment process.

Furthermore, you must pass a police approval for an airport ID card and be able to present a clean criminal record certificate.

If you have questions about this position, you are welcome to contact P&O Partnering Lead Peter M. Østergaard via email peter.ostergaard@sas.dk. 

Join us at SAS and be part of shaping the future of aviation!