VP and Head of Compensations and Benefits

Sandvik make the shift – advancing the world through engineering. Sandvik is a company that has advanced, changed and made history for over 150 years. We are forward thinkers, driven by our passion to continuously innovate smarter solutions and enable important shifts. Sandvik is a decentralized high-tech and global industrial group that offers products and services that improve customers' productivity, profitability and security. We have world-leading positions in selected areas - tools and tool systems for cutting metalworking; machinery and tools, services and technical solutions for the mining and construction industry. The Group has around 40,000 employees and sales close to SEK 100 billion in more than 150 countries.
We’re now looking for a Head of Compensation and Benefits to continue developing and driving an important area across the Sandvik Group. Are you ready to embark on an exciting Sandvik career where you get the chance to work together with brilliant minds and shape best practices in an international arena?
About the job
You’ll be joining a company that has set the foundation for growth, and you’ll work closely with Business Area C&B Heads and other stakeholders to make sure that our global compensation and benefits strategy is in place and executed. You take lead for the work connected to the Sandvik job architecture, are accountable for executive compensation and oversee strategic planning and design of all annual compensation programs - like the annual salary review, bonus setting and pay out, and ensure all programs align to the company culture and values. As we a strong growth agenda, you also support the business in HR related M&A activities. Keeping up with market trends and best practices in the area of C&B is important, and you share your knowledge and insights with stakeholders at all levels. In addition, you provide material to support the Sandvik Remuneration Committee and the preparation of the annual report.
Being responsible for Group compensation, benefits and global mobility, you’ll have five direct reports covering executive compensation, equity program, benefits and global mobility, and a functional responsibility for the area. In this position, you have the privilege to lead a well-developed function, and together with your team, you continue driving improvement to take us to the next level, and constantly respond to changing business need.


You report to and act in close collaboration with Executive Vice President & Head of Human Resources, and you’re valued partner in the HR Management team. You’ll be located in Stockholm or Sandviken and occasional travel to our business units around the world is part of the job.
Your profile
We’re looking for someone with in-depth knowledge in the area of ​​Compensation and Benefits, and who have worked both strategically and operationally in a global environment for at least 10 years. You’re used to navigating in a decentralized organization with cross-functional collaborations and close contact with managers and HR, and you’re comfortable in presenting your cause to Executive Management and the Board. You’re also experienced in managing project and in job evaluations; preferably Mercer´s IPE method and tools. We expect an interest in new digital solutions, and good knowledge of Office 365 and experience from using Workday are advantageous. As we act in a global setting, you must be fluent in English, verbally and in writing.


You’re characterized by a structured, pragmatic and compliant way of working, and you capture opportunities without losing track of our direction. With a strategic and holistic view, you respond timely on business requirements and act on both urgent, short-term and long-term objectives. In all of your work, you rely on strong stakeholder management and great collaborations, and you empower people to find efficient solutions, look at new perspectives and share best practices.


Our Sandvik culture
Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group, rapidly developing into new, digital offerings, with roots in steel innovations and a future vision to set the industry standard. For us, it is clear that diversity of experience, perspective and background forms a solid foundation for achieving great results. Learn more about our business by visiting or website, LinkedIn or Facebook.
Application
We look forward to your application and ask you to please make sure that we have it no later than October 10, 2021. Our recruitment process is open and fair - we welcome all applicants and evaluate every unique application in line with the specified requirements profile, to find the best match for the position. Read more about Sandvik Group and apply at home.sandvik/career, (Job ID: R0032235).
Hiring Manager
Johan Kerstell, Executive Vice President & Head of Human Recourses, Sandvik Group
Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact:
Fredrik Roxenius, Executive Talent Acquisition Partner, +46 (0)70 910 46 25
Union contacts – Sweden
Per Hedman, Unionen, +46 (0)26 265 014 
Göran Norell, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)26 266 574
Peter Olsson-André, Ledarna, +46 (0)26 261 984
To learn about our recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444.
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