Strategic People Director

5 days ago


Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden Columbus Full time

About the Role

Columbus is seeking a visionary and experienced People Director to lead the People and Culture strategy, driving impactful HR initiatives that elevate our employee experience and foster business growth.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Drive People Agenda: Lead and develop the People team, continue to improve and build our culture to ensure a positive employee experience based on Columbus values and leadership principles.
  2. HR Transformation: Ensure the implementation of the people strategy, aligning local processes with global standards.
  3. HR Operations: Oversee, continuously improve and support HR operations, talent management, and compensation & benefit processes.
  4. Employee Relations: Resolve and handle delicate matters in a local context, ensuring compliance with local labor laws.

Global Collaboration

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

  1. Consolidated HR Strategy: Prepare and implement a consolidated HR strategy across market units (covering Europe, the US, and India).
  2. Career Path Journey: Ensure our career path journey remains aligned with global standards.
  3. HR Digitalization: Continue to drive HR digitalization and global HR operations.
  4. Inclusive Initiatives: Maintain inclusive initiatives with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I), employee experience, and Employee Value Proposition (EVP).

Your Background and Experience

The 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 of global & Swedish HR leadership experience. This includes:

  1. Global Matrix Organization: Experience from a global matrix organization preferably within IT service & technology or consulting.
  2. HR Policies and Procedures: Solid, working knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and local legislation related to employment practices and general HR administration.
  3. HR Services and Talent Management: Broad experience in Compensation & Benefits, HR compliance & HR Services, Talent Management, HR Information Systems, and digitalization.
  4. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on using data to guide decisions.
  5. Language Skills: Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

About Columbus

Columbus is an IT consultancy firm with 1,800 employees worldwide. Our core strength lies in the development, implementation, and maintenance of digital business solutions. Our mission is to guide clients through their digital transformation, ensuring their businesses thrive for years to come. We're expanding and would love to have you join us on this journey.


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