Are you a senior HR leader who wants to build something from the ground up in a truly global context?
This is a unique opportunity to step into a role where you will shape the people agenda in a company that is simultaneously growing its business and establishing its internal structure.
Oticon Medical is in the early phase of a major carve out and transformation journey. As Global Chief People Officer, you will play a key role in building the HR function, establishing ways of working and ensuring the organization is equipped to scale across markets and geographies.
About Oticon Medical
Oticon Medical is a global medtech company within bone anchored hearing solutions BAHS, dedicated to improving the lives of people with hearing loss. The company has around 300 employees globally and a commercial presence across 25 plus markets.
Following the carve out from its previous parent company, Oticon Medical is now in the starting phase of establishing itself as an independent organization. This includes building new structures, systems and ways of working, as well as establishing its new headquarters in Gothenburg Sisjön.
At the same time, the company continues to grow and take market share.
The culture is characterized by high engagement, strong collaboration and a genuine sense of purpose, combined with the reality of building structures while scaling the business.
About the role
As Global Chief People Officer, you will take ownership of building and establishing the global HR function from the ground up.
You will work closely with the CEO and be part of the global leadership team, contributing both strategically and operationally to the development of the business.
This is a role where you will define the direction while also being actively involved in execution. The setup is lean, and success in the role requires a hands on approach and the ability to build, establish and get things done in a changing environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Acting as a strategic partner to the leadership team on organizational development, people, talent and culture
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Leading the HR carve out, including employee transitions, processes and policies across multiple countries
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Supporting the establishment of legal entities and employee structures globally
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Building and establishing a global HR framework and operating model
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Establishing scalable HR processes across the full employee lifecycle
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Driving organizational design, leadership development and performance structures
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Leading the implementation of new ways of working and supporting system changes
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Building and developing a small global HR setup over time with selective hires and external partners
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Managing and coordinating external HR partners such as payroll and local HR support
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Ensuring alignment between global standards and local requirements
You will step into a context where much is not yet fully defined, and where your ability to build structure, create clarity and establish direction will be critical.
About you
You are a senior HR leader with experience from international environments and a strong ability to operate in change.
You combine a strategic mindset with a hands on approach and are comfortable building and establishing while doing. You are not dependent on large teams, but instead thrive in environments where you take ownership and drive execution yourself.
We believe you bring:
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Extensive experience within HR, including leadership roles in international organizations
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A strong track record of building and establishing HR structures, processes and ways of working
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Experience from organizational development and transformation
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Experience from matrix organizations and complex stakeholder environments
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A clear business orientation and the ability to connect HR to business outcomes
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Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust across cultures and teams
Fluency in English is required.
Meritorious
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Experience from carve out, transformation or scaling environments
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Experience from PE backed companies
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Experience from medtech or other regulated industries
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Additional languages such as Swedish, French or Spanish
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Practical information
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Location Gothenburg Sisjön at the company’s new headquarters with a strong preference for on site presence
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Hybrid setup with flexibility, WFH 1-2 days
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Travel approximately 25 to 30 days per year
Your application
In this recruitment, Oticon Medical is collaborating with Wise HR.
Please apply with your CV or LinkedIn profile at wise.se.
We use competence based recruitment and welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
For questions, please contact Abdullah Uzunel. Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis.
