Are you interested in a position where you can drive the People agenda in an organization with the goal of empowering society? Are you someone who wants to make a difference by being part of an exciting journey?
We at Telenor are now looking for a Chief Human Resource Officer. With us, you will help connect people to what matters most. You will be part of a large, international organization that goes beyond customers – we want to play an important role in the societies we serve. Being connected can change your life, and we are serious about helping our services make the widest possible impact.
The Chief Human Resource Officer is responsible for the overall HR-strategy at the company and its execution. This covers everything from attracting, recruiting, , developing and engaging the Telenor employees.
The main purpose of the role is to develop and then execute the people- and organizational-agenda to position Telenor Sweden well for the challenges and new opportunities going forward. This will be done in alignment with Group strategies and includes building organizational capabilities, enhancing digital employee experiences and facilitating cross-learning.
Today’s HR organization is divided into 4 teams reporting to CHRO: HR Managers, People Experience and Operations, People Experience & Development and finally Facilities, a total of 25 employees.
The Chief Human Resource Officer is part of the Executive Management team and reports to Telenor Sweden CEO and will be based in Stockholm at the head office in Råsunda.
As our new CHRO, you will be responsible for:
- Strategic direction, objectives and activities with regards to people and organization
- Being a strong partner for the CEO and the rest of the management team in addressing the organization’s agenda
- Removing the barriers on the employee-journey when developing and executing HR processes
- Building and influencing relevant policies to ensure we have a healthy and non-discriminatory work environment in compliance with relevant Group policies, local laws and international regulations Contributing to long term reputation building of Telenor Sweden among key stakeholders
- Through recruitment and mobility of resources ensure that Telenor has the right leaders and experts to meet market demands.
- Balancing the motivational factors (compensation and benefits, stimulating culture, work tools, work methods, etc.) needed to deliver an engaged and efficient organization in line with market demands
- Being a promoter for organizational development through transformative operational efficiency and explore new ways of working
- Contributing to the direction-setting and development of the Group Human Resources function
Who you are
To be successful in the position as Chief Human Resource Officer, the ideal candidate is a truly positive person with an attitude that no problem is too big or small. You are a trustworthy and influential leader with integrity and an “innovative and change” mindset. You lead by example and is a role model for our behaviours (Always Explore, Create Together, Keep Promises and Be Respectful).
To be successful in the role of Chief Human Resource Officer, we believe you have:
- Business understanding, to be able to lead and develop the strategic role of an HR function within a company-wide strategy.
- Excellent competencies related to organizational development (engagement and culture) such as change management and transformation, ensuring the organization has the right skills and competencies to succeed in a digital era
- Exhibit thorough knowledge about the local market in Sweden as well as the external stakeholder environment
- Strong networking skills and experience in handling key external stakeholders
- A good understanding of Swedish labor law and its implications for the business
You also have a commercial mindset and can easily transform business needs into people priorities and activities. You are self-motivated and output driven. Alongside of this you are a good listener and speaking partner and enjoy a fast-paced environment and being part of continuously building a great place to work. Fluency in both English and Swedish is a must.
Beyond this, you have an academic degree in Human Resources or a similar relevant degree. You have experience in leading complex and dynamic structures and drive HR processes across units in an inclusive manner.
What we promise
We promise you a human company committed to a balanced workforce where our employees are supported and empowered. You will be welcomed into a skilled team of professionals who are eager to learn the ins and outs of HR.
If this seems like an excellent opportunity to you, we urge you to send you your application as soon as possible, as selection is ongoing.
For this recruitment process, we are collaborating with the recruitment firm Novare. Should you wish to receive additional information or have any questions regarding the position or process, feel free to contact Mitra Frost mitra.frost@novare.se or Viktor Karlsson viktor.karlsson@novare.se
We are looking forward to receiving your application!
