We are looking for a People & Culture Manager to our Heinola mill to drive our people strategic agenda. You will work in Packaging Materials division and report to the Heinola Mill Director. You will be a member of the Heinola mill management team.

Responsibilities

As a People & Culture Manager you will translate the people strategy into action plans. In this role, you will work closely with the mill and the leadership team to develop and implement people solutions aligned with the business strategy and people priorities.

Your key tasks will include:

• Drive business change initiatives focusing on strategic activities aligned with business objectives
• Support management in identifying and developing the organizational capabilities required to execute the business strategy
• Monitor, develop and support actions linked to employee engagement, diversity & inclusion, ways of working and the employee experience
• Leverage performance management insights and analytics to drive talent development
• Proactively identify talent gaps, propose and implement changes necessary to cover risks
• Facilitate effective succession planning process by partnering with senior leaders to identify and proactively develop the next generation of leaders
• Build leadership capabilities by coaching and providing advice to line management on people matters 
• Drive local employer branding activities and collaborate closely with relevant stakeholders
• Manage the union relationship and legally required processes with unions
• Drive and own the relations and dialogue with unions locally to impact on pre-conditions for any new agreements and changes
• In a network with business HR from the division and the other Packaging Materials mills in Finland, Poland, Sweden and China contribute to the realization of common Packaging Materials and Stora Enso people and culture priorities globally

What do we have to offer you?

We believe that our employees are key to our success. We offer a total rewards package to engage our employees, including elements such as compensation, employee benefits, professional development, growth opportunities, recognition and wellbeing. Joining us, you will get to be a part of the journey Stora Enso is on – transforming from a traditional forest industry company, into a renewable materials growth company.

As a People & Culture Manager you will be a part of building and executing the people agenda and contributing to the success of our business. You get the chance to do this in an international setting in an industry with great potential driven by global megatrends. This is a broad opportunity to challenge yourself and contribute to our HR transformation journey.

Qualifications

We are looking for an experienced HR professional with a breadth of HR knowledge from working in international corporations, preferably in manufacturing industry, and one who is used to work with leading HR technology solutions. As a People & Culture Manager you should understand how to integrate people priorities with business strategy. We are looking for someone who is passionate to drive performance, change, leadership and management effectiveness at our mill. A demonstrated level of competence in change management and organizational development, talent management, and coaching, is required. You have experience from working in a matrix organization and are able to utilize your competencies outside of immediate organizational boundaries. Finally, you must have previous experience of driving labour law and collective agreement related topics.

We hope that you are motivated to challenge the status quo and develop our culture, while at the same time valuing the heritage of our company as we do. You are proactive, pragmatic and driven to make things happen with a solution- oriented approach. You have a passion to coach and challenge and have a growth mindset. Naturally, you have excellent communication and collaboration skills, and an ability to establish relationships and influence people at all levels and across organizational boundaries. We expect you to be able to communicate fluently in English and in Finnish.

Our culture and work towards a more sustainable future is based on these themes which, we hope, will resonate with you as well: 
•    Create customer value: Demonstrates drive to create value for our customers by understanding their needs and our capabilities.   
•    Drive Business Performance: Demonstrates the ability to translate strategy to action by making decisions, delivering results and proactively looking for new business opportunities.   
•    Do what's right: Lives by and stands up for our values. Treats everyone fairly and respectfully and acts with integrity according to our Code.    
•    Inspire and motivate: Inspires and motivates by providing a clear direction towards a compelling future, offering clarity and support along the journey. 

Additional Information 

Please submit your application via this link latest by 14.08.2022.

Questions about the position can be directed to: Hiring manager, Mill Director, Katja Metsäranta, +358 50 598 9590, katja.metsaranta@storaenso.com on 9.8. and 11.8. at 10.00-12.00 and HR Manager Anne Ruohoniemi, +358 400 363 583, anne.ruohoniemi@storaenso.com

Question related the recruitment process can be directed to Recruitment Specialist Sofi Olsson, +358 40 578 4072, sofi.olsson@storaenso.com. We accept applications submitted only through the application link. 

This recruitment process is conducted in cooperation with an external search company Eezy Personnel and candidate information will be forwarded to the search company. We will ensure that the data is always processed in accordance with the provisions of relevant data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). All information is treated confidentially.

The Packaging Materials division aims to lead the development of circular packaging, providing premium packaging materials based on virgin and recycled fiber. Addressing the needs of today's eco-conscious consumers, Stora Enso helps customers replace fossil-based materials with low-carbon, renewable and recyclable alternatives for their food and drink, pharmaceutical or transport packaging. A wide selection of barrier coatings enables design optimisation for various demanding packaging end-uses.

What happens after you apply? 

We believe diversity strengthens our competitiveness and contributes to better decision-making. Diverse working teams help us to explore different perspectives and challenge our way of thinking. We work actively to increase diversity in the workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Stora Enso is an equal opportunity employer and follows non-discriminatory practices.

Based on the location and level of the position the normal recruitment process could in addition entail, video interview, aptitude tests, and pre-employment actions such as; background checks, references, health check-up and drug test as part of the final stages. You will be informed to what is applicable to the role during the recruitment process.