TePe – Talent & Culture Specialist

TePe is a leading oral health company from Sweden. With the help of eight subsidiaries and hundreds of partners worldwide, our products are available in over 80 countries. Founded by the Eklund family in 1965, we have spent over 60 years combining science and craftsmanship, working closely with dental professionals to deliver trusted solutions through dental practices, pharmacies, e-commerce, and retail.

To our head office in Malmö, we are now recruiting a Talent & Culture Specialist. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving and developing the employee journey, culture, and engagement across the organisation. This position requires a proactive and strategic mind as well as a hands on doer who can drive Talent & Culture initiatives across the organisation. From the head office to subsidiaries and business creators – through clear vision, effective collaboration and exceptional communication. 

Oral health is our mission, and we take pride in improving people’s well-being, starting with our own co-workers – be part of our journey! 

What you’ll be doing
As our Talent & Culture Specialist, you will:

• Drive and develop the entire employee journey – from attraction and onboarding to development and retention – in close collaboration with managers and the People and Internal communication team
• Establish, own, and continuously improve Talent & Culture processes, including onboarding, employer branding, and learning initiatives
• Lead and execute both strategic and operational recruitment, while strengthening our employer brand and positioning us as an Employer of Choice
• Drive engagement initiatives such as internal events, health & wellbeing activities and communication around culture and values
• Act as a key contributor to our culture journey by shaping ways of working, leading change initiatives, and aligning behaviours with company values
• Own and develop programs such as onboarding, trainee initiatives, and internal collaboration frameworks

Who we’re looking for
For this position you have the below background and skills:

• A proactive, courageous, and collaborative mindset, someone who inspires others and builds strong relationships across the organization
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing engagement or culture initiatives, with the ability to use data – such as pulse surveys, eNPS, or retention metrics  – to identify gaps and measure impact
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Swedish and English, including experience creating internal content for employees across multiple countries and sites – and confidence presenting and facilitating workshops or training sessions in both languages
• Experience supporting or leading organisational change  – such as shifts in company culture, evolving workforce trends, or adapting ways of working in response to a changing world  – with a proven ability to bring people along through uncertainty
• Comfortable working with HR tech and digital tools, including people systems and ATS systems, and an active interest in how AI and technology are reshaping the people function
• Solid end-to-end recruitment experience, including competency-based interviewing, proactive sourcing, and structured selection processes  – preferably across multiple functions and markets
• Proven ability to drive projects from idea to implementation, combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with adaptability in a dynamic environment
• A degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent, with around 5+ years of experience within HR, Talent, Culture, or related areas, ideally in an international environment

Why you’ll enjoy being part of TePe

• Fast, stable growth & opportunities: As a rapidly expanding company, we seek dedicated people who want to grow with us and make a real impact. 
• Learning never stops: We invest in personal and professional growth through mentorship, training, and career progression. 
• Collaboration at our core: At TePe, science meets creativity in a knowledge-sharing environment where teamwork drives innovation. 
• Sustainability and health are at the heart of everything we do. From our products to our workplace, we take a holistic approach – creating a better future for people, their smiles, and the planet. 

Good to know
You will be part of the global People and Internal Communication function at our head office in Malmö and report to the HR Manager. This is a permanent position. The role includes a limited amount of travel. 

Assessment tools
To find the best fit for both you and us, we use assessments from Alva Labs  These science-based tools help us understand your potential beyond the CV. They make the selection process fairer and help us identify who is most likely to succeed and grow in the role. These assessments are carried out by the candidates TePe will meet for an interview.

Background Check
As part of our recruitment process, a background check is conducted on the final candidate before employment is confirmed. The check may include verification of employment history, education, professional qualifications, financial records, legal status, and the right to work.

The background check is conducted through an external provider. All checks are carried out with the candidate’s consent and in accordance with applicable laws and data protection regulations.

About TePe
TePe Oral Hygiene Products, founded by the Eklund family in 1965, is an international company headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. TePe has around 500 employees and reported a turnover of MSEK 1,407 in 2024. Based on sustainable innovation and the vision to bring healthy smiles for life, TePe offers a complete range of high-quality self-care solutions, developed in partnership with the dental profession. Marketed by subsidiaries, sales and marketing offices in Singapore, Japan and Turkey, and business creators in more than 80 countries, TePe’s oral health products are available through dental practices, pharmacies, e-tail, and retail. All development and manufacturing take place in Malmö. For more information, visit www.tepe.com.

How to apply
TePe is partnering up with Academic Search International. For further questions in the process please contact Senior Consultant Per Malmberg, per.malmberg@academicsearch.se, 0701 653 100 or Researcher Johanna Strandberg, Johanna.strandberg@academicsearch.se.  

All information is handled confidentially in accordance with Academic Search integrity policy as well as the new data protection act, GDPR. This means that we can only process applications coming through the applications system. Thank you for your understanding. We kindly ask you to submit your application (in English) no later than the 18th of May. We look forward to hearing from you and understanding what makes you smile and thrive!