Student Assistant, HR Commercial - Stockholm

Overview

Are you a student ready to put your skills to work in a high-performing, global HR environment? Join Arla Foods and gain hands-on HR Business Partner experience and exposure to people analytics in a matrixed organization. As part of one of the world’s largest dairy companies, you’ll be supported by passionate colleagues committed to your development.

We’re offering an exciting opportunity in the Sweden Commercial HR team. You’ll experience a great deal of variety in your tasks—highly relevant for your studies and future career—while working closely with an HR Business Partner and having direct contact with the Sweden HR Director.

• A main part of the role will be about people analytics conducting analysis of HR data and transforming data into insights that support relevant and impactful people and business decisions.
• You are a PowerPoint ninja, able to create impactful presentations with a clear “red thread” and compelling storylines.
• As a Student Assistant (15–20 hours per week), you’ll take on a broad role, be coached by the HR Business Partner, and collaborate closely with the Arla HR team, Commercial People Managers, and their teams. Your exact tasks will depend on your interests, development goals, and the Arla People Calendar activities.

We welcome students of all backgrounds. You are ambitious, thrive with challenges, and have a high energy level suited to a fast-paced environment. You bring a growth mindset, business interest, and passion for people & culture—and you’re eager to learn and build your HR toolbox.

In terms of experience, you probably have the following

• Currently following Bachelor’s or Master’s studies in HR, Business, Economics, or similar.
• At least 2 years of studies completed and at least one semester remaining.
• A learning mindset; comfortable with both routine and ad hoc tasks.
• Excellent command of Swedish and English
• Advanced PowerPoint skills—able to turn a vision into crisp, engaging slides.
• Agile and quick in your thinking; proactive, self-aware, and able to handle sensitive HR data with integrity and confidentiality.
• Outgoing and collaborative; confident interacting with a range of stakeholders.

• Student Assistant position, 15–20 hours per week.
• Fixed-term contract, starting as soon as possible until June 2026.

We’re committed to professional development and promoting from within. Our positive, collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. You’ll join a market leader producing household-favorite brands in a way that benefits our customers, the farmers who own us, and the world.

Arla Foods has collective agreements and offers competitive working conditions. Safety and working environment are top priorities, including random drug and alcohol testing.

We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. For additional information, contact Talent Acquisition Consultant, Kleo Dela Cruz at  Please note applications or CVs via email or direct messages will not be accepted.

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.