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 Food service and Liquid board and Cartonboard business areas deliver innovative, sustainable products that enable customers to reduce environmental impact and optimize performance. Stora Enso operates across multiple countries with strong local roots and an ambition for sustainable growth, operational excellence, and people development.

BU Imatra consists of Imatra mill in Finland and sawmills in Estonia and Latvia and employs about 1400 employees. Imatra mill, founded in 1935 is the largest site and consists of two production areas: Kaukopää and Tainionkoski. It produces chemical pulp and packaging materials board and has annual capacity of 1.230,000 tons.

Head of People & Culture Business Unit Imatra

We are looking for a Head of People & Culture to our Business Unit (BU) Imatra, part of Stora Enso’s Business Area (BA) Food Service & Liquid board. You will be part of the BU Imatra leadership team and drive the people agenda for the BU.

You will lead an international team of experienced People & Culture professionals in Finland, Estonia and Latvia and report to the Head of People & Culture of BA Foodservice & Liquid board and BA Cartonboard. The position is located in Imatra and some travelling from time to time is required.

BU Imatra is currently in an exciting journey, transforming from production site into a fully accountable, P&L responsible unit and has operations in Finland, Estonia and Latvia. In this role, you influence and partner proactively with senior business leaders, identifying and developing organisational capabilities required to drive transformation and execute the business strategy. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a people centric culture of collaboration and high performance throughout BU Imatra.

Are you passionate about enabling growth through people and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the people agenda for the BU Imatra in line with the BU targets, ensuring alignment with overall BA and Stora Enso priorities, values and objectives.

• Build strong relationships with business leaders, employees, and external partners to support business objectives.

• Drive leadership development, recruitment, succession management and workforce planning to ensure the business unit attracts, retains, and develops top talent.

• Foster a collaborative high-performance culture, driving employee engagement initiatives and championing diversity and inclusion.

• Lead change management, organisational design, and capability-building initiatives to ensure the business unit remains agile and competitive.

• Lead and oversee talent and performance management processes securing high performance is recognised and incentivized.

• Use of People analytics using data for decision making and HR lifecycle process coordination across the BU.

• Drive employee relations by being a trusted advisor on complex employee matters, ensuring fair and compliant resolution of issues and promoting a healthy work environment.

You bring

• Strong people leader with experience leading a People & Culture team, on site as well as virtually (preferably international team).

• 10+ years of broad HR experience, including HRBP roles in an international, industrial, or manufacturing context.

• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.

• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

• Expertise in organisational development, talent management, and culture transformation

• A university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Fluency in Finnish and English.

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:

• A workplace where initiative and a proactive attitude are valued.

• A local People & Culture team supported by a global organisation, where close collaboration and open communication across borders are part of our everyday work

• A meaningful and challenging role where you’ll have the opportunity to grow and make an impact within a global organization.
  
  

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 Alexandra Gredinger, alexandra.gredinger@storaenso.com .