Head of HR Partners in Financial Crime Risk and Prevention
Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Lead
On-site
This role requires a seasoned HR leader with extensive experience leading and developing international, multi-country teams, specifically across the Nordics, Poland, and Lithuania. The ideal candidate will have a broad HR background encompassing various roles and companies, demonstrating strong capabilities in both strategic planning and operational execution. Key competencies include change management, organizational transformation, and the ability to translate complex business needs into effective people strategies. The candidate must be adept at managing senior, autonomous HR professionals, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and maintaining transparency within the team. Proficiency in core global HR processes such as compensation, promotions, and talent management is essential, alongside ensuring fairness, consistency, and governance in HR policies and procedures. Strong leadership skills are required to coach managers in embodying organizational leadership standards and to drive cultural and behavioral change. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are critical, enabling the candidate to build trust and operate effectively within a culturally diverse, English-speaking environment. Experience working in dynamic, international settings and managing virtual teams is necessary. Additionally, familiarity with integrating AI into HR processes and business development is a valuable asset. A bachelor's degree supports the educational foundation for this leadership role. Overall, the position demands a collaborative, transparent, and strategic HR leader capable of navigating complex organizational landscapes while delivering high-quality, impactful HR solutions aligned with corporate strategy.
About the role
As a trusted HR partner unit, we support the Financial Crime Risk and Prevention (FCRP) management team in shaping a people strategy that enables the organisation to deliver on its mandate while aligning with the Forward’28 strategy. Our work includes advisory on HR policies, processes, programmes, and organisational priorities, ensuring consistency, quality, and best practice across a complex and evolving landscape.
About the Team
- Manage a team of 8 experienced HR Partners across the Nordics and Poland
- Indirect oversight of 2 HR Partners in Lithuania
- Team members dedicate varying amounts of time to FCRP (10–20% up to full-time)
- Senior, autonomous team profiles who value sparring, knowledge sharing, and peer support
- Strong cross-unit collaboration and shared purpose
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop an international team of HR Partners across the Nordics, Poland, and Lithuania
- Ensure transparency, guidance, and effective collaboration within the team
- Drive organisational change initiatives and partner with business leaders on key people decisions
- Coach managers to role-model strong leadership behaviours in line with Danske Bank standards
- Execute core global HR processes (year-end compensation, promotions, talent management)
- Ensure fairness, consistency, and sound governance in HR processes
- Translate business needs into people strategies and provide advice on HR policies and processes
- Contribute to both operational and long-term development priorities
Requirements
- Experienced HR leader comfortable in a dynamic, international environment
- Ability to balance strategic focus with execution
- Experience in leading change and building new capabilities
- Skilled in guiding experienced teams through complex organisational landscapes
- Collaborative mindset and transparent communication style
- Solid experience in change management and driving transformation
- Broad HR background across multiple roles or companies
- Ability to work strategically and operationally, including producing high-quality materials
- Leadership experience with virtual, multi-country teams
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to build trust and operate effectively in an English-speaking, culturally diverse environment
- AI is a natural part of your work processes and business development focus
How to Apply
- Submit your CV and application no later than 21 December
- Interviews are expected to take place at the beginning of January
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