Employment Relations Specialist

Do you want to be our new Employment Relations Specialist and be a trusted advisor in all employment law matters? 

Whatever your professional title is - with us, you will contribute to something bigger. Together, we are providers of possibilities. Giving people the confidence to be curious, explore new worlds, start new businesses, and live their lives. 

About the role 

In the role as Employment Relations Specialist, you will:  

• Work closely with your ER colleagues in Denmark supporting HR, such as Business Partners and HR Operations units as well as the line organization in complex legal matters and interpretations of the collective agreements as trusted advisor

• Participating in Nordic HR projects for example in the fields of employment relations as well as compensation and benefits  

• Coordinate employee benefits in Denmark, monitoring trends and ensuring the relevance and competitiveness of the Danish benefit offering 

• Contribute to aligning and improving employment relations processes across the Nordic countries together with your colleagues in the Nordic ER and HR Compliance team 

• Participate in union cooperation and negotiations in Denmark  

• Provide training and tools for HR and leaders on employment relations topics, both locally and in a Nordic context 

• Drive work environment topics in Denmark from a legal perspective in close collaboration with the HR Business Partners  

About the team 

At If, HR is organized into a functional structure designed to mirror how our business operates. This enables a strong, unified Nordic focus on compliance, seamless cooperation across borders, and efficient, harmonized processes. 

Within this structure, Nordic HR consists of five units: 
• Employment Relations & HR Compliance 
• HR Business Partners 
• People Strategy & Development 
• People Tech & HR Operations 
• Compensation & Benefits 

We are now looking for an Employment Relations Specialist in Denmark to join the Nordic Employment Relations & HR Compliance team. The team consists of eight Employment Relations Colleagues across the Nordic countries and supports both HR and the line organization with legal expertise in employment law. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team, who are always willing to help each other and share knowledge. We live If’s purpose of helping a lot – both in how we support the business and how we work together as colleagues. 

The role reports to the Head of Nordic Employment Relations and HR Compliance.

We offer 

In the same way that we place high demands on you as an employee, we also expect you to place high demands on us as an employer. Here are some of the benefits of working at If: 

• An including work environment where everyone is welcome 

• Career and development opportunities in the biggest insurance company in the Nordics 

• Social activities, as well as highly skilled professional environment  

• Possibility of hybrid Work Place 

• Health promoting workplace with e.g., wellness allowance and various sports activities 

• Great Insurance benefits 

• High pension savings 

Who are you? 

Success in this role requires not only strong expertise in labor law, but also strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as high resilience. You are a good listener and able to translate legal requirements into practical guidance and find solutions within the legal framework that best support our internal customers. You are self-driven, skilled at building networks and comfortable navigating both internal and external stakeholders. You enjoy collaborating with other teams within HR and with the line organization, and you take an active interest in the business and in understanding our internal customers’ needs. 

You also have:

• A master’s degree in law 

• At least 7+ years’ work experience, with experience from an HR organization 

• Knowledge of the insurance/financial branch collective agreement is meritorious 

• Experience in negotiations of local collective agreements
• Highly competent in employee related matters

Additional facts and the recruitment process 

Application deadline: Screening and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis. The deadline to apply is May 3rd 2026.

Application: Please submit your CV via our website. You do not need to attach a cover letter, but feel free to include a few lines in your CV explaining why you are interested in the position.

Location: Ballerup

Start date: As soon as possible

If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Head of Nordic Employment Relations and HR Compliance, Marketta Helokunnas, by e-mail marketta.helokunnas@if.fi  

At If, we aim to create a workplace with equal opportunities for all. We encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, age, background, or any disability. We also recommend that you do not include a photo in your CV.

Applicant information may, within the framework of the law, be reviewed using publicly available sources. Candidates progressing in the recruitment process will be asked to provide references and present a criminal record certificate. Depending on the scope of the role, a credit check may also be conducted for final candidates as part of the hiring process.

We look forward to your application!