Employee & Labor Relations Manager Sweden and Switzerland

Company Description

Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Sobi encourages you to change that statistic and apply. Rarely do candidates meet 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application! 

At Sobi, the work we do every day redefines the standards of care and transform the lives of people living with rare diseases. 

As a diverse team of entrepreneurial people, we are passionate about our growth journey towards becoming a global leader, making a difference for rare disease patients, moving quickly and always challenging the status quo. 

We are committed to an inclusive, sustainable and flexible workplace that fosters growth and development. 

Job Description

Are you an employment law specialist who enjoys turning complex matters into practical, people-focused solutions? In this key role, you will shape and strengthen Employee and Labor Relations across Sweden and Switzerland, with a particular focus on Swedish labor relations and union consultations.

Working closely with business leaders, HR colleagues, unions, and employee representatives, you will provide trusted advice that balances legal compliance with sound business judgement and a positive employee experience.

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact in an international, purpose-driven organization—building strong partnerships, developing effective ways of working, and helping leaders navigate change with confidence.

The role is based at our Stockholm headquarters with a hybrid working model. You will join our HR team and report to the VP, Head of Market HR Sweden and Switzerland.

What you will do

• Be a trusted point of contact for Employee and Labor Relations matters across Sweden and Switzerland.
• Lead labor and employee relations activities in Sweden, including union consultations, in close partnership with HR Business Partners and business leaders.
• Provide clear, practical guidance on employment law, policies, investigations, organizational change, and complex employee matters.
• Monitor developments in Swedish and Swiss employment legislation, collective agreements, and regulatory requirements, translating them into relevant actions for the business.
• Build constructive relationships with trade unions, employee representatives, works councils, and employee forums.
• Develop and deliver engaging employment law training for leaders, HR colleagues, and employee representatives.
• Lead our systematic work environment management, risk management, and specialist support to managers.
• Chair the Safety Committee and ensure clear preparation, documentation, and follow-through on agreed actions.
• Project lead the annual Organizational and Social Work Environment survey, helping managers turn results into meaningful action plans.

Qualifications

You combine deep employment law expertise with a pragmatic and collaborative approach. You are comfortable navigating sensitive and complex situations, but you never lose sight of the people involved. You build trust quickly, communicate with clarity, and know how to influence stakeholders at every level. Proactive and solutions-oriented, you enjoy working across countries and functions in a fast-moving international environment.

To succeed in this role, you bring:

• A university degree in law, ideally with a focus on employment or labor relations.
• At least five years of relevant experience, with strong expertise in Swedish labor law and good knowledge of Swiss employment law.
• Hands-on experience working with unions, works councils, or other employee representative bodies, including collective bargaining matters.
• Experience handling complex employee relations cases, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Swedish. German or French would be an advantage.
• Experience from the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or another regulated industry—and from working in a multinational or matrix organization—would be an advantage.

At Sobi, we live by our core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership. They guide how we work together, how we make decisions and how we stay focused on what matters most.

Additional Information

How to apply 

We have an ongoing selection process in this recruitment and ask you to send your application as soon as possible, but on Oct 14th the latest. Click apply and include your resume in English

Why Join Us? 

We are differentiating ourselves through the passion of our people, the innovative products we bring to life, and the responsible business we operate. 

To ensure that more patients benefit from our therapies now and in the future, and to align with the company’s ambitions for growth, we have five core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership.  

Our mission and purpose get us excited to come to work every day, but there are a few more reasons to join our team: 

• Opportunities for professional growth 
• Competitive compensation for your work 
• Diversity and Inclusion 
• A flexible workplace that supports work-life balance 

About Sobi 

Sobi is a global biopharma company unlocking the potential of breakthrough innovations, transforming everyday life for people living with rare diseases. 

We are dedicated to capturing the scientific opportunities of our time. With our early roots in Sweden, we started as pioneers in Haemophilia. Today we are an innovate leader within rare diseases with a global reach. 

• We are bringing brilliant ideas to life in rare disease areas with high unmet patient needs. 
• We are experts on identifying breakthrough innovations, unlocking new therapies and levelling up global access to new treatments. 
• Our global operational network and passionate team serve as the foundation for our success. 

Sobi has approximately 2,000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. In 2025, revenue amounted to SEK 28 billion. Sobi’s share (STO:SOBI) is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More about Sobi at sobi.com and LinkedIn.