Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.
At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2025, our products saved 40,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries.
Our ~64,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 17 test tracks.
Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as Director HR Business Partner Operations, EMEA.
In this role you will be part of EMEA Operations leadership team, covering operations, manufacturing excellence and Autoliv Production System. Manage the people strategy to enable safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations while enabling transformation across productivity, capability, culture, and leadership.
Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:
* Build succession pipeline for Plant Managers, Operations Directors, and critical technical roles. Work close with stakeholders to support capability gap closing.
* Together with peers, drive a culture of safety, continuous improvement (Lean/TPM), accountability, and inclusion.
* Own engagement action planning for Operations; track and close the loop on systemic themes (leadership behavior, recognition, communication).
* Embed wellbeing initiatives relevant to shift work and high-reliability operations.
* Partner with CoE in L&D and Total Rewards to design technical and leadership initiatives; drive upskilling and re-skilling as well as design of incentive structures.
* Support productivity programs (OEE, labor efficiency, absenteeism reduction) with people analytics and targeted interventions.
* Be the HR lead for major initiatives impacting Operations, for example footprint changes, M&A integrations/carve-outs, digital transformation and operating model shifts.
* Lead change management: case for change, stakeholder mapping, communications, training, and stabilization.
* Coach senior Operations leaders; strengthen leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and talent pipelines.
* Elevate manager capability across employee relations (ER), performance, coaching, and inclusion.
* Use people analytics to target interventions, monitor outcomes, and inform decisions (turnover, absenteeism, ER cases, time-to-fill, diversity).
* Ensure compliance with GDPR, Works Council information/consultation obligations, HSE directives, and local labor laws in cooperation with HSE and local HR organizations
And If you have/are:
* Relevant undergraduate degree (e.g., Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, Industrial Engineering
* Advanced degree (MBA, MSc in HR/Organizational Development) or equivalent leadership development
* progressive HR experience, including HRBP leadership supporting Operations / Manufacturing / Supply Chain across multiple EMEA countries in a large-scale multinational corporation
* Demonstrated experience in senior HR partnership roles
* Proven experience in unionized/Works Council environments and complex ER case management.
* Track record leading organizational transformations (restructures, consolidations, tech automation or M&A)
* Fluent in English, both verbal and in writing
* Willingness to travel (30-50%)
Then we will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
More lives saved – more life lived!