HR Screening Specialist | SEB, Solna

Do you want to help shape and execute SEB’s new approach to staff resilience, risk awareness, and employee screening? We are now looking for an HR Screening Specialist to join SEB’s newly established HR Screening team within Group HR.

About the job

HR Screening is a new team within Group HR, established to shape and execute SEB strategy regarding background checks of staff. The team is responsible for background checks, both during recruitment as well as during employment and is acting as Center of Excellence for background checks, with the goal of strengthening SEB’s ability to manage staff‑related risks across the organisation.

Joining this team means stepping into an exciting build‑up phase where processes, routines, and ways of working are being formed. You will have a unique opportunity to influence how the team develops and plays a role in strengthening SEB going forward.

• Play a key role in handling and assessing screening results, conducting structured screening conversations, making evaluations, and determining when cases should be escalated within SEB’s screening and risk‑awareness processes.
• Understand and evaluate potential risks, carefully weigh screening outcomes, and determine the appropriate course of action based on your knowledge, judgement, and the SEB framework.
• Contribute to driving, improving, and implementing processes, frameworks, and documentation as part of shaping a new team.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as the Privacy Office and other relevant functions.

• Have experience in leading security interviews, investigative screening interviews, or risk‑assessment interviews.
• Have experience in staff investigations, background checks, or other human‑risk related areas.
• Value the opportunity to support employees in sensitive situations and help prevent vulnerable circumstances by promoting self‑awareness.
• Can balance the need of a strong security culture with respect for individual integrity.
• Thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment by taking initiative, collaborating effectively, and independently driving continuous improvements from idea to implementation.
• Have strong analytical ability and sound judgement, especially in matters involving human behavior, risk awareness, and sensitive situations.
• Can work efficiently with Microsoft 365 tools to support structured documentation, analysis, and communication.
• Have strong communication skills in both Swedish and English.

• A unique opportunity to be part of building a new team within Group HR
• A role that combines interpersonal dialogue, analysis, and risk awareness
• The chance to influence how SEB works with workforce resilience and screening going forward
• Hybrid work model, meaning remote work is possible up to 2 days/week
• International opportunities and working environment
• Attractive compensation and access to SEB staff banking with exclusive benefits