Senior People Business Partner
Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
23 October 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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facilitating discussionsthat move the organization forward Then wed like to hear from you.
About us
For more than 50 years weve helped build and operate the digital infrastructure thatcitizens governments and businesses rely on every day. From welfare systems and public administration to critical digital services our solutions support society from cradle to grave.
Todaysocietiesfacenewchallenges:
these challenges requires trusted partners who understand both technology and the societal context in which it operates.
Weve spent the last year implementing our new corporate strategy and building a new matrix organization. Were therefore looking for an experienced People Business Partner (PBP) who can act as a trusted advisor to leaders - supporting the business in translating strategy into people actions and ensuring a strong employee experience across the full People agenda.
Thejob
Youll join KMDs People Business Partner team as one of four PBs (currently two in Denmark one in Poland) reporting to the Head of Strategic People Initiatives & Partnering.
In this role you will be working closely with the wider People organization and partner with business leaders to build the capabilities and leadership their teams need.
You wont inherit a fixed playbook. Youll help redefine what People Business Partnering means at KMD as we build out the new matrix organization and take part in shaping the setup within one or more of KMDs strategic business areas. Working closely with senior leaders and managers youll lead the strategic HR agenda with solid operational delivery as a given.
The role is based at our office in Ballerup with a hybrid setup and global collaboration.
Your key responsibilities:
- Owning the strategic people agenda for your business area; workforce capability and organizational priorities and running the annual performance and remuneration cycle as part of it.
- Acting as a trusted advisor and sparring partner to a senior leadership team on the people and organizational questions that matter most in a complex tech company and contributing to the broader People agenda.
- Coachingleadersonperformancetalentdevelopmentsuccessionplanningandorganizationaleffectiveness.
- Using data and insights to identify people trends risks and opportunities and translating these into pragmatic HR solutions.
- SupportingchangeinitiativesworkforceplanningandleadershipdevelopmentsoKMDhastherightcapabilitiesforthefuture.
- RollingupyoursleevesonthecomplexcasesandworkingacrossPeoplefunctionstoresolvehigh-stakesissuesforseniorleaders.
- BeinghighlyvisibleinthebusinessandbuildingstrongrelationshipswithleadersandotherkeystakeholdersacrossKMD.
About you
We see the PBP role as a critical contributor to business success at KMD; one that calls for a strong consulting mindset and the ability to balance business needs with people and compliance considerations.
Youre an experienced PBP who has built credibility the hard way: by understanding the business challenging constructively and delivering results that leaders notice. Youre comfortable supporting People strategy and transformation in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders and shifting priorities.
More specifically you bring:
- 7-10yearsofsolidPBPexperienceideallyfromacomplexprofessional-servicesortechcompany.
- Atrackrecordofpartneringwithseniorstakeholdersonbothstrategicinitiativesandday-to-daypeoplechallenges.
- Experiencebuildingorredesigningsomething-anHRoperatingmodelafunctionawayofworking-notjustrunningwhatalreadyexists.
- Solidexperiencewithorganizationaldesignchangemanagementandtalentandleadershipdevelopment.
- Comfortwithdatausingittobuildargumentsnotjustreports.
- ArelevantmastersdegreeorequivalentandfluencyinDanishandEnglish.
In addition youre pragmatic curious and direct. You know when to push back and when to get things done and you build trust by being straight prepared and genuinely invested in the teams you support.
To succeed we believe you are:
- Acrediblerelationship-drivenstrategicadvisorwhocanchallengeandsupportleaderswithconfidence.
- Skilledatnavigatingambiguityandtranslatingcomplexbusinesschallengesintopeople-focusedaction.
- Confidentfacilitatingdiscussionsworkshopsandleadershipdialoguesinpersonandvirtually.
Whatweoffer
We offer a pivotal role in shaping One KMD working alongside skilled professionals in People and contributing directly to KMDs future workforce.
More than that youll have real scope to shape the role itself: a voice in how we buildthe PBP function as the matrix organization takes form influence beyond a single business area and broad exposure to complex society critical business challenges and the senior leaders driving them. Its a chance to bring new thinking to the table and help define the substance of the PBP role of the future.
Interested
If youre ready to bring your full expertise to a role where the business wants HR at the table wed love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter no later than the 16th of August 2026.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
We deliver the benefits of technology to help our customers succeed and make a difference in society, business and in everyday life. Join us!