Head of Employee Experience

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions (SMR) is a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, services, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. One of our key success factors is our 17 000 brilliant employees - the ones who brought us to the market leading position we hold today, and the ambassadors of our brand and culture. To continue attracting, engaging and developing top talents in the best possible way for our business, were now making a move towards an even more employee-centric, digital and agile approach. In line with the Sandvik Shift strategy - our platform to enable necessary shifts focusing on growth, sustainability, customers, agility, digitalization and, of course, employee value - were now looking for a Head of Employee Experience with focus on learning and talent acquisition to develop our people across SMR. Are you ready to embark on an exciting career where you get the chance to work together with brilliant minds and shape best practices in an international arena? Your mission In this position, you lead our brand-new Employee Experience function, with the goal of taking our employee journey to a new level through cross-functional collaboration and a holistic view - all this in a company that has set the foundation for growth! You manage an international team of six HR professionals and the overall responsibility for the whole function - including talent acquisition, talent management, succession planning, learning and development, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion and performance management. Collaborating with our divisions, you set the direction of SMR in the journey towards an even more employee centric organization. You continue to drive improvements to take us to the next level, constantly responding to changing business needs - working together with your own team as well as other HR professionals across our business. You oversee strategic planning and design of our employer branding and onboarding programs, as well as talent pooling, common leadership programs and trainings - ensuring that everything we do supports the company strategy. You and your team ensure smooth collaborations and take part in expertise forums, both on business area and group level. Youre also the manager of our SMR Executive Leadership program. Keeping up with market trends and best practices in the area of employee experience and talent acquisition is important, and you share your knowledge and insights with stakeholders at all levels. You report to, and act in close collaboration with SMR HR Management team. The location for this role is the World Trade Center in Stockholm. Travel is a natural part of the job. Your profile Were looking for someone with extensive experience of working as an HR leader and with in-depth knowledge of talent acquisition, learning or another relevant field. Youve been working both strategically and operationally in a global environment and youre thrilled by leading a global team of professionals from different cultures and across multiple time-zones. Youre used to navigating in a decentralized organization with cross-functional collaborations and in close contact with managers and HR. Youre used to navigating in a decentralized organization with cross-functional collaborations and close contact with managers and HR. Youre also comfortable in presenting to stakeholders at all levels, including Executive Management. We expect an interest in new digital solutions and a good knowledge of Office 365, while experience of using Workday would be advantageous. As we act in a global setting, you must be fluent in English, verbally and in writing. Your personality is characterized by a structured, pragmatic and innovative way of working, and you capture opportunities without losing track of our direction. With a strategic and holistic view, you respond timely to business requirements and act on both urgent, short-term and long-term objectives. In all your work, you rely on strong stakeholder management and great collaborations, and you empower people to find efficient solutions, look at new perspectives and share best practices. Our culture Our role is clear - through every action, every day, we make the shift and advance the world through engineering. We believe in an inclusive, equal and open-minded culture, and we nurture our diversities to form a solid foundation for achieving great results. Add fair and rewarding benefits, as well as many different career options. Are you intrigued? Visit our website , LinkedIn or Facebook page to get to know us further. Contact information For further information about this position, please contact Frans-Olof Laurentz, HR Business Partner - Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, frans-olof.laurentz@sandvik.com We have already decided on which advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to use and respectfully decline any additional contacts in that matter. How to apply Send your application no later than February 14th, 2025. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we dont accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0075551. To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at hrservices.sweden@sandvik.com . Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. In 2023, sales were approximately 66 billion SEK with about 17,000 employees. #LI-DNI