Northvolt is on a mission to revolutionize energy and produce batteries so advanced they will make oil history. We are navigating a period of transformation as we realign our focus to meet new market realities. As part of this shift, we’re seeking a passionate HR Coordinator to join our innovative HR team at Northvolt Drei, one of Germany’s first large-scale battery gigafactories located in Heide. You’ll play a pivotal role in scaling operations at this ground-breaking facility, which will be powered entirely by renewable wind energy.

While the road has been challenging, we remain committed to building Europe’s green energy future, and we’re excited to have you contribute to the development of this multi-billion Euro project, which will unfold over the next 5+ years.

This isn’t just a job; it’s your chance to be a part of a transformative journey at the forefront of Europe’s most ambitious sustainability initiative.

Join Northvolt and help shape the future of clean energy, as we adapt and rise to meet the challenges ahead!

About the job
At Northvolt, people are our most valuable resource. We aim to set high standards for hiring, retention, and employee well-being. This role focuses on building operational HR, consolidating and adapting processes, systems, and policies from Sweden to comply with German labour law. As the factory looks to grow to 3,000 employees, we must prepare for key operational areas such as collective agreements, work councils, and union relations. As a greenfield company, we have the opportunity to establish equal representation and pay from the start. You’ll collaborate closely with other People & Growth teams, including Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, HR Ops, HRIS, and Payroll.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Drive, implement, and improve all HR processes together with corporate functions, including onboarding, offboarding, compensation & benefits and learning & development
Play a key role in our People & Culture projects, e.g. annual growth & performance management cycle, health & safety, and employee engagement activities
Support our external payroll provider with monthly payroll and expense management processes
Design and implement policies that drive positive employee experience
Continuously improve HR Reporting and Analytics to support informed business decisions

Please note that candidates considered for employment with Northvolt may be subject to a mandatory background check process.

We believe that you have:

A relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree within HR, Business, Psychology, Education or similar
Successful track record of scaling HR-operations in a fast-growing environment
Experience in the industrial/manufacturing industry or in a start-up would be beneficial
Good knowledge of employment law and labour law in Germany
Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
Knowledge and experience of payroll and HR-systems would be a big plus
Experience working in a diverse, multi-cultural environment would also be preferred

Sounds like a great fit?

Please apply with your CV in English, or directly with your LinkedIn profile.
The ideal start date for this role is 01.04.2025
Please note that candidates considered for employment with Northvolt may be subject to a mandatory background check process.

At Northvolt, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. Our team is made up of individuals from all walks of life, united by a shared mission to drive sustainable innovation. While we recognize the importance of individual contributions and believe that our greatest achievements come from working together as a team.

We foster an open and welcoming environment where we celebrate our successes and learn from our challenges—always as a united team. As Northvolt continues to grow at lightning speed here in Germany, we are deeply committed to fostering internal career development, ensuring that our people grow alongside us.

Northvolt Drei

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