The posting
Elektron is looking for a hands-on and business-oriented HR Generalist who wants to support people, managers and the organisation – while helping us build for the future. This is a broad role in a small, international and highly ambitious company. You will work close to the business, take ownership of operational HR and Talent Acquisition, and create practical structures that make a real difference. This is Elektron Elektron emerged from the shores of the Göta älv in late-90s Gothenburg. What began as a university collaboration has developed into an internationally recognised company creating innovative drum machines, synthesizers, samplers and sequencers. Our instruments are used by hobbyists, professional musicians and chart-topping artists around the world – all united by the desire to discover the right sound. Or the wrong sound. The cleanest, the nastiest and everything in between. We place great value on the creativity and innovation that come from bringing together talented individuals with different perspectives and experiences. We are a passionate and collaborative team, driven by curiosity, quality and the ambition to create instruments that empower people to find their own sound. Your role As HR Generalist, you will have a central position in Elektron’s continued development. You will not only manage and improve our HR processes – you will also help shape the organisation, ways of working and culture of the future. Together with managers and the leadership team, you will create the structures and processes needed for both the business and our people to develop sustainably over time. The role combines Talent Acquisition, operational HR support and long-term development. You will be an accessible and trusted partner to managers and employees while gradually building a professional, practical and business-oriented HR function. You will report to the CFO and work closely with the CEO and leaders across R&D, Product, Operations, Support, Sales and Marketing. Your main responsibilities You will work across the full employee journey, combining Talent Acquisition and operational HR support with the development of processes and ways of working. Your responsibilities will include:
Managing end-to-end recruitment, including active search and selection.
Supporting managers in recruitment and employee-related matters.
Representing the employer in dialogue and negotiations with trade unions.
Building talent pipelines and strengthening the candidate experience.
Providing daily HR support to managers and employees.
Developing practical HR processes and digital ways of working.
Managing onboarding, offboarding, HR administration and documentation.
Supporting work environment and employee development processes.
Coordinating international HR and Employer of Record arrangements.
Using systems, data and AI to improve HR efficiency and quality.
Who are you? You have relevant academic education within HR, People Management, Business Administration or a related field, combined with at least three years of experience from a broad operational HR role. Hands-on experience of Talent Acquisition is a requirement. You have independently managed end-to-end recruitment processes and are comfortable working with active search, interviews, assessment, selection and candidate communication – ideally involving specialist or hard-to-find competence. You have experience of advising managers in both recruitment and employee-related matters. You communicate professionally in Swedish and English, have strong digital skills and are interested in how systems, data and AI can improve HR. As a person, you are curious, structured and thorough – but pragmatic enough to move things forward. You build trust, exercise sound judgement and handle confidential information with integrity. Experience from a consultancy, scale-up, technology company or another fast-moving and specialist-driven environment is highly relevant. Knowledge of collective agreements within Teknikföretagen, including Unionen and/or IF Metall, as well as experience of work environment management, international HR or Employer of Record arrangements, is considered an advantage. To succeed at Elektron You enjoy supporting others and are comfortable challenging established ways of working when something can be done better. You listen, learn and build trust before introducing new processes. Elektron is a specialist-driven environment with high ambition, strong opinions and close attention to detail. To succeed, you need to be prepared, credible and able to explain how your recommendations create value for the organisation. You are likely to thrive in this role if you gain energy from solving today’s problem while also asking: How can we make this work better next time? What Elektron offers At Elektron, you will have the opportunity to shape a newly established HR role and influence how the function develops. You will work close to senior decision-makers, gain a broad understanding of the business and build processes that have an immediate impact on managers, employees and candidates. You will also receive senior HR mentorship during your introduction, providing support in prioritisation, complex HR matters and the continued development of the role. This is an opportunity to combine operational HR, Talent Acquisition, culture and organisational development in a company where technology, creativity and music come together. Interested? Perfect! The recruitment process is managed by PS Partner in close collaboration with Elektron. Please attach your CV and answer some questions about why we are a perfect match latest the 15th of September. For inquiries contact recruitment consultant Anna Petersson or Johan Jacobsson.
