Bastian Sandin
About Bastian Sandin
Bastian Sandin is an HR Business Partner specializing in technology, currently working at Kindred Group plc in Stockholm County, Sweden. He has a diverse background in human resources, having held various roles across multiple organizations since 2013.
Work at Kindred Group
Bastian Sandin currently serves as HR Business Partner Technology at Kindred Group plc, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on the Technology function, contributing to the development and delivery of HR roadmaps tailored to this sector. Previously, he worked as HR Business Partner Nordics at Kindred Group from 2019 to 2021, where he was involved in group-wide HR projects aimed at organizational development and design. Sandin played a significant role in digitalizing HR operations at Kindred Group, which enhanced efficiency and compliance across global operations.
Previous HR Roles
Bastian Sandin has held various HR positions prior to his current role at Kindred Group. He worked as an HR Partner consultant at Dry-IT AB from 2017 to 2018 and as a People & HR Consultant at PeopleProvide from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he served as a Senior Consultant at PIHR for six months in 2019. His experience also includes roles as HR Business Partner consultant at Volvo Car Mobility and Coop Sverige, both in 2018 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he worked as an HR Partner and HR-administrator at Region Västerbotten.
Education and Expertise
Bastian Sandin studied at Umeå University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management from 2011 to 2014. He also studied Social Psychology at the same university from 2010 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive HR expertise, which includes negotiating complex employment issues and providing strategic management support within the HR domain.
Background in HR Consulting
Bastian Sandin has a diverse background in HR consulting, having worked with several organizations across various roles. His experience includes serving as a Recruitment Coordinator at Uniaden and as a Talent Fulfillment Specialist & People Advisor at Accenture. He has also worked as an HR Partner consultant at Vasakronan and has held multiple positions at Region Västerbotten, including HR Partner and HR-intern. This breadth of experience has equipped him with the skills necessary to address complex HR challenges.
Military and Early Career
Before entering the HR field, Bastian Sandin served in the Swedish Armed Forces as Värnplikt from 2005 to 2006. His early career included a role as a Student Ambassador at Adecco Group in 2014. These experiences contributed to his professional development and provided him with a unique perspective that he applies in his HR roles.