VP, People & Culture, EMEA

Job Description

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Seniority for this role: Executive
Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers . We are now looking for a VP, People & Culture, EMEA to join our People & Culture function. People & Culture unit contributes to business success by supporting all people and culture-related areas, such as talent development and acquisition, culture transformation, diversity, equity and inclusion, new ways of working, M&A processes, performance & rewards, and well-being, as well as providing operational support for people managers and employees. In this role, you will be shaping and executing our People & Culture initiatives. Reporting directly to the EVP, People & Culture, you will lead a team of dedicated People & Culture professionals and work closely with senior leadership, employees and other stakeholders. This position is based at our headquarters in Helsinki or at one of our main locations in Europe. In This Role You Will Be Responsible For Driving the People & Culture strategy for the EMEA region. Providing leadership to the People & Culture team, ensuring the delivery of high-impact people solutions. Fostering a culture of growth, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Championing and driving cultural transformation initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Optimising talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies to build a high-performing and engaged workforce. Implementing programs that support employee growth, career development, and succession planning. Further enhancing employee engagement by conducting regular feedback sessions to understand employee needs and address any concerns proactively. Leading transformation within the region to ensure successful adoption of new processes, policies and ways of working. Providing support and guidance to leaders and employees during times of organizational change. Ensuring the efficient and effective operation of People & Culture function in the region, including compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance management, and compliance with local labor laws and regulations. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Legal, IT and Operations, to ensure alignment and support for People & Culture initiatives. Partnering with global People & Culture stakeholders. What You’ll Bring To The Team Minimum of 10 years progressive HR leadership experience, ideally with a focus on cultural transformation and growth. Demonstrated experience in a high-growth, industrial and international organization is desired. Masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Proven ability to inspire, lead, and develop high-performing teams. Strong decision-making skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Fluency in English. Ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics and drive positive change. Strong track record of achieving measurable results and driving continuous improvement. What You Can Expect From Us Excellent opportunity to be part of Kemira’s sustainability-driven transformation for profitable growth. A role where you can drive significant impact within a large, successful, and forward-thinking company. Flexibility to organize your work between office and remote, in a hybrid work culture. Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira! For more information, please contact EVP, People & Culture Eeva Salonen by email at eeva.salonen@kemira.com or by phone +358405546615 on Monday January 13th from 13:00 to 14:00 EET/Helsinki, and Friday, January 17th from 13:00 to 14:00 EET/Helsinki. Please apply with CV no later than January 27th, 2025 at kemira.com/careers. Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. Our customers include industrial and municipal water treatment operators, and pulp & paper industry among others. We provide the best-suited products and services to improve our customers’ product quality, process, and resource efficiency. Our focus is on water treatment, renewable solutions, and digital services. In 2023, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 3.4 billion and around 5,000 employees. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. For more information, please visit our web site www.kemira.com/careers and LinkedIn . Show more Show less