Ericsson

Head of BNEW People Experience

Ericsson  •  Stockholm, SE (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Grow with us

About this opportunity:

As our Head of People Experience for Business Area Networks (BNEW), you will step into a newly created, enterprise-wide role with a clear mandate: shape how our people experience Ericsson across the full talent lifecycle. This is a unique opportunity to build and drive an integrated people experience agenda end-to-end, with real scope to innovate and influence how we attract, grow, reward and retain our talent.

You will lead and oversee the core pillars of People Experience in BNEW – Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, People Analytics, Total Rewards, Strategy & Workforce Planning, and key People projects. Working through and with expert teams, you will set direction, ensure execution excellence, and use insights and data to continuously elevate the impact of our People agenda on the business.

Reporting directly to the Head of BNEW People and serving as a key member of the BNEW People Leadership Team, you will operate at the heart of strategic decision-making. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders across BNEW and Group functions, acting as a trusted advisor and challenger while championing a people-centric culture where our employees can perform at their best and build meaningful careers.

What you will do:

  • Lead a global team with around 10 direct reports across SME areas
  • Act as project lead across cross-functional SME teams
  • Create one SME agenda for BNEW aligned to business context
  • Translate business challenges into prioritized people initiatives
  • Drive delivery through an agile way of working
  • Align projects to enterprise needs and measurable outcomes
  • Build collaboration with local and global People teams

The skills you bring:

  • At least 10 years of experience in relevant fields, ideally combining a background in people/HR consulting with hands-on operational experience driving similar topics.
  • An AI-first mindset and act as a thought leader in the organization, proactively driving the use of AI and data-driven approaches within the people/HR domain.
  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field
  • Consultant experience with expertise in 2-3 SME areas
  • Data-driven mindset
  • Strong knowledge of HR processes across employee lifecycle
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Modern, research-driven mindset
  • Ability to translate business agendas into people strategies
  • Experience in Strategy, Workforce Planning, or Total Rewards preferred
  • TA or TM experience is a plus

Leadership at Ericsson:

In this role, you are expected to role model Ericsson’s Leadership Principles – Create Clarity, Develop People and Deliver Results – and bring them to life every day:

Create clarity by translating strategy into clear priorities and simple, focused ways of working.

Develop people by building an inclusive, growth-oriented environment where teams can learn, perform, and thrive.

Deliver results by turning insight into action, driving impact and value for our people and for BNEW.

Note: Security clearance including references and relevant background screening will be conducted for final candidates.

Last date to apply: 10th July 2026

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?

Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Stockholm

Primary Recruiter: Versha Sharma

Req ID: 787047

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About Ericsson

The future of mobile isn’t on the horizon, it’s happening now. At Ericsson, we’re building the foundation for an open network ecosystem where industries, developers, and enterprises thrive.

The convergence of 5G, AI, cloud, and network APIs isn’t just a technological shift; it’s a transformation that is redefining industries and enhancing everyday life. Open, programmable networks are enabling real-time innovation and unlocking new business models across the globe.

Imagine a world where developers can dynamically access network capabilities on demand, where enterprises don’t just use connectivity but shape it. This isn’t a distant vision, it’s the ecosystem we’re creating today.

Collaboration fuels everything we do. By working across industries, we’re designing a future where connectivity isn’t just seamless. It’s intelligent, programmable, and transformative.

The shift is happening. Are you part of it?

Industry
Telecommunications
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Kista, SE
Year Founded
1876
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