People & Culture Manager, Group functions

Do you have a passion for people and experience in leadership development and strategic HR work in business-driven environment? Are you experienced in driving results through collaboration with business operations in Nordic work environment?

We are now looking for People & Culture Manager to support our Group functions.

In this strategic role you will support our freshly organized group functions across Nordics. You will implement people strategies, provide expert guidance, manage competencies, and support organization in employee relations, performance and change management, and other People & Culture related topics. The role includes leading various kinds of projects and working in collaboration with your colleagues in Finland, Sweden and Denmark.

Your key responsibility areas:

• Acting as the strategic People & Culture Manager to support Group functions (Buying and Sourcing, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, Strategy/Development) in all People & Culture related topics.

• Supporting leaders in employment matters, organizational development, and change management.

• Implementing training programs that strengthen competencies and leadership skills.

• Recruiting and onboarding people and ensuring smooth integration according to company practices in co-operation with Group People & Culture function.

• Driving and ensuring the implementation of People & Culture processes and development initiatives.

• Close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

You will report to the Chief People, Culture and Sustainability Officer, and you will be part of the Group People and Culture Management team and other Group functions` Management teams.

Our expectations

You have a master's degree in economics, Human Resources, or in other relevant fields and 7+ years of experience in People & Culture operations and development, preferably in international or matrix organizations. Experience in Group level People & Culture organization is seen as a benefit.

You have knowledge in labor law, collective agreements in Finland, Sweden and Denmark. You have experience in negotiations and collective bargaining and People & Culture best practices. You are experienced in leadership development, team coaching and change management, and you are capable of supporting and coaching leaders through change and growth.

You have successfully led projects and conducted recruitments for senior manager roles in an international environment. Customer satisfaction is a key value guiding your work. You are organized and adaptable to change, able to shift direction as needed. You are committed to completing what you start.

You are used to execute day-to-day tasks efficiently and can also operate at a strategic level. You are resilient in fast-paced and challenging environments, and you have a systematic, solution-oriented approach. We also hope you have persistence and courage to navigate unfamiliar situations.

Your excellent coaching, negotiation, and collaboration skills have developed through diverse interactions. Fluent spoken and written English and either Finnish or Swedish are essential. You will play an important role in collaboration in Group functions and within the Finnish and Swedish People and Culture teams.

What we offer you:

We offer you a meaningful role with Group-level impact in business-critical functions. You will be a part of a collaborative and agile work culture where your expertise is valued. In this role, you have a chance to support and shape the future of our newly organized Group functions.

The tasks in the leading Nordic discount retail chain are diverse. Our team spirit is strong, and we support each other across units. Daily interactions challenge you to learn new things.

In addition to interesting tasks and great colleagues, we offer a competitive salary, staff discounts in our stores, benefits through our employee program, and opportunities for growth and learning. We currently work in a hybrid model. Your workplace is located at Tokmanni’s Head Office in Mäntsälä, Finland or in Dollarstore’s Head Office in Kista.

Are you excited about developing leadership and people in the largest discount retailer in the Nordics within the buying and sourcing organization and collaborating with your colleagues in Finland, Sweden and Denmark?

Great, let’s get started!

Apply preferably right away, but no later than  March 23rd 2026. For more information, contact Chief People, Culture and Sustainability Officer Sirpa Huuskonen at +358 40 504 5223 on 13th March between 13-14.00 EET or on 18th March between 11-12.00 EET.