Linnea Strand

I had full responsibility for attracting, selecting, and engaging talent for Svea Solar across both our installation operations and tech organization. My role combined end-to-end recruitment with building a strong employer brand aligned with Svea Solar’s mission. - I owned and developed the talent acquisition strategy for installation and tech - I led our employer branding strategy and initiatives and served as project lead for defining and launching our new EVP. -Svea Solar was awarded Employer Branding Company of the Year 2024 by Karriärföretagen, and I was nominated for Employer Branding Person of the Year 2025. - I managed the @lifeatsveasolar Instagram account and drove employer branding content and initiatives on LinkedIn. - I partnered closely with hiring managers, coaching and training them in recruitment best practices. - I drove continuous improvements across the recruitment process to make it efficient, fair, and candidate-friendly. - I drove external partnerships across AI interviews, employer branding, and social sustainability, including Samhall.

As a Talent Acquisition Partner at Svea Solar, I developed and executed recruitment strategies for our installation and tech teams. I managed the full recruitment lifecycle, supported and trained hiring managers, ensured we attracted the right talent, streamlined processes, and led our employer branding efforts.

In my expanded role as Communication Manager at the company, I: - Managed both external and internal communication. - Participated in media interviews - Developed traditional media and social media strategies. - Worked with crisis management - Engaged in strategic copywriting. - Received education in linguistic awareness.

I had ultimate responsibility for the Human Resources department. In this role, I managed health, safety, and environment (HSE) protocols, implemented HR and recruiting systems and processes, and oversaw the learning management system. My responsibilities included assisting managers with HR and recruiting needs, addressing HR-related questions, and mentoring junior recruiters. Additionally, I led and actively participated in Employer Branding projects to enhance the organization's image and attract top talent. This included: - Developing and executing social media initiatives - Attending job fairs to connect with potential candidates - Delivering lectures at schools to engage with future talent I was also responsible for all recruitment activities, overseeing junior recruiters in their daily work, and personally recruiting for executive roles.

I managed full life-cycle recruiting across IT, economy, HR, and sales, with a primary focus on sales. Responsibilities included: - Building pipelines in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) - Scheduling and coordinating interviews - Contributing to candidate analysis and providing feedback to hiring managers - Conducting digital, physical, and group interviews - Employer branding focus In a fast-paced environment, I often processed up to 20 candidates simultaneously. A key aspect of my role was identifying the attributes of successful salespeople and devising methods to assess these traits during the recruitment process.