Job Description

We are seeking a Head of People for Ericsson Antenna System (EAS). This role reports directly to the Head of EAS, sits on the EAS leadership team, and is based at the EAS headquarters in Rosenheim, Germany.

Ericsson Antenna Systems (EAS) is a trusted partner delivering precisely engineered, high-performing, sustainable antennas that enable high-performing, more energy-efficient networks for customers worldwide. EAS operates through four main offices and 23 sales locations, with R&D in Germany and the US and manufacturing in Romania and Mexico—supporting supply-chain geo-resilience.
As Head of People, you will hold global People responsibility for EAS, lead a team of Global and Local People Business Partners, and manage a People budget of approximately €3M. The People function’s purpose is to act as a strategic business partner—strengthening strategic direction and business performance. You will help shape a high-performance culture and play a pivotal role in attracting, developing, and engaging top talent, positioning EAS as a workplace of choice.

In this role you will

• Partner with the EAS leadership team to shape and deliver the People and talent agenda, aligned to current and future workforce needs.
• Provide trusted advisory support, coaching, and mentorship to the leadership team and the People organization on complex, specialized, and sensitive matters.
• Drive a high-performance culture by setting clear expectations and reinforcing alignment to EAS and Ericsson strategy.
• Lead pay, recognition, and Total Rewards topics, ensuring competitive base and incentive programs that attract and retain top talent, in partnership with Global Total Reward teams.
• Guide leaders in living our values, purpose, and people philosophies to deliver a strong employee experience.

To be successful in this role, you must have

• 10+ years of experience in a People/HR function.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience in People/HR and/or other functions.
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to empower and lead culturally diverse teams and individuals.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand and translate the internal business context and strategy.
• Proven ability to structure, plan, and deliver People-led projects end-to-end.
• Ability to translate business priorities into People initiatives at a strategic level, balancing short- and long-term horizons.
• Strong influencing and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

You might also have:

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Results-driven and highly responsive.
• Resilient and open-minded mindset, with a strong drive to win.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 10% of the time).

What´s in it for you?

Here at Ericsson, our culture is built on over a century of courageous decisions. With us, you will no longer be dreaming of what the future holds – you will be redefining it. You won’t develop for the status quo but will build what replaces it. Joining us is a way to move your career in any direction you want; with hundreds of career opportunities in locations all over the world, in a place where co-creation and collaboration are embedded into the walls. You will find yourself in a speak-up environment where empathy and humanness serve as cornerstones for how we work, and where work-life balance is a priority. Welcome to an inclusive, global company where your opportunity to make an impact is endless.

Ericsson provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, ethnic background, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, union membership or genetics.

Ericsson complies with applicable country, state and all local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location across the world in which the company has facilities. In addition, Ericsson supports the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights and the United Nations Global Compact.

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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: Germany (DE) || Rosenheim

Req ID: 786337