Director, Head of People

1 week ago

København, Denmark PARETO SECURITIES AS Full time

Director, Head of People & Culture – Heimstaden Group People & Culture – Copenhagen

Director, Head of People & Culture for Europe’s second-largest residential manager
Are you passionate about driving growth through people? Join Heimstaden to lead transformative changes and make a lasting impact.

Heimstaden is a European residential real estate investor and manager, with more than 160,000 homes across ten countries with a property value of EUR +29bn. We acquire, develop, and manage properties.
We are an entrepreneurial company that likes to challenge existing and constantly improve. Our perspective is long term, and we create lasting impact for tenants, employees, shareholders and other partners.

The Team
The role will be direct supervisor of six Group professionals and have a dotted line to seven “local” P&C partners across our 10 countries, focusing on the entire people journey at Heimstaden. You will drive operational efficiency and create lasting strategy value across all people related topics. You will report to our Co-CEO.

Your Role in Our Team
The Director of People & Culture plays a crucial role in shaping the workforce and aligning people strategies with the company’s goals.

You will play a vital role in our success by providing:

  1. HR Operations & Shared Services
    Oversee HR functions with a focus on efficient operations, standardization, and implementing a shared service model across markets.
    Evaluate and optimize HR systems (e.g., Workday) and introduce new tools for payroll and organizational control.
    Ensure a committed, aligned workforce by refining core people processes to support long-term organizational growth.
  2. Employee Engagement & Retention
    Develop action plans to improve engagement, analyze turnover rates, and implement targeted retention strategies, with a focus on high-performing and high-potential employees.
    Measure and enhance HR cost efficiency, streamline processes, and leverage technology to improve service delivery times.
  3. Internal Mobility & Career Development
    Promote career development initiatives, track internal promotion rates, and facilitate internal mobility to support employee growth.
    Monitor metrics like revenue per employee and headcount ratios, implementing programs to improve workforce efficiency and productivity.
  4. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
    Analyze and improve diversity metrics, develop targeted recruitment and retention strategies, and foster an inclusive culture.
  5. HR Technology & Process Improvement
    Drive HR process improvements through increased utilization of technology, automation, and digitization, ensuring streamlined operations.
  6. Compliance & Risk Management
    Align HR practices with labor laws and company policies, manage legal risks, and proactively minimize disputes to maintain a compliant work environment.
  7. Compensation and Benefits
    Set compensation strategies and see them implemented across our markets to incentivize and balance optimal performance.

What You Bring
We’re looking for someone with:

  • Entrepreneurial Spirit with a Hands-on and proactive approach, capable of taking ownership and executing independently.
  • Commercial Understanding with solid grasp of business dynamics, including finance, statistics, and analysis.
  • Growth Mindset and hungry to learn and grow, ambitious, and curious about new challenges.
  • Proficiency in verbal and written business English, fluency in any Scandinavian language is a plus.

Who You Are
As part of our team, you are:

  • Strong Communicator with a logical mindset, concise, and able to express ideas clearly.
  • Down-to-earth, pragmatic, and values-driven. Maintains unwavering ethics and integrity.
  • Humble, Confident, and thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented, and cross-functional environment.
  • Detail-oriented and results-driven, capable of balancing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

What We Offer:

  • The opportunity to work with and learn from supportive colleagues & experienced professionals across several European countries.
  • Pathways for growth and development in a dynamic and inclusive organization.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity, innovation, and shared success.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing company committed to building a world-class workforce. Chance to shape the future of the organisation, driving change and making a significant impact.

Joining Heimstaden means being part of a team that dreams big, works passionately, and continuously strives for improvement.

Join Us

We celebrate talent in all its forms and encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. Let’s explore together how your unique strengths can contribute to our shared goals.

Apply today to connect with us in the People & Culture team, we will support your career wants and needs, and we are happy to share and stay connected.
Even if you are not looking for a change, feel free to contact us to find out how your career aspiration can fit in Heimstaden.
We will initiate a conversation with the selected candidates before application due date.
For questions, please contact Franco Hurtado at

We conduct background checks as part of our recruitment process. If you have any questions regarding this, you are welcome to contact us

Heimstaden is a leading European residential real estate manager and investor with around 163,000 homes across nine countries with a property value of SEK 339 billion. We acquire, develop, and manage properties with an evergreen perspective. Guided by our Scandinavian heritage and values Care, Dare and Share – we fulfil our mission to enrich and simplify our customers’ lives through Friendly Homes. Heimstaden is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market. Read more at .

We know the value of challenging unconscious bias and the importance of focusing on the full potential and competences of each individual. That is why we don’t require our applicants to write a cover letter when applying to our positions, and we use testing as a tool in the process. This way we ensure we do not miss out on candidates who may have less experience, but still would bring the right attitude, skills and prerequisites to succeed in the role. If you have any questions, please feel welcome to reach out.

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