Executive Vice President & CHRO of the ASSA ABLOY Group

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

Are you able to deliver on our mission to be a world leading organization where people succeed? We are looking for a CHRO to head up Human Resources and to continue driving our transformation from a decentralised conglomerate to a decentralized group with a strong identity and a common culture - Together We. 
What you would do as EVP and CHRO
As our Executive Vice President and CHRO you will lead the Human Resources function and be responsible for executing and continuing the development and transformation of our group People strategy. This is a unique opportunity to shape and drive the future of the people agenda in our organization. You will own our HR processes, including Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Comp & Ben, HR Governance, HRIS and Health & Safety, and ensure that they support our overall business strategy. You will also play an important role in enabling a culture and leadership based on our core values: empowerment, innovation and integrity, and to continue driving our transformation where we want to form a common identity and culture for the ASSA ABLOY group. As a key member of the ASSA ABLOY Executive Team you report directly to the President and CEO of the ASSA ABLOY Group, working in close collaboration, as well as with the Group CFO. You will be responsible for driving the implementation and execution of the Group strategy, including the strategic people initiatives that form part of our 2030 vision. The role is global and you need to be prepared to travel extensively. 
You will also:
•    Drive organizational development and support in M&A activities 
•    Be a valuable speaking partner/sounding board for the CEO, the Executive Management team and the ASSA ABLOY board  
•    Manage a team of skilled HR colleagues around the world, chair the global HR-Board, champion Health and Safety, and build a strong global HR community 
•    As a member of the ASSA ABLOY Executive Team, you will promote and support collaboration within the organization to ensure that synergies, resources and business opportunities are fully utilized  
•    Strengthen our Employer Brand and make us the employer of choice 
The skills and experiences you need
We are looking for someone who has:
•    Several years’ experience of leading the Human Resources function, as a critical member of an International P&L driven leadership team, within the industrial/technology sector, creating and implementing its people strategy and agenda
•    Experience from driving extensive change and transformation in a decentralised matrix organisation  
•    Experience from supporting a growing organization organically and through acquisitions with HW, SW and Services in the portfolio 
•    Experience from a digitized HR-environment utilizing data analytics and technology in order to create transparency and efficiency
•    Has a true business interest and always takes a stance on how to support our business
•    Solid experience from leading people and teams directly and in a matrix environment, being able to create an inclusive culture of transparency 
You believe in recruiting and promoting based on merit and inspiring an environment of initiative and courage, where diverse talent and teams can thrive. You are seen as a thought leader within HR, with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate, influence and add value in discussions across our divisions. We think you are a true leader with extensive experience of understanding the requirements of how to drive a function forward. You are passionate about digitization and quickly adopts new concepts and ideas. You thrive in an organization characterized by delegation and accountability, as well as structure and processes. To be successful in the role, you should also have the ability to prioritize and work in a complex environment where you need to handle conflict and different agendas. You are a leader who acts immediately to take necessary, and sometimes difficult, decisions. 
Applications are reviewed as they are received – don’t hesitate to send yours in!
We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working in this role. Just set up your profile and apply, no later than 30th September 2024. To ensure your personal data is kept safe, we don’t process any applications sent by email or post.
Let’s create a safer and more open world - together!