Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction. Guided by the purpose “Do good for people and the planet,” we are committed to replacing fossil-based materials with renewable alternatives. Our Containerboard and Packaging Solutions business areas deliver innovative, sustainable packaging and containerboard products that enable customers to reduce environmental impact and optimize performance. In Western Europe, Stora Enso operates across multiple countries with strong local roots and an ambition for sustainable growth, operational excellence, and people development.Are you a strategic People &amp; Culture professional ready to make an impact?Do you thrive in dynamic environments where organizational transformation and talent development go hand in hand? If so, this is your chance to join Stora Enso as People &amp; Culture Manager.About the RoleAs People &amp; Culture Manager, you will be a key member of the Western Europe P&amp;C team, supporting the business areas Containerboard and Packaging Solutions. You will act as a strategic P&amp;C Business Partner for designated staff and support functions, lead HR lifecycle process ownership across the region, and drive key people initiatives aligned with Stora Enso’s global people agenda.In this role, you will have a significant impact on organizational design and transformation initiatives. You will collaborate with leadership teams to shape an evolving and agile organizational structure that supports Stora Enso’s strategic growth and transformation goals. Your role bridges operational excellence with strategic impact — ensuring P&amp;C processes run smoothly while enabling organizational development, engagement, talent growth, and a strong company culture across all sites.Key ResponsibilitiesHR Business PartneringYou will support business and functional leaders with strategic people topics such as organisational design and workforce planning, foster Stora Enso’s culture and values, and play a key role in ensuring successful transformation and integration across Western Europe.Process Ownership &amp; HR ExcellenceYou will drive HR excellence by owning and continuously improving key employee lifecycle processes—from onboarding to exit—ensuring alignment with transformation goals. You’ll promote consistency and compliance across teams and systems (e.g. Workday), and collaborate closely with site HR and global service teams to strengthen operational HR delivery.Projects &amp; Strategic InitiativesYou’ll lead or support strategic regional projects in areas like transformation, leadership, engagement, and DE&amp;I, while contributing to global People &amp; Culture programs. You’ll also help implement new HR tools and processes that drive digitalisation and data-informed decision-making across Western Europe.Recruitment &amp; Talent Acquisition You manage and coordinate white-collar recruitment across the business areas, ensuring high-quality hiring processes and a strong employer brand. You will also collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to attract, assess, and onboard the best talent to meet business needs.Collaboration &amp; GovernanceYou’ll act as a key link between local HR, Group People &amp; Culture, and business leaders to ensure smooth communication and execution of change. You’ll contribute to reporting and compliance, and support positive collaboration with employee representatives, including Works Council matters.About YouYou are an experienced HR professional who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on, pragmatic approach. You thrive in an international matrix organization and enjoy balancing regional alignment with local relevance. You are motivated by shaping a people-centric culture that enables performance, engagement, and growth.You bring:<ul><li>A university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.</li><li>5+ years of broad HR experience, including HRBP roles in an international, industrial, or manufacturing context.</li><li>Strong project management and change management skills, with hands-on experience managing transformations.</li><li>Experience in talent management, engagement, and DE&amp;I initiatives. Familiarity with digital HR systems (e.g., Workday) and data-driven HR management.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Fluency in English and Dutch; additional European language(s) are an advantage.</li></ul>Why Join Us?At Stora Enso, you will be part of a purpose-driven company leading the shift toward a renewable future. You will work in a collaborative international environment with opportunities to grow, innovate, and make a tangible impact on both people and the planet.We offer:<ul><li>Full-time position (40 hours per week, 32 hours negotiable)</li><li>A competitive salary package and Excellent secondary employment conditions;</li><li>A workplace where initiative and a proactive attitude are valued;</li><li>A local People &amp; Culture team supported by a global organisation, where close collaboration and open communication across borders are part of our everyday work;</li><li>A meaningful and challenging role where you’ll have the opportunity to grow and make an impact within a global organization.</li></ul>Join us in shaping a sustainable future through collaboration, innovation, and shared purpose. Apply today and be part of nature positive future.Please submit your application only through our recruitment system. If you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process, feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Partner Veera Kaislasalo at veera.kaislasalo(at)storaenso.com.

Stora Enso is the global rethinker of the paper, biomaterials, wood products and packaging industry. They always rethink the old and expand to the new to offer our customers innovative solutions based on renewable materials. Stora Enso employs some 29000 people worldwide, and is a publicly traded company listed in Helsinki and Stockholm.

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