We are looking for a Senior HR Manager, Talent and DEI who will play a pivotal role in driving strategic and operational initiatives within the Talent and DEI function in Ahlstrom. This position demands a unique combination of conceptual thinking and hands-on execution, ensuring the design and delivery of high-impact programs that align with Ahlstrom's business goals and values. The role requires a highly adaptable individual who thrives in a dynamic, resource-constrained environment, with a proven ability to shift seamlessly between strategy and implementation, in a small, agile team environment.
The position report to VP Talent and DEI, and will be located at one of the Ahlstrom main plants/office hubs, preferably in Europe. This role allows hybrid and remote working.
Main responsibilities
- Strategic Program Development and Execution
- Design and implement global talent and DEI programs, initiatives and processes such as performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and learning solutions.
- Develop group-wide training programs, from conceptualization to full implementation, aligning with Ahlstrom's business strategy.
- Ensure governance and alignment of all talent and DEI activities to organizational priorities.
- Operational Excellence
- Serve as the main driver for key initiatives, ensuring a sharp focus on priorities to avoid energy loss and resource misallocation.
- Extract, analyze, and report on talent and DEI data, providing actionable insights to leadership.
- Maintain high-quality project execution within tight deadlines.
- Stakeholder engagement
- Collaborate with senior leadership, HR Business Partners, and regional teams to tailor talent solutions that address business needs.
- Communicate and socialize programs effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Cultural stewardship
- Uphold Ahlstrom's core values by fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
- Promote a principles-driven, results-oriented culture through leadership and example.
To be successful in this role you should have
- Demonstrated experience in designing, driving and developing talent management and DEI processes and best practices, as well as implementing those across regions
- Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel) and ability to produce executive-level reports.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing diverse stakeholders.
- High level of project management expertise, ensuring timely and effective program delivery.
Needed competecies and personal characteristics
- Strategic Thinker with Execution Focus: Proven ability to conceptualize complex ideas and translate them into actionable plans.
- Agility: Comfortable navigating between strategy and hands-on tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
- Result Orientation: Demonstrates a relentless focus on achieving outcomes while maintaining clarity of purpose.
- Data-Driven Mindset: Skilled in analyzing data and using insights to inform decision-making.
- Adaptability: Excels in a small-team environment where flexibility and cross-functional collaboration are essential.
- Interpersonal Skills: Mature, values-driven individual with strong integrity, emotional intelligence, and a natural inclination to build trust.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken
Please submit your resume in English, no later than December 18th. Note that we are reviewing applications and scheduling interviews already during the application period.
For further information on the role, please contact Anna Honkanen, HR Business Partner for People & Culture Function, at +358407430383 either
- on December 4th at 11-13 CET
- on December 11th at 12-14 CET
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Join our journey to create a more sustainable world with products and solutions that Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions.
We are deeply committed to building and maintaining safe and inclusive environment and culture, where everyone feels valued and respected. At Ahlstrom, we all have equal opportunities to belong and reach our full potential.
Our net sales in 2023 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. Read more at www.ahlstrom.com
