Christian Hager

HR Business Partner | Industrial & Production | Organizational Change, Labour Law & Lean

Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area

About

Business-oriented HR Business Partner with experience from industrial, production, and technical environments where HR needs to work in practice—not just on paper. I work closely with managers in day-to-day operations as well as during restructuring and organizational change. A large part of my role involves balancing business needs with Swedish labour law and navigating union environments where decisions need to be both compliant and realistic. My background in Lean and continuous improvement shapes how I approach HR—creating structure, improving ways of working, and using data where it actually adds value.

Experience

  • Xylem Water Solutions Sweden (7 yrs)
    • Human Resources Business Partner
      Jan 2020 - Dec 2025 · 6 yrs

      HR partner to managers in a global industrial organization, supporting operational and technical environments during ongoing change and growth. Worked closely with managers on workforce planning and organizational structure linked to business needs. Managed labour law cases and union negotiations, ensuring compliant and workable solutions. Supported reorganizations from planning to implementation, including risk assessments and union dialogue. Responsible for salary review processes and compensation benchmarking. Strengthened performance and talent processes to create more structure in succession planning. Improved HR processes such as onboarding and offboarding using continuous improvement principles. Used HR data to support decisions related to absence, turnover, and capacity. Project Manager (Relocation Project) 2021 Led relocation project affecting 450 employees Coordinated senior stakeholders across multiple functions Managed communication and change process to maintain stability in operations

    • Continuous Improvement Manager
      Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr

      Introduced Lean structures into daily operations Strengthened KPI follow-up and management routines Supported managers in building a more structured and consistent way of working

  • Leading Store Operation at ICA Sverige AB
    Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr

    Coached managers in leadership, change management, and operational improvement Developed training concepts to strengthen leadership capability Mentored internal consultants to ensure consistent and high-quality delivery

  • Lean Manager Enterprise Delivery at Telia Company
    2016 - 2018 · 2 yrs

    Responsible for Lean transformation in Enterprise Delivery. Driving and developing continuous improvement, visual management and culture. Educating managers and employees in Lean thinking. Initiator and designer of new interactive PDCA tool. Contributor and developing delivery precision and KPI teams. Improving E2E processes

  • Vattenfall (6 yrs 1 mo)
    • Lean Manager
      Aug 2012 - Dec 2015 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Implemented Lean management across Nordic operations Trained leaders and internal trainers in continuous improvement methods Part of steering group for Lean transformation across multiple countries Translated strategic goals into practical operational structures

    • HR Business Partner
      Dec 2009 - Jul 2012 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Full-scope HR support for production and operational environments Worked closely with managers on performance, succession, and workforce planning Managed union negotiations, restructuring discussions, and labour law cases Supported larger organizational changes with focus on compliance and risk

  • Recruitment Consultant at Vattenfall
    2008 - 2009 · 1 yr

    Recruitment Consultant responsible for recruitment process to the business areas Heat Nordic in Sweden and Kärnkraft Säkerhet&Utbildning. Key contributor in several recruitment efficiency projects. Super-user (one of two in the Nordic region) for the new Vattenfall recruitment tool.