HR Director, Digital Business Capabilities

Do you thrive in fast-paced, global environments where strategy meets innovation? Ready to shape the future of HR in a tech-driven organization? At Sandvik and our Mining business area, we’re building something extraordinary—and this is your chance to lead the way.

Some words about your new team

Join our Digital Business Capabilities organization—a global team with hubs in Sweden, Finland, Ireland, and India. We’re on a mission to attract, develop, and retain top talent while driving transformation across Sandvik. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, forming a strong partnership that fuels strategic growth and innovation.

Your mission
Step into a pivotal leadership role where HR strategy meets digital transformation. As HR Director for Digital Business Capabilities, you drive initiatives that align with business goals and empower people to thrive. You lead workforce planning, competence development, and talent programs that shape the future of our organization. From recruitment and onboarding to succession planning and leadership development, you make sure we’re ready for what’s next.

You:

• Lead strategic HR planning and workforce transformation
• Drive recruitment, development, and retention of top talent
• Champion performance management and leadership growth
• Foster an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing culture
• Collaborate globally to support competence shifts and organizational design
• Drive and inspire competence development

This is a new role with high visibility and impact—perfect for someone who’s ready to make a difference.

Located at one of our Sandvik offices in Sweden, Finland, Ireland, or India, with flexibility for hybrid work. You report to the Vice President of HR and EHS at Business Area Mining and collaborate closely with the Chief Digital Officer at Group.

Your profile
Bring a solid foundation in HR strategy, talent management, and employee relations. You’ve worked in tech or high-growth environments and know how to navigate complexity with confidence. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a global mindset are key. English is your working language, and you’re comfortable operating across borders and cultures.

You’re a bold, self-driven HR leader who thrives on change and collaboration. You challenge ideas, support transformation, and build strong partnerships. You understand what senior leaders need and aren’t afraid to lean into your network. With a sharp strategic mind and a hands-on approach, you turn vision into action and help shape the future of our organization.

Our culture

At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. So, we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact:

Marianna Kartano, Vice President of HR and EHS at Business Area Mining, marianna.kartano@sandvik.com

Sofia Sirvell, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, sofia.sirvell@sandvik.com

Union contacts – Sweden

• Cecilia Mickelsson, Unionen, +46 (0)70-616 90 89
• Fredrik Andersson, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)70-266 78 50
• Olle Hansson, Ledarna, +46 (0)70-650 57 43

Recruitment Specialist: Lisbeth Häggström

How to apply

Send your application no later than August 31, 2025. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0082326. This job ad is aimed at those currently working within the Sandvik Group.

As we aim for a fair recruitment process, we utilize assessment tools to safeguard objectivity. When you apply for this job, you will therefore receive an invitation via email to a personality and logic ability test. Feedback comes immediately after the test has been completed and the selection process begins after the application deadline.

To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at hrservices.sweden@sandvik.com.   

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