On behalf of Nouryon, we are now looking for a

Head of Rewards Nordics

Location: Gothenburg. Remote work within Sweden possible, with recurring visits to the office.

Shape the future of Total Rewards in a global leader. At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. We are looking for a team member who brings ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better.

Nouryon is a global specialty chemicals company with 7,600+ colleagues in over 80 countries. Our essential solutions power everyday products in personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, and construction. With a heritage in Sweden dating back to 1646, we combine a proud history with a modern, forward-looking culture based on our values: aim high, own it, and do it right – every day.

This is a visible, influential role at the intersection of business and people strategy.

If you share our values and ambitions, we offer a fascinating international environment that rewards your skills and enthusiasm.

As Head of Rewards Nordics, you will:

• Lead the development, implementation, and management of Nouryon’s reward strategy across Sweden, Finland, and Norway.
• Design, implement and oversee compensation and benefits programs – from salary structures and bonus plans to incentive initiatives – ensuring competitiveness in the Nordic markets.
• Partner closely with HR, line managers, and unions to align reward practices with talent attraction, retention, and performance goals.
• Represent the Nordics in our global Total Rewards community and contribute to shaping Nouryon’s Group-wide reward agenda.
• Use analytics and insights to monitor and optimize pay practices while ensuring compliance with local legislation.
• Drive harmonization projects and play a key role in supporting business transformation.

About you

We believe you thrive in a KPI-driven, multicultural environment with many stakeholders. You combine analytical strength with excellent social and communication skills. You are curious, brave, and stress-resistant, and you enjoy partnering with leaders at all levels.

Your background likely includes:

• A degree in Finance, Business Administration, HR, or related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a rewards/compensation role.
• Solid experience in Total Rewards, including collective labour agreements (CLAs), job architecture and banding structures
• Proven track record in annual salary reviews, bonus programs, and benefits design
• Experience from both white-collar and blue-collar environments
• International matrix experience and fluency in English
• Strong Excel and data skills

What We Offer

• A key role in Nordic HR, reporting directly to the VP Global Total Rewards (US).
• A visible and influential position with real impact on strategy and people outcomes.
• A truly international environment with dedicated colleagues across the globe.
• The chance to grow with a company that values sustainability, learning, and ethical leadership.

Contact

In this recruitment, we are working with Hudson Nordic as our recruitment partner. If you are interested in the position or have questions about the position, please contact André Högevoll at andre.hogevoll@hudsonnordic.com

Selection and interviews are ongoing, so we welcome your application as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you!