About the role
We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to support managers and HR teams in complex employee cases involving potential career transitions, either within the organisation or with another employer. In this role, you will assess individual situations, advise managers, prepare employee discussions, and coordinate appropriate support. Your work will help ensure cases are addressed early and consistently, with solutions tailored to individual circumstances. The aim is to facilitate internal mobility, shorten case timelines, and ease the workload for managers and HR teams. Key responsibilities
Advise managers and HR teams on complex employee cases involving career transitions.
Evaluate individual circumstances, identifying skills gaps, development needs, and potential career options.
Help managers prepare clear, constructive, and well-structured discussions with employees.
Create individual transition plans with defined actions, responsibilities, timelines, and follow-up.
Coordinate support from HR Business Partners, employee relations specialists, redeployment teams, recruitment, learning and development, and external transition partners.
Explore options such as internal opportunities, retraining, skills development, redeployment, study leave, voluntary arrangements, and external career moves.
Track progress alongside managers and HR, ensuring clear ownership and timely action.
Help develop and improve tools, templates, processes, and working practices for employee career transitions.
Required experience and knowledge
At least five years of relevant professional experience.
Knowledge of HR processes and individual employee case management.
An understanding of skills gaps, role mismatches, and individual career transition needs.
Good knowledge of internal mobility, redeployment, and employee development options.
Ability to analyse complex cases and produce clear recommendations and practical transition plans.
Strong experience advising and supporting managers and HR stakeholders.
Proficiency in both Swedish and English.
Preferred qualifications
Relevant education in HR, employment law, or a related field.
Experience working in an HR function within a large organisation.
Familiarity with HR information systems, such as SAP SuccessFactors.
Experience collaborating with Swedish career transition organisations, such as TRR or TSL.
Personal qualities You communicate clearly and build effective relationships across different functions. You bring structure and sound judgement to sensitive situations, handling confidential information with integrity and discretion. You can balance employee needs with business priorities and established procedures. Proactive and solution-oriented, you clarify next steps, coordinate stakeholders, and keep cases moving forward. Start Date and Application: Start date: 9 November 2026 End date: 31 May 2027 Application deadline: Apply as soon as possible Hybrid work: yes, in agreement with the client Location: Södertälje Applications are reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis! Sway Sourcing is an innovative recruitment partner specializing in matching the right talent with the right company—quickly and efficiently. Our primary focus lies in Finance, Administration, HR, Marketing, and IT, but we also have the broad expertise and flexibility required to deliver tailored recruitment solutions across all industries. Although we are a relatively new player, we have already gained the trust of many of Sweden's largest companies and operate both nationally and internationally. With bases in Sweden and Spain, we offer a unique combination of local expertise and global reach. Our strong network and deep industry insights make us the obvious partner for companies looking to stay ahead in their recruitment efforts.
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