HEAD OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE, AXEL JOHNSON INTERNATIONAL

THE ROLE

In partnership with leadership team and business leaders, drive and develop group wide HR strategies, defined as:

Diversity & Inclusion, with the aim to become the most inclusive employer in our industry, for example:

Develop and implement strengthened D&I strategy
Include D&I perspectives in all communications, recruitments, and main processes


The Business School, with the aim to become a learning organization, to be able to meet current and future competence requirements, for example:

Manage and update content and programs, within business school, based on our strategy plan and additional business needs


Talent management, with the aim to ensure a relevant talent pool, for example:

Manage the Management Trainee Program
Manage the Talent Acceleration Program


Employee engagement, with the aim to strengthen the sense of belonging, internal pride and to attract and retain employees and nurture our unique culture

Promote, and strengthen employer brand


Measure and follow up, with the aim to understand employee experience and other key data to support the business, for example:

Develop and analyze group KPIs such as those related to People and Culture


Operational HR responsibility for Axel Johnson International HQ

Compensation and benefits
Working environment
Recruitment support, onboarding
Secure compliance with HR laws and regulations
Provide HR expertise and support to management throughout the organization


Qualifications

You are a senior HR professional, preferably with a minimum of 10 years’ experience working with all HR processes 
You can work in a consultative way thereby supporting managers’ need to drive business forward.
You have developed and implemented strategic initiatives in previous roles
You are an inspirational leader who can motivate your colleagues
You have excellent communication skills in English and Swedish – verbal and written
You are open to traveling occasionally


Our company

Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group that acquires and develops companies in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components, and industrial process solutions. The group comprises 170 companies in 30 countries, organized in six business groups. Axel Johnson International is part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

As a family-owned company, Axel Johnson International has a fast-changing, value-driven, and entrepreneurial culture. From a long-term and financially stable platform, we create possibilities for our people and companies to grow and develop. The employees are our most valuable resource, and we strive for a diverse workplace with a variety of backgrounds, knowledge, and experiences. Our core values are evident in everything we do and are an important guide for our companies and employees: Being far-sighted - Making things happen - Being good to work with.

For more information, visit our website https://www.axinter.com/

Application process

Axel Johnson International and Wise Professionals have teamed up on the recruitment for this role. For any questions regarding the process, please contact Recruitment Consultant, Saba Solomon at saba.solomon@wise.se.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as the position may be filled sooner. We are unable to accept applications via regular email. You can simply apply with your CV or LinkedIn profile at www.wise.se. You will also be prompted to answer a couple of questions. If selected to the next step, you will receive two competency tests on problem solving and personal traits. We choose to test early in the interview process to ensure an objective and non-discriminatory candidate selection.

Best of luck. We look forward to connecting with you.