Skechers

HRManager

$500–750k ~AI est. Esbjerg, Denmark FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“HR Manager at Skechers. Skills: People strategy, HR strategy, Employee engagement, Payroll compliance, Team leadership. Lead People function. Partner with senior leadership”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Analytical; Data-driven decision making

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8–10 years progressive HR experience, Significant senior HR Manager experience, Significant Senior HR Business Partner experience, Proven experience leading HR teams, Proven experience developing HR teams, Experience in multi-site environment, Experience in retail environment, Experience in consumer-focused environment, Demonstrated success as trusted advisor, Experience designing HR strategies, Experience implementing HR strategies, Experience supporting multiple countries, Experience navigating complex employment legislation, Knowledge of Nordic employment law, Knowledge of HR compliance requirements, Knowledge of employee relations practices, Proven experience developing performance management, Proven experience developing leadership development, Proven experience developing organizational effectiveness, Experience overseeing multi-country payroll, Sound understanding of payroll compliance, Sound understanding of legislative requirements, Fluent English communication skills

Nice to Have

Experience in Nordic region, Experience working in global matrix organization, Experience partnering with regional HR leadership, Experience partnering with international stakeholders, Additional Nordic language skills

What You'll Do.

Partner with senior leadership

Develop people strategy

Execute people strategy

Provide strategic leadership

Influence business decisions

Develop Nordic HR strategy

Implement Nordic HR strategy

Translate business priorities

Provide strategic guidance

Provide coaching to leaders

Identify organizational capability gaps

Implement initiatives

Enhance leadership capability

Enhance business effectiveness

Lead performance management framework

Improve performance management framework

Drive high-performance culture

Develop management capability

Utilize workforce analytics

Present actionable recommendations

Own employee engagement agenda

Analyze engagement survey results

Communicate engagement survey results

Translate survey results into action plans

Champion inclusive culture

Champion collaborative culture

Champion high-performing culture

Ensure compliance with legislation

Ensure compliance with GDPR

Ensure compliance with pension obligations

Ensure compliance with policies

Maintain employee policies

Update employee policies

Maintain employee procedures

Update employee procedures

Maintain employee handbooks

Update employee handbooks

Oversee employment frameworks

Oversee terms and conditions

Oversee compensation structures

Oversee employee benefits programs

Hold accountability for payroll delivery

Ensure payroll processes are applied

Ensure payroll controls are applied

Ensure payroll governance standards are applied

Act as senior escalation point

Ensure timely resolution

Minimize business disruption

Meet payroll reporting requirements

Meet payroll reconciliation requirements

Meet budgeting requirements

Meet cost management requirements

Establish clear objectives

Establish performance expectations

Establish development plans

Foster culture of accountability

Foster culture of continuous improvement

Foster culture of commercial awareness

Foster culture of business partnership

Maintain management responsibility for canteen

Lead regional HR projects

Support regional HR projects

Lead global HR projects

Support global HR projects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Nordic Management Team; HR Director Nordics & UK; Senior leaders; Leadership teams; Finance; HR Business Partners; Payroll & Administration; Canteen Management; Cross-functional teams; International stakeholders

Communication Scope

Influencing; Presenting

Process & Methodology

Roadmap planning

Full Job Description

The HR Manager Nordics, based at the Esbjerg Headquarters, is responsible for leading the People function across Skechers Nordics, including all corporate and retail operations in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. As a key member of the Nordic Management Team, the HR Manager partners closely with senior leadership to develop and execute a people strategy that supports business growth, operational excellence, and employee engagement across the region. The role provides strategic leadership across all areas of Human Resources, including organizational development, talent management, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and workforce planning. In addition, the HR Manager holds overall accountability for payroll operations across all four Nordic countries, ensuring compliance with local legislation and company standards. **WHAT YOU’LL DO:** • Act as the HR representative within the Nordic Management Team, influencing business decisions through a people-focused perspective. • Partner with the HR Director Nordics & UK to develop and implement the Nordic HR strategy, ensuring alignment with global business objectives and company values. • Translate business priorities into a clear and measurable HR roadmap that supports sustainable growth and operational performance. • Provide strategic guidance and coaching to senior leaders on organizational effectiveness, talent management, workforce planning, employee relations, and change management. • Identify organizational capability gaps and implement initiatives that enhance performance, leadership capability, and business effectiveness. • Lead and continuously improve the performance management framework, driving a high-performance culture across all functions and locations. • Develop management capability through coaching, leadership development programs, and targeted learning initiatives. • Utilize workforce analytics and HR metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, presenting actionable reco

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