HR Director – Health & Medical    

Who We Are 

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being through innovation in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions. 

Working at Essity is not just a career, it's where you'll play your part in a better future, making the world a healthier, more hygienic, and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity, there's shared belonging and individual growth. Our culture grows with you. 

About the Role 

Are you ready to make a significant impact on our people and culture agenda? As the HR Director for Health and Medical (“HM”), you'll be at the heart of driving our HR strategy across the USA region. You'll partner with leaders and senior executives to support our overall business strategy and people agenda. This role involves collaborating with key stakeholders in the Business Unit and Essity HR Group functions and you will be a key player in execution of HM People Strategies and initiatives as well as implementing and driving local and global HR processes and initiatives.  

The role reports directly to the HR Operations Director for North America and has a strong dotted line to the VP of Human Resources for HM to deliver the strategic and tactical HR agenda for the business unit. The incumbent is expected to participate routinely as part of the global business unit HM HR team. Additionally, the role is a part of the US Health and Medical Regional Leadership Team.   

We're on the lookout for a dynamic colleague who lives and breathes Essity Beliefs and behaviors. If you're someone who loves working close with the business and in a collaborative spirit, shaping the future, making it happen and continuously learn and develop, you'll fit right in. Our small but mighty HR team thrives on close collaboration and continuous improvement. If you're excited about a role that blends operational, tactical, and strategic, let's talk! 

The role is based in our office in Charlotte, North Carolina, supporting the US Sales & Marketing region, Health and Medical. Periodic travel will be required.  

Your Scope and Responsibility 

• Lead and drive Change Management activities across US region. 

• Provides coaching and support for the HM VP Sales & Marketing US and Leadership team on human capital and the strategic agenda for continued development of the organization. 

• Lead the implementation of Essity and HM global People and Culture agenda.  

• Play the role as Strategic HR Business Partner and collaborate daily with the Leadership team, local and global HR teams, and other key Stakeholders in HM and Essity 

• Coach and support senior leaders in HM in both tactical and strategic matters and initiatives 

• Develop, lead and support both Essity and HM specific HR Project and Development Programs including Leadership- and Talent Development, Change Management, Organizational and Culture Development, Capability Development and Employee Experience 

• Partner with global HR process owners and COE to support process delivery for Workforce Planning, Talent Management & Leadership, Engagement Surveys, Performance & Development, Compensation & Benefits and HR Metrics and analytics. 

• Engage with, partner and coach local Country HR teams to support PH and business unit initiatives. 

To be able to deliver successfully, we believe you need following experience and competences 

• 10+ years HR experience with preference for experience in US commercial support. Manufacturing or Distribution Center experience as well is ideal. 

• Bachelor's degree with a preference for major in Human resources. Advanced degree (MBA, MS) a plus. 

• Experience with Talent Management, Leadership and Capability Development, Culture Management, Organizational Design and Development  

• Proven success in driving HR Management, global HR initiatives and change in global matrix organization with high level of complexity. Knowledge of core local Human Resources practices and working knowledge of employment laws 

• Ability to quickly understand business drivers, connect HR programs and data to create business value, and deliver results in a dynamic environment. 

• Trusted leader with good communication- and stakeholder management skills with experience in developing relationships with senior leadership and influencing and challenging decision-makers at all levels 

• Proficiency in MS-Office, Workday, Kronos time keeping management system (preferred) 

• Travel requires 10-15% 

• SHRM/HRCI Certified Professional 

To work effectively in the role, we believe the following approach and mindset is beneficial. 

• Act as a strong Business Partner with a holistic and business-oriented mindset. 

• Analytic combined with a pragmatic mindset who make things happen. 

• Resilient and manage ambiguity in an effective way. 

• Open-minded with a growth mindset, always looking for benchmark and best practice

• Flexible and agile with the ability to balance short-term and long-term focus and result 

• Structured, self-driven, and result-oriented, capable of working independently. 

• Inclusive and embracing diversity, a strong network builder and team player in every sense 

• Strong facilitator, coach and change agent  

About our Culture 

Guided by our Beliefs & Behavior, our culture is the foundation that connects our history with our future. At Essity, care, collaboration and inclusion are more than buzzwords, they are practiced on an everyday basis. And with a purpose of breaking barriers to wellbeing, promoting diversity and enable customers and consumers to lead a fuller life at all stages of life. 

As we work in diverse teams across geographies, cultures and professional areas, inclusive leadership is something we expect from ourselves and each other. In our leadership platform, we express this as leveraging the power of differences. From experience we know that diverse and inclusive teams are key to innovate and profitably grow our business while simultaneously address our ambitious climate targets. 

What We Can Offer You 

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. 

Compensation and Benefits:  

Expected Compensation 

Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits 

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.  

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits: 

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance 

• Wellness program provided through Rally  

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 

• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution 

• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• PTO offering with Paid Holidays 

• Voluntary benefits to include critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance 

• Employee discounts program 

• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.   

Collaborative and Caring Culture | Empowerment & Engaged People | Work with Impact and A Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning & Career Growth | Health & Safety Priority | Sustainable Value Together| Innovation| Sustainable Working Life | Competitive Total Rewards