The Estée Lauder Companies Is looking for a Nordic Talent Acquisition and Development Manager

Are you passionate about Training, Recruitment and Onboarding? Do you have a natural urge to bring the best out in everyone you touch? Then you might be our next TA&D Manager (TEMPORARY ROLE – with possibility for permanent position).

The Estée Lauder Companies at a glance

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, MAC, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD BEAUTY, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, and the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD.

About the Role

”Bringing the best to everyone we touch” is our mission statement and it starts with you, who are passionate about talent acquisition and development in an international and dynamic environment. 

With the right winning attitude and experience, you will get an exciting opportunity to put your mark on the future talents of The Estee Lauder Companies in the Nordics, and you will take part in our exiting growth journey. 

You will be part of the Nordic HR team based in the Copenhagen HQ, Carlsberg Byen, and you will be responsible for talent acquisition to our offices and teams in Denmark, Sweden, Norway & Finland. In addition, you will drive the design and execution of the training and development plans for our employees to support and accelerate our strategic goals.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end process of talent acquisition to our offices in the Nordics 
• Develop and maintain onboarding efforts (bi-annual Induction Days, supporting hiring managers on onboarding material etc.) 
• Educate Managers in recruiting and developing talent 
• Build and maintain our Employer brand and sourcing channels to attract the right candidates 
• Drive the training calendar and facilitate selected trainings 
• Support the talent planning agenda
• Ad hoc projects and reporting 

Your Qualifications

• Education at/or equivalent to Master or Bachelor level 
• Relevant experience within recruitment, training and development of minimum 3 years
• Ability to drive and execute various projects and events simultaneously, with the ability to prioritize
• Strong communication and engagement skills 
• An open-minded and winning personality with a positive ’can do’ attitude
• Ability to build strong relationships with many different stakeholders locally & internationally 
• Experience with HR KPIs and reporting 
• Strong skills within talent acquisitions tools (SAP Success Factors, Social Media, LinkedIn)
• Fluency in English and one of the Nordic languages 
• It is an advantage if you are certified in the assessment tools ACE and OPTO (Master Danmark) 

Your Personality

• You strive for excellence in execution, paired with an open-minded and winning personality
• You maintain a productive mindset and are a team player who builds strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
• You are detail-oriented, data-driven, and possess a ready-for-change mindset
• You have a proactive nature, focusing on solutions and making things happen
• You find systems and tools fascinating, with a natural curiosity for understanding and developing technical solutions
• You have strong people skills and can detect potential
• You are a strong presenter with excellent communication and influencing skills
• You are open-minded and able to drive a pleasant and inclusive environment

What we offer

You will become part of a passionate HR Team based in our Nordic head office in Carlsberg Byen. We offer an exciting opportunity to join a global company with a strong heritage within an innovative and growing industry, including: 

• Competitive Compensation Package: Attractive salary and health insurance benefits
• Hybrid Working Model: Option to work from home according to Policy
• Pension: Comprehensive Pension Package
• Vacation: 25 Days of Vacation and extra 37 hours paid leave a year (equivalent to five (5) days’ holiday)
• Vibrant Office Culture: Regular social events and activities
• Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: Access to social networks and Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Discounts: Staff Discounts on Products

Who we are

We are the global leader in prestige beauty — delighting consumers with transformative products and experiences, inspiring them to express their individual beauty. In fact, we are the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 20+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout our organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of our founder Estée Lauder. 

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in the Core of everything we do

The Estée Lauder Companies is an equal opportunities employer. To promote a fair recruitment process, we encourage applications to exclude photos from CVs.
We actively foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity, offering local training on topics such as unconscious bias to ensure a welcoming environment for all. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or pregnancy.

Next Step

We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and please note that virtual interviews is part of this recruiting process. Preferred start date is January 2026, or as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you!