Organizational Development Specialist

Telia Company; Town of Sweden (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Remote work opportunities

Job summary

Telia Company is seeking a strategic leader to translate workforce strategy into prioritized actions, practical frameworks, and measurable business impact across the Nordics & Baltics. You will shape how Telia builds critical capabilities, closes skills gaps, and enables transformation by turning strategic priorities into capability plans, talent decisions, and mobility initiatives.

Collaborating with Talent Management, Learning, and People Partners, you will leverage workforce data to guide

Qualifications

• Proven experience in talent management and workforce planning.
• Ability to translate strategy into talent and capability implications.
• Strong stakeholder management with executive influence.
• Fluent English; excellent communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Translate business priorities into 3–5 year capability plans and workforce actions.
• Build workforce scenarios identifying skills gaps, surpluses, and transformation risks.
• Develop practical skills-based frameworks and capability models.
• Drive internal mobility and reskilling initiatives with build vs. buy decisions.
• Use people data to support decision-making and track talent risks.
• Partner with Talent Management, Learning, and People Partners to execute alignment.

Skills

Talent Management

Workforce Planning

HR Transformation

Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Data Analytics

Fluency in English

BI Tools

Tools

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Job description

I’m Sandra Hansson, Head of PMO, and I’m looking for someone who can turn workforce strategy into clear priorities, practical frameworks, and measurable business impact. In this role, you will help shape how Telia builds critical capabilities, closes skills gaps, and enables transformation across the Nordics & Baltics.

What you’ll do:

Lead key initiatives that strengthen Telia’s skills-based workforce agenda by turning strategic priorities into workforce actions, capability plans, and talent decisions.

• Translate business priorities into concrete 3–5 year capability plans and workforce actions
• Build workforce scenarios that identify critical skills gaps, surpluses, and transformation risks linked to AI, automation, and digitalization
• Develop practical skills-based frameworks, taxonomies, and capability models that can be applied across the business
• Drive internal mobility and reskilling initiatives by defining pathways for priority capabilities and informing build vs. buy decisions
• Use people data and workforce insights to support decision-making, prioritization, and follow‑up on key talent risks
• Partner closely with Talent Management, Learning, and People Partners to turn workforce strategy into aligned execution

What will help you thrive in this role:

You combine strategic thinking with strong execution skills and know how to move from analysis to action in complex, cross‑functional environments.

• Proven experience in Talent Management, Workforce Planning, HR transformation, or strategy roles
• Strong knowledge of future‑of‑work trends, skills‑based organizations, and workforce analytics
• Ability to translate business strategy into talent and capability implications
• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to influence senior leaders
• Analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decision‑making
• Experience with skills frameworks, talent marketplaces, or workforce planning tools
• Background in consulting, transformation, or large‑scale HR change initiatives
• Fluency in English

At Telia, we’re a team of 15 000 colleagues across the Nordics and Baltics, passionate about technology and connectivity. As a Leading Telecommunications Operator, we drive long‑term progress through large‑scale, impactful projects in an inclusive environment.

Here, you can grow your skills, lead meaningful projects, and thrive in a supportive environment. Whether you’re taking your first step or your next, Telia is a place to grow, belong, and make a real impact.

What we offer

When you join us,you'llreceive a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your local market, opportunities for remote work, and more.You'llalso have the chance to earn a bonus based on your performance and Telia's results.

Ready to make better happen?

If you’re selected for the next stage, you’ll be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Partner. Background and reference checks will be part of the process.

Equal opportunities

At Telia, we recognize talent by professional skills and growth potential. We champion diversity, ensuring every individual’s needs are met, regardless of disability, gender, age, nationality, sexual orientation, or social status. Together, we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment where your uniqueness is our strength.

Join us and let’s make better happen - together!