HR Manager | People & Culture

<h2>Help Build a Swedish DeepTech Company into a Global Industry Leader</h2><p></p><h2><span>About Smart High Tech</span></h2><p><span>At Smart High Tech (SHT), we are developing advanced graphene-enhanced thermal interface materials that help solve one of the biggest challenges in modern technology: heat management.</span></p><p><span>Our solutions support the next generation of AI infrastructure, semiconductors, data centers, advanced electronics, and high-performance computing. As demand accelerates globally, we are entering an exciting scale-up phase and expanding our international footprint.</span></p><p><span>To support this journey, we are looking for an experienced and ambitious <strong> HR Manager / People & Culture</strong> who can help us build the people, culture and organisational capabilities required for sustainable global growth.</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><span>The Opportunity</span></h2><p><span>This is not a traditional HR role.</span></p><p><span>You will be a partner to the management and leadership team, helping shape the future of the organisation while building scalable people processes across multiple countries and cultures.</span></p><p><span>You will play a key role in supporting international expansion, strengthening our employer brand, attracting world-class talent, and creating an environment where people can perform, innovate, and thrive.</span></p><p><span>If you enjoy building organisations, leading change, and working in a fast-moving technology environment, this could be the opportunity for you.</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><span>What You'll Be Doing</span></h2><h3><span>Build a High-Performance Culture</span></h3><ul><li><p><span>Strengthen and develop our company culture, values, and principles.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Drive employee engagement, inclusion, and organisational effectiveness.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Support managers and leaders in building high-performing teams.</span></p></li></ul><h3><span>Support Global Growth</span></h3><ul><li><p><span>Partner with the leadership team on organisational design and workforce planning.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Develop people strategies that support rapid growth and international expansion.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Build scalable HR frameworks, policies, and processes.</span></p></li></ul><h3><span>Attract and Retain Top Talent</span></h3><ul><li><p><span>Develop and execute talent acquisition plan across multiple regions.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strengthen our employer branding initiatives.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ensure an outstanding employee experience throughout the entire employee lifecycle.</span></p></li></ul><h3><span>Manage HR Operations</span></h3><ul><li><p><span>Ensure compliance with employment legislation across multiple countries.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Support international mobility, work permits, and visa processes.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Manage employee relations and HR governance.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Support organisational changes and transformation initiatives.</span></p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h2><span>Who We're Looking For</span></h2><p><span>We're looking for a commercially minded HR leader who thrives in growth environments and enjoys building organisations.</span></p><h3><span>You likely have:</span></h3><p><span>✔ 7–10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience</span></p><p><span>✔ Experience from:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>DeepTech</span></p></li><li><p><span>Technology</span></p></li><li><p><span>Semiconductor</span></p></li><li><p><span>Electronics</span></p></li><li><p><span>Advanced Manufacturing</span></p></li><li><p><span>Engineering-driven organisations</span></p></li></ul><p><span>✔ Experience supporting scale-up companies through rapid growth</span></p><p><span>✔ Experience working internationally and across multiple cultures</span></p><p><span>✔ Strong business understanding and ability to translate business goals into people strategies</span></p><p><span>✔ Experience in organisational development, change management, and leadership development</span></p><p><span>✔ Strong understanding of labor law, employee relations, and HR best practices</span></p><p><span>✔ Excellent communication skills in English</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><span>Extra Interesting If You Have Experience With</span></h2><ul><li><p><span>Global expansion projects</span></p></li><li><p><span>Manufacturing scale-ups</spa