Senior Director People & Culture

Shape People and Culture for sustainable growth
NKT is part of the green transition, delivering power cable solutions that support a sustainable energy system. We are now looking for a Senior Director People & Culture to join our operations in Karlskrona. In this role, you will work closely with the business and the global People & Culture organization to translate strategic priorities into local impact during a period of growth and change. Do you want to contribute to a people agenda that supports both business development and an inclusive workplace?

Strategic People & Culture partner in a growing business
As Senior Director People & Culture, you will act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the Transmission business line and be a member of the site leadership team. The role focuses on developing a modern People & Culture setup that supports organizational development, change initiatives, and high-quality employee and manager experiences, while ensuring alignment with global frameworks and priorities. You will proactively identify opportunities to modernize and continuously improve the People & Culture operating model, processes, and ways of working.

Besides the above your responsibility will be to:

• Design and execute the local and business line agenda in alignment with the overall NKT strategy
• Support senior managers in organizational development, workforce planning, and change initiatives
• Ensure effective People & Culture operations, HR processes, payroll, employee relations, and global mobility
• Develop People & Culture ways of working through data, KPIs, and employee feedback
• Contribute to global People & Culture initiatives and projects from a local perspective

The role is based in Karlskrona, Sweden. You will report to the VP People & Culture Transmission and work closely with local leadership, global People & Culture colleagues, unions, and external partners. Some travel may be required.

Collaborative and trusted People & Culture professional
You are comfortable working in complex environments with multiple international stakeholders and enjoy partnering closely with managers and teams. You are a strategic, forward-thinking leader with a strong transformation mindset, highly collaborative and relationship-driven. 
You approach change with structure and pragmatism, communicate clearly, and build trust through consistency and integrity. You value inclusion, accountability, and continuous learning, and you are motivated by contributing to a workplace where people can develop and perform over time. To thrive in this role you are resilient and comfortable operating in a high-profile, fast-paced international environment.

You also have:

• A university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience from senior People & Culture roles
• Proven experience working in international and matrix organizations
• Background in HR business partnering, organizational development, and change management
• Fluency in Swedish and English

Contribute to People and Culture in the green transition
NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills further in an international setting, work as part of a collaborative People & Culture community, and contribute to a business that plays an important role in the energy transition. NKT offers a professional environment with room for development, learning, and cross-border collaboration. “As a leader, you will work close to both the business and the People & Culture organization, shaping how we support our teams during growth and change,” says Hiring Manager, Sarah Krüger.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 20th of May. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests will be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Sarah Krüger at sarah.krueger@nkt.com or Head of Talent Attraction Josefine.persson@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail. We collect confidential candidate experience feedback to improve our recruitment process. Your responses are for quality development only and do not affect hiring decisions.

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About NKT
At the factory in Karlskrona, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering centre operating one of the most advanced high-voltage test halls, a state-of-the-art cable manufacturing and the NKT Victoria – the most sustainable cable-laying vessel in the offshore industry.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.
NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com