Head of People & Organizational Development

Head of People & Organizational Development 

I’m Maria Romberg Ewerth, Chief People Officer at Telia Company, and I’m looking for a People & Organizational Development professional to help strengthen how we work with leadership, culture, and talent processes across our organization. In this newly shaped role, you will combine hands-on delivery with a solid understanding of people and organizational practices. You will play a central role in shaping a high-performing, adaptive, and purpose-driven organization by driving key initiatives across leadership development, talent processes and culture—strengthening leadership, evolving ways of working, and building future-ready capabilities across the business. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will help translate business needs into practical people solutions that support workforce agility, capability building, and long-term growth. 

The position is located in Solna, Sweden. 

What you’ll do  

You will lead our People & Organizational Development agenda, ensuring we have the right capabilities, leadership, and culture in place to deliver on our strategy. 

• Drive people and organizational development initiatives that enable performance, engagement, and long-term growth 

• Shape leadership and talent practices—from leadership development to career frameworks and capability building 

• Lead transformation and change initiatives, supporting the organization to adapt in a fast-paced environment 

• Strengthen our culture and ways of working, ensuring alignment with our values and strategic direction, ensuring strong execution and adoption 

• Develop and lead a team of experts, creating a collaborative and high-performing environment 

• Partner closely with senior leaders, translating business needs into impactful people solutions 

• Participate in cross-functional projects, ensuring structure, progress, and follow-through 

What will help you thrive in this role 

• Solid experience in People & Organizational Development and Leadership Development 

• Hands-on experience supporting organizational change and transformation initiatives 

• Strong execution skills and ability to turn plans into tangible outcomes 

• Good understanding of leadership, culture, and organizational practices 

• Ability to collaborate with and influence stakeholders across the organization 

• People leadership experience, including leading experts 

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or equivalent 

• Fluency in English (both verbal and written)