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People & Culture Manager, Group functions

Do you have a passion for people and experience in leadership development and strategic HR work in business-driven environment? Are you experienced in driving results through collaboration with business operations in Nordic work environment?

We are now looking for People & Culture Manager to support our Group functions.

In this strategic role you will support our freshly organized group functions across Nordics. You will implement people strategies, provide expert guidance, manage competencies, and support organization in employee relations, performance and change management, and other People & Culture related topics. The role includes leading various kinds of projects and working in collaboration with your colleagues in Finland, Sweden and Denmark.

Your key responsibility areas:

  • Acting as the strategic People & Culture Manager to support Group functions (Buying and Sourcing, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, Strategy/Development) in all People & Culture related topics.
  • Supporting leaders in employment matters, organizational development, and change management.
  • Implementing training programs that strengthen competencies and leadership skills.
  • Recruiting and onboarding people and ensuring smooth integration according to company practices in co-operation with Group People & Culture function.
  • Driving and ensuring the implementation of People & Culture processes and development initiatives.
  • Close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

You will report to the Chief People, Culture and Sustainability Officer, and you will be part of the Group People and Culture Management team and other Group functions` Management teams.

Our expectations

You have a master's degree in economics, Human Resources, or in other relevant fields and 7+ years of experience in People & Culture operations and development, preferably in international or matrix organizations. Experience in Group level People & Culture organization is seen as a benefit.

You have knowledge in labor law, collective agreements in Finland, Sweden and Denmark. You have experience in negotiations and collective bargaining and People & Culture best practices. You are experienced in leadership development, team coaching and change management, and you are capable of supporting and coaching leaders through change and growth.

You have successfully led projects and conducted recruitments for senior manager roles in an international environment. Customer satisfaction is a key value guiding your work. You are organized and adaptable to change, able to shift direction as needed. You are committed to completing what you start.

You are used to execute day-to-day tasks efficiently and can also operate at a strategic level. You are resilient in fast-paced and challenging environments, and you have a systematic, solution-oriented approach. We also hope you have persistence and courage to navigate unfamiliar situations.

Your excellent coaching, negotiation, and collaboration skills have developed through diverse interactions. Fluent spoken and written English and either Finnish or Swedish are essential. You will play an important role in collaboration in Group functions and within the Finnish and Swedish People and Culture teams.

What we offer you:

We offer you a meaningful role with Group-level impact in business-critical functions. You will be a part of a collaborative and agile work culture where your expertise is valued. In this role, you have a chance to support and shape the future of our newly organized Group functions.

The tasks in the leading Nordic discount retail chain are diverse. Our team spirit is strong, and we support each other across units. Daily interactions challenge you to learn new things.

In addition to interesting tasks and great colleagues, we offer a competitive salary, staff discounts in our stores, benefits through our employee program, and opportunities for growth and learning. We currently work in a hybrid model. Your workplace is located at Tokmanni’s Head Office in Mäntsälä, Finland or in Dollarstore’s Head Office in Kista.

Are you excited about developing leadership and people in the largest discount retailer in the Nordics within the buying and sourcing organization and collaborating with your colleagues in Finland, Sweden and Denmark?

Great, let’s get started!

Apply preferably right away, but no later than  March 23rd 2026. For more information, contact Chief People, Culture and Sustainability Officer Sirpa Huuskonen at +358 40 504 5223 on 13th March between 13-14.00 EET or on 18th March between 11-12.00 EET.

Work with great people

Reetta - Asiakaspalveluassistentti
Reetta
Asiakaspalveluassistentti
"Parasta työssäni on aivan mahtava tiimi, joka tukee ja auttaa sekä tsemppaa."
Jasmin - People & Culture Specialist
Jasmin
People & Culture Specialist
"Parasta konttorilla työskentelyssä on innostuneet työkaverit, laadukas johtaminen ja matala organisaatiokulttuuri, jossa kehitytään yhdessä."
Heli - Group Head of Finance
Heli
Group Head of Finance
"Minua inspiroi työssäni aikaansaannokset taloushallinnon toimintojen ja prosessien kehittämisessä sekä yhteen hiileen puhaltava tiimi, joka innostuu uuden luomisesta."
Markus - Group Category Manager
Markus
Group Category Manager
"Parasta Tokmannilla työskentelyssä ovat työkaverit ja vapaus itsenäiseen työhön sekä se, että meillä on yhteiset tavoitteet, joita kohti kasvetaan."
Reetta - Customer Service Assistant
Reetta
Customer Service Assistant
"The best part of my job is the amazing team where we support, help, and cheer each other on."
Jasmin - People & Culture Specialist
Jasmin
People & Culture Specialist
"The best part of working at the office is the enthusiastic colleagues, high‑quality leadership, and the low‑hierarchy culture where we grow and develop together."
Heli - Group Head of Finance
Heli
Group Head of Finance
"What inspires me in my work is the progress we make in developing our finance functions and processes, as well as the supportive team who gets excited about creating something new together."
Markus - Group Category Manager
Markus
Group Category Manager
"The best parts of working at Tokmanni are the colleagues, the freedom to work independently, and the shared goals we grow toward together."

Great Place to Work

  • Yhdessä tekemistä ja onnistumista

  • Avointa, kannustavaa ja mukavaa työyhteisöä

  • Ihmisistä ja ympäristöstä välittämistä

  • Hyvät henkilöstöedut

  • Valmennus- ja koulutusmahdollisuuksia

  • Uusia haasteita ja urapolkuja

  • Kehittymiseen kannustamista virheitä pelkäämättä

  • Monipuolisia ja vaihtelevia työtehtäviä

  • Työhyvinvointia ja -turvallisuutta

  • Collaboration and success

  • Caring for people and the environment

  • Coaching and training opportunities

  • Encouragement for growth without fear of mistakes

  • Work well-being and safety

  • Open, supportive, and pleasant work environment

  • Various employee benefits

  • New challenges and career paths

  • Diverse and varied job tasks

About the company

More than 6,000 employees in Finland, Sweden and Denmark make customers’ everyday life and special occasions easier by offering a versatile and up-to-date assortment of nordic and international brand-name products and other high-quality products at prices that are always affordable.

With more than 390 Tokmanni, Dollarstore, Big Dollar, Click Shoes and Shoe House stores and online stores, the Group is always close to its customers. In addition, the Tokmanni Group has had exclusive rights to sell SPAR products and operate the SPAR brand in Finland since 2025.

In 2025, the Group’s revenue was EUR 1,728 million and comparable EBIT amounted to EUR 85 million. The Tokmanni Group Corporation’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

For us at Tokmanni Group, it is essential to operate in accordance with our values, caring for both the environment and people. We encourage and support our staff in developing their skills and foster a positive team spirit.

We continuously open new stores and recruit talented individuals with diverse skill backgrounds for various job positions.

ARVOMME.

YLPEÄSTI HALPAOlemme ylpeitä tarjotessamme asiakkaillemme hyvää laatua halvimpaan hintaan. Ostamme vastuullisesti ja tehokkaasti. Välitämme ympäristöstä sekä ihmisistä ja toimimme vastuullisesti kaikessa, mitä teemme.

USKALLAMME UUDISTUAUskallamme uudistua ja erottua muista. Kehitymme ja opimme yhdessä epäonnistumisia pelkäämättä. Tartumme toimeen oma-aloitteisesti ja kannamme vastuun. Asiakkaidemme sekä henkilöstömme tyytyväisyys toimii mittarina onnistumisellemme.

YHDESSÄMeillä hyvä yhteistyö pohjaa keskinäiseen luottamukseen ja kunnioittamiseen. Olemme avoin, luotettava ja rehti kumppani kaikille.

OUR VALUES-

PRIDE IN LOW PRICESWe are proud to offer our customers good quality products at the lowest possible price. Our procurement is both sustainable and effective. We care about people and nature, hence we act responsibly in everything we do.

DARE TO RENEWWe dare to renew ourselves and to stand out. We learn, take initiative and act sustainably - without fearing failure. Our success is measured through both customer and employee satisfaction.

DO IT TOGETHERWe build our culture on mutual trust and respect. We are open, honest and fair to everyone. We succeed together.

Sirpa Huuskonen | Contact Person

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