Head of HR & EHS – USA

Sandvik • Atlanta, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At Sandvik and business area Mining, we’re seeking an experienced, business-minded, and forward-thinking leader to take on the exciting responsibility of leading our HR & EHS function for North America. This is an opportunity to influence business performance where HR and EHS play a central role in enabling safe, sustainable and future-ready operations. Leading a combined HR & EHS function, you drive people, compliance, safety and organizational effectiveness while contributing directly to business strategy and long-term success. You translate Sandvik’s global business and HR strategy into a clear HR and EHS agenda for Sales Area USA. With a strong business perspective, you create strategic clarity, enable change, build human capital, and ensure that HR and EHS services support both operational needs and long-term performance. You’re a member of the Sales Area Management team and report to the Sales Area VP.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in HR or related business discipline.
• Several years of experience working in Human Resources, preferably with industry exposure.
• Strong business acumen, communication skills, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven leadership capability, including experience leading teams and coaching managers to build capability and drive performance.
• Experience in HR reporting, data analysis, HR and EHS compliance, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking approach enables you to build trust across the organization and influence at different levels.
• Sound judgment, integrity and a strong commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop HR strategies and measurable objectives aligned with the business strategy, global HR direction, and Sandvik’s commitment to Zero Harm.
• Coach and support managers in people management, performance management, employee engagement and change leadership.
• Proactively lead change initiatives and help create engagement around the company’s vision, strategy, objectives and values through effective communication and leadership support.
• Drive approaches for attracting, retaining and developing the right people for current and future business needs.
• Ensure compliance with HR and EHS policies, applicable legislation, Sandvik core values and the Code of Conduct, while promoting a strong and sustainable safety culture across the organization.
• Build trusted partnerships with leaders, employee representatives and other key stakeholders, including labor union relations and collective bargaining activities where applicable.
• Continuously improve HR service delivery by leveraging data, insights, best practices and global people processes to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager