Do you want to shape the future of our people strategy and bring clarity to ways of working and collaboration globally? We are looking for a strategic and operational informal leader to join the Central People Organisation as Strategy Lead, reporting directly to the CHRO. In this role, you will lead and influence the direction of our Central People function to meet the vision of unleashing full potential of our people, while building a strong and consistent colleague experience and ensure strong alignment between business priorities and people strategies.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As Strategy Lead, you will lead the development, alignment, and execution of our People strategy, ensuring that our people agenda supports the company’s long-term vision. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating strategic ambitions into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. This role combines strategic foresight with operational excellence, requiring strong analytical capabilities but also strong collaboration across HR and business functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the People strategy: Lead over the long-term People vision and strategic priorities that support this direction.
- Project Management: Lead the quarterly follow-up on projects and deliverables, ensuring progress, accountability, and timely resolution of critical risks and challenges.
- Executive Reporting & Insights: Develop high-quality reports and presentations for Group Management, Board, and the CPO leadership team. Provide clear performance dashboards, KPIs, and deliver data-driven insights that enable informed decisions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across HR and business functions to foster collaboration and alignment.
- Communication & Transparency: Drive consistent and structured communication on CPO priorities, deliverables and outcomes. Ensure clarity of expectations and progress updates.
- Strategic Prioritization: Lead the prioritization of People initiatives, securing alignment with business relevance and Central People functional goals.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will be at the heart of shaping the future of our global People strategy, working closely with the CHRO and senior leadership to create impact that matters. This is your chance to lead with purpose, connect ideas to action, and help us build a people function that drives business and people success.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for a strategic thinker and collaborative informal leader with:
- Senior experience in corporate strategy, HR strategy or management consulting.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive execution in complex environments.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to track, measure, and report on performance indicators and risk factors.
- Exceptional communication skills, with experience in executive reporting and leadership engagement.
- High work capacity and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Advantage of experience within people analytics and Power BI.
- A bachelor ’s degree in Business Administration or related field
WHO WE ARE
H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. Read more about us here
JOIN US
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.
This is a permanent position based in our Head office in Stockholm, please send your CV in English as soon as possible. (For internal candidates, please initiate a dialogue with you manager before applying).
*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.
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What We Do
Founded in 1947, H&M Group is a global design company with ~4,702 stores in 76 markets and 56 online markets. At H&M Group, we believe in making great design available to everyone. It’s essential in everything we do. Our family of brands and business ventures offer customers around the world a wealth of fashion, beauty, accessories and homeware, as well as modern menus with fresh and local produce at some of the brands’ in-store eateries.
But design is so much more than just products; it’s about clever design processes, efficient product flows, creating experiences that enrich, and smart solutions that benefit all our customers.
Sustainability is always at the core of our business. Not only because we like to do what’s right — but it’s also beneficial for our business. We will continue to push for change and lead the way towards a more inclusive and sustainable fashion future.
Do you want to join us? We will trust you with great responsibility right from the start, reward a passionate mindset and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. When you start a career with H&M Group, there’s no limit to where it can take you.
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