Location: Stockholm

Are you a resourceful leader ready to shape the future of People and Culture at Columbus in Sweden, driving impactful HR initiatives that elevate our employee experience and foster business growth?

We are looking for a visionary and experienced People Director to lead the People and Culture strategy, drive HR Operations, Talent Management and Business Partnering at Columbus Sweden with 420 employees including the People team. Your key responsibility is to drive the implementation of Columbus’ People Strategy, you will play an important role in shaping our local People agenda. In this role, you will report directly to the Global Chief People Officer (CPO) a part of the Swedish Leadership team, and work closely with the Swedish Market Unit Executive.

Core Responsibilities You will be part of the Swedish Leadership Team, act as Strategic Partner and Advisor to the Market Unit Executive, providing HR guidance and support:

• Drive the People agenda, lead and develop your team, continue to improve and build our culture to ensure a positive employee experience based on Columbus values and leadership principles

• Ensure the HR Transformation & implementation of the People Strategy, aligning local processes with global standards

• Oversee, continuously improve and support HR operations, talent management, and compensation & benefit processes

• Resolve and handle delicate matters in local context, employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with local labor laws

As part of the Global People Directors team, you will collaborate globally, participate and drive global people projects including:

• Preparing and implementing a consolidated HR strategy across Market Units (covering Europe, US, India)

• Ensure our Career Path journey remains aligned with global standards

• Continue to drive HR digitalization and global HR operations

• Maintaining inclusive initiatives with a focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I), employee experience, and Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

We want Columbus to be the go-to place for people who are passionate about being digital advisors for future transformations. To make this happen, you’ll help shape our culture and values at every step of the employee journey, supporting our team as they grow into trusted digital advisors for our clients.

Your background and experienceThe successful candidate has a Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field combined with a minimum of 7+ years global & Swedish HR leadership experience. This includes:

• Experience from a Global Matrix organization preferably within IT service & technology or consulting

• Solid, working knowledge of HR policies, procedures and local legislation related to employment practices and general HR administration

• Broad experience within Compensation & Benefits, HR compliance & HR Services, Talent Management, HR Information Systems and digitalization

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on using data to guide decisions

• Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken

To succeed in the role, you have excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust among different stakeholders and employees. You are also able to navigate different priorities, manage your agenda and effectively plan, prioritize and execute.

Become a part of Columbus! You can easily apply by connecting your LinkedIn or by uploading a CV. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so submit your application today – it only takes a few seconds. Please submit your application before September 27, 2024.

For further information you are welcome to contact Talent Acquisition Lead, Ann-Michelle Buus Trebbien on +45 29690640 or email [email protected]

About Columbus At Columbus, you’ll be joining a global IT consulting company with over 1,600 dedicated professionals. We are at the forefront of digital transformation, present in 7 countries helping 1,100 customers securing their future by driving growth through data-driven insights and creating seamless digital experiences.

With our broad industry experience in both B2B and complex B2C, we stand out as the leading digital sales partner in the Nordic region. You’ll be part of a team that designs and implements top-tier, industry-specific solutions, unleashing the full potential of our customers' digital businesses.

We believe in Digital transformation for a better tomorrow, where we also commit to drive positive social and environmental change on a global scale! www.columbusglobal.com

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