Country HR Coordinator & HR Services Manager, USA

About the role

At Sandvik, we’re shaping up a coordinated and future-ready HR landscape that supports our people, our business and our continued transformation. In the US, this means bringing together clear country HR governance, trusted cross-business collaboration and responsive HR Services that create value for managers and employees. We’re now looking for a senior HR leader to drive country coordination, strengthen HR Services and accelerate digital transformation across our US operations.

In this combined position, you lead the US country HR agenda and manage the country HR Services team and portfolio. Reporting to the Global Head of Machining HR Services, you work across a complex matrix organization to align shared people priorities, strengthen governance and translate business needs into scalable solutions.

The position is ideally based in Mebane, North Carolina. Travel is required.

You lead the country HR Services Operations team and collaborate with business leaders and HR teams across business areas, divisions and Group. Your wider network includes Employee Relations, Compensation and Benefits, Legal, Finance, IT, other specialist functions, and regional and global HR Services teams.

At Sandvik, we’re tech-driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort, so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. We invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences.

Business area Machining is a leading global manufacturer of tools and tooling systems for advanced industrial metal cutting, as well as metal powder. In 2025, sales were approximately SEK 44 billion, with about 18,700 employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Country HR Council and represent a consolidated HR perspective in the Country Coordination Council.
• Coordinate HR policies, employee relations, benefits and shared people matters across US legal entities.
• Develop the country HR Services team by setting clear expectations and building capability and accountability.
• Shape the service portfolio, capacity and service levels to meet business demand and deliver consistent experience for employees and managers.
• Accelerate digital transformation by scaling responsible AI-enabled and digital solutions across Workday, case management and service processes.
• Manage service governance, stakeholder relationships, budget, cost and productivity, using data and business insights to guide priorities and investment.