PEOPLE & CULTURE PARTNERING LEAD

People & Culture Partnering Lead

At SAS, we are fuelled by passion and purpose. Since 1946, we have connected Scandinavia to the world—and the world to Scandinavia. Our colleagues are united by a passion for our customers, the purpose of moving Scandinavia, and the ambition to create Journeys That Matter.
Are you a people focused leader with a strong business mindset? Do you want to shape leadership, culture, and engagement in a dynamic operational environment? If so, the People & Culture Partnering Lead, Sweden role could be the perfect next step in your journey at SAS.

Challenges you will work on

In this central role, you will play a key part in supporting SAS’s growth journey and strengthening our culture across Sweden. Your main responsibilities include:
•    Acting as a hands on People & Culture Partner, while leading, coaching, and developing a team of three People & Culture Partners in Sweden.
•    Primarily supporting our flying personnel in Sweden, while also leading partnering activities across all operational and corporate environments nationally.
•    Partnering closely with leaders to advance organizational goals through strategic and operational People & Culture support.
•    Advising leaders on people related matters such as recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, absence management, annual people cycles, MBL, and case management.
•    Strengthening collaboration between leaders, colleagues, unions, and People & Culture functions.
•    Overseeing implementation and continuous improvement of people processes through the People Platform (SuccessFactors).
•    Fostering a strong leadership culture aligned with SAS values and operating principles.
•    Building alignment across Sweden and UK People & Culture Partnering activities to ensure consistency, quality, and a strong colleague experience.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues across People & Culture Centres of Excellence, Industrial Relations, People Services & Payroll, and leaders across the business to support successful delivery of the SAS People Plan.

The Team

You will lead the People & Culture Partnering team in Sweden, consisting of three People & Culture Partners, and be part of a local Stockholm based team of four P&C Partners. In addition, you will be part of a wider 18 person People & Culture Partnering organization across Scandinavia, all working together to make SAS and SAS Operations the preferred employer in aviation.
You will report to the Head of People & Culture for SAS Operations.

To be successful, we believe you have

•    Proven experience within HR / People & Culture, including leading and developing teams (directly or indirectly).
•    Strong ability to build trust, followership, and long term relationships with leaders at multiple levels.
•    Experience from HR Partnering roles in a Scandinavian and/or international organization.
•    At least 6 years of post education experience within HR, People & Culture, or organizational development.
•    Relevant higher education, preferably at bachelor level or above.
•    Experience working in a high paced environment within a cross functional operating model.
•    Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
•    A solution oriented approach, strong prioritization skills, and a positive, can do attitude.

Why SAS

At SAS, we 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 comes with a variety of benefits, including: 
•    Travel Perks: Enjoy discounted travel opportunities around the world with SAS. 
•    Health & Wellness: Access to health and wellness benefits, including a newly renovated gym with complimentary classes such as CrossFit and yoga. 
•    Discounts: Receive discounts from a wide range of brands, as well as on transportation to and from airports, airport shops, hotels, and car rentals. 

Additional Information

•    Deadline for application: 17/05/2026. Please send us your 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. 
•    You will be part of the local People & Culture Partnering team in Sweden and the Scandinavian P&C team for SAS Operations.
•    Location: SAS premises in and around Arlanda Airport.
•    Some travel within Scandinavia and to the UK is expected.
•    Parts of the role may be located within restricted airport areas, requiring a security and background check and approval by authorities.

If you have questions about this position, you are welcome to contact Fredrik Jangendal, Talent Acquisition Specialist email: fredrik.jangendal@sas.se. Please note that we are not able to handle any applications that are sent by email due to the GDPR regulations.

Our Culture at SAS 
At SAS, we are dedicated to caring for each other, delighting our travellers, 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. Join us at SAS and be part of shaping the future of aviation! 
Come and fly with us! 

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