People Business Partner

Ericsson is seeking a driven, experienced People Business Partner to help us continue delivering a thriving workplace environment. This role is integral in driving our People Story, ensuring transparency in our people-related decisions, and empowering every team member to bring their very best. Our mission is to create an inclusive experience that helps us focus on our business and our customers. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive positive culture, growth, and performance within our diverse talent pool and make a tangible impact on our business operations. We work as a team of PBPs sharing insights, strategies, and best practices to ensure consistent and effective support Korea market. Collaboration is at the core of how we work, fostering a culture of shared knowledge, collective problem-solving, and unified delivery of people initiatives.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary People Business Partner for assigned business units, serving as a trusted advisor to leaders by providing pragmatic, value-added people solutions aligned with business strategy and local priorities; Partner with business leaders and fellow PBPs to understand organizational needs, co-create tailored people initiatives, and ensure alignment with global People strategy and evolving workforce requirements; Implement and execute People strategies, programs, processes, and tools, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, union agreements, and company policies while supporting leaders in people-related decision-making; Manage labor relations and employee relations matters, including collaboration with unions and employee representatives, handling consultations, and resolving complex employee issues in a fair, consistent, and compliant manner; Drive talent development and organizational capability building, supporting internal mobility, succession planning, and upskilling/reskilling initiatives to enable future-ready organizations; Lead organizational change and transformation initiatives in response to business needs, including workforce planning, organizational design, and site or structure-related changes; Guide leaders in living company values, purpose, and ethical standards, contributing to a positive employee experience and investigating and addressing potential policy or Code of Business Ethics violations; Collaborate closely with global and regional People teams to ensure effective implementation of global strategies while adapting to local market and regulatory requirements; Report directly to the Head of People, based in the Korea office, ensuring close alignment on local People priorities and strategic initiatives

Requirements

7–10 years of HR / People Business Partner experience in a global, matrixed organization; experience in Korea is required; Strong knowledge of Korean labor law and employee relations, including hands-on experience working with unions or employee representatives; Solid understanding of core HR practices and processes, with experience partnering across the People function and internal stakeholders; Proven ability to translate business needs into people solutions and support organizational change and capability building; Change-oriented mindset, comfortable driving culture and organizational transformation in a fast-paced environment; Strong execution, judgment, and prioritization skills, able to make fact-based and ethical decisions and deliver results; Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills, with cultural sensitivity and influence at multiple levels; Data- and insight-driven, with working knowledge of People analytics and strong Excel skills