Head of Group Talent, Learning and Change

Head of Group Talent, Learning and Change

This is a newly created, strategic global leadership role at Epiroc, designed to shape the future of how we attract, develop, and mobilize talent across the organization.

With full responsibility for Talent Acquisition & Development, Learning & Development, and Change Management, you will set the direction, build capabilities, and drive excellence across these critical areas.

Your work will ensure Epiroc continues to evolve as a performance-driven, people-centered company, committed to sustainable transformation.

You will lead a global team of passionate professionals, partnering with business leaders, HR colleagues, and stakeholders across divisions, regions, and local entities.

Reporting to the SVP Brand & Communication and Human Resources, you will be a key member of the People & Leadership Council, contributing to the strategic development of our people agenda.

Your Mission

This role sets the global direction, principles, and frameworks for Talent Acquisition & Development, Learning & Development, and Change Management. It involves implementing best-in-class practices, processes, and tools to build a world-class talent ecosystem across Epiroc.

A key focus will be fostering a culture of learning, development, mobility, and change readiness throughout the organization.

You will lead Group-level Learning & Development, including Epiroc University, shaping programs and experiences that build future skills and leadership capabilities.

Collaboration with Executive Group Management and senior HR leaders will be essential to drive executive recruitment for strategically critical roles, including General Managers and direct reports to EGM. Strengthening talent pipelines will require close partnership with Business Area and Division Presidents, as well as VP HRs.

Governance and expert support for key talent processes—such as talent reviews, internal mobility, and critical role mapping—will be part of your remit, also here working closely together with relevant stakeholders.

You will also be responsible for leading global change management excellence, building organizational capability for effective transformation.

By introducing and scaling change management practices and frameworks, you will help support major initiatives and cultural shifts across the business.

Your Profile

You bring senior leadership experience in Talent Acquisition & Development and/or Learning & Development within a global industrial or technology-driven organization.

You have a proven ability to build and operationalize talent and learning strategies through strong processes, tools, and collaboration.

Your communication and influencing skills are exceptional, especially at the executive level, and you are fluent in English, with additional languages considered an advantage.

You are both strategic and hands-on, comfortable navigating a decentralized, fast-paced global environment.

You are a trusted collaborator and influencer, passionate about developing people and organizations, and skilled at building trust across geographies and cultures.

Location and travel

This position is based in Sweden, and occasional travel will be required.

Application and contacts

Please send your application, including CV and personal letter, by creating an account in our recruitment system as soon as possible but no later than

Please note that, due to the current regulations, we will only consider applications received through our system and not via email or social media.

For questions about the position, please contact:

Nadim Penser, SVP - Brand & Communication and Human Resource,

For questions about the process, please contact: Recruitment specialist, Dana Galova

Life at Epiroc

By joining our team, you can expect an atmosphere of creativity, innovation, and workplace diversity. You will be a part of a group of skilled and helpful colleagues who live by our core values: Collaboration, Commitment, and Innovation. We work in a global environment with over 113 different nationalities

In addition to the fact that we have a culture that is characterized by development combined with having a good balance between work and leisure, there are some things that makes us a little extra proud to work at Epiroc:

• Global career opportunities

• Epiroc University, for your own competence development

• Community involvement

• Benefits package, which amongst other things include flexible working hours and bonus.

A hybrid workplace

Life at Epiroc can include the possibility for a hybrid workplace. It is a way of working that offers flexibility and participation allowing for a better balance between work and private life, which also promotes well-being. The hybrid workplace is an opportunity if work allows, based on your role, responsibilities, and individual conditions.

Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers, and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more