Cheif Poeple Officer to Universum

People Experience has the great pleasure to collaborate with and recruit Universum's next Chief People Officer!

Universum is the most recognized Employer Branding specialist in the world. Part of the StepStone Group and Axel Springer family, their diverse workforce is physically present in over 20 countries. They ensure employers around the world achieve their goals through data-driven Employer Branding. Consequently, this enables them to engage the talent they need to succeed.

On an annual basis Universum works with over 2000 universities, alumni groups, and professional organizations across 50 markets. And so, they gather insights from students and professionals in order to advise employers on how to attract talent that fits their culture and purpose. For over 30 years now, Universum has been the trusted partner of many of the world’s best-known employers. As a result, their data, insights and guidance have shaped Employer Branding and assisted companies from around the globe in their efforts to attract, recruit and retain the right talent.

Are you great at operating independently within the full HR-scope whilst bringing inspiration and value to others? Are you also adept in applying a "can-do" attitude, alongside being ok with the unknown and relying on process design or implementing new ways of working? Your advanced communication/presentation skills, together with your curious and self-motivated attitude could mean that you are the one we are looking for!

About the role

In this role you will be reporting to, and working closely with, the CEO of Universum and be a part of the Leadership Team consisting of eight members. Universum is part of StepStone Group, which also means that you will be collaborating and cooperating with several stakeholders and peers from the group on a regular basis. As Chief People Officer, you will have personnel responsibility for two HR-managers, a Talent Acquisition Partner and a HR-Coordinator.

The role is based in Stockholm and means that you have full ownership of the HR strategy and processes alongside the HR yearly calendar. As CPO, you will be responsible for internal communication and provide both managers and the organization with support in all people related matters. This means leading and supporting the organizational development alongside collaborating with stakeholders within StepStone Group to ensure that new processes/tools are set-up in adherence to group-wide initiatives. People engagement, attraction and budget adherence will also be some of the responsibilities in this role.

About you

We are looking for someone who has approximately 10 years of professional HR experience across the full employee lifecycle (broad HR generalist knowledge), with a minimum of 3 years in a manager position that has been part of a leadership team. Apart from this, we are looking for who is experienced in:

- Operating in international, fast-paced environments and diverse teams

- Organizational development and change management

- Labor law (mainly Swedish, but any additional country is a plus)

- Talent management and performance management

- People motivation/engagement

- People development and learning

- People economics

- Sales Incentive structures is a plus

To be successful in this role you have an understanding for supporting HR-initiatives with people economics and working closely with a CFO. You will need an ability to operate independently and bring value together with inspiration to others. You have a willingness to try new things and adapt to different situations. You are able to provide a voice of reason and stand strong in the tempest - with a warm heart and a cool head! Your "can-do" attitude means that you are comfortable with the unknown alongside being able to rely on process design and implementing new ways of working. You know when to stand your ground and be pragmatic but also have a curious and self-motivated mindset. Your previous international experience, together with your strong communication combined with stakeholder management skills ensure that you have advanced presentation skills, both in person and written text. Project management is something you enjoy and are well adept in!

For this role, you will need the following:

- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR or behavior science

- Fluent English written and oral is mandatory. Additional languages is a plus

- Skills in Excel and PowerPoint (intermediate)

Do you see yourself in this role? Send us an application!

This role is a permanent position with start as soon as possible by agreement. This position is based in the Stockholm office and requires that you are at the office at a minimum 3 days per week. Interviews will take place continuously and the position may be filled before the application period expires. Submit your CV and Cover letter in English as soon as possible.