Head of HR for Operations - Manufacturing & Quality

Would you like to shape the Human Resources agenda for a global Operations, Manufacturing and Quality organization within GN Hearing? Are you motivated by partnering closely with senior leaders, leading international teams and translating business priorities into HR strategies that strengthen performance, capability and transformation?

Then this could be an exciting opportunity to join GN Hearing as Head of HR, Operations, Manufacturing and Quality.

In this role, you will provide strategic HR leadership and act as a trusted executive business partner to global leaders across Operations, Manufacturing and Quality. You will lead an international HR team and play a central role in building the organizational capabilities needed to support a high-performing, global and transforming business.

The team you will be part of
You will join the global HR organization for the Hearing Division and become a member of the HR Leadership Team for GN Hearing.

You will work closely with senior leaders across Hearing Operations, Manufacturing and Quality, as well as HR colleagues in the regions and HR Centres of Excellence.

You will lead three direct reports and an overall international HR team of approximately 15 colleagues across Denmark, China and Malaysia. Together, the team combines global alignment with local understanding to deliver trusted, data-informed and pragmatic HR support in a complex and multicultural organization.

Your contribution is appreciated, and you will

• Set the HR strategy, priorities and people agenda for Global Operations, Manufacturing and Quality, aligned with business priorities and the overall HR strategy for GN Hearing.
• Act as a trusted advisor and constructive sparring partner to senior leaders on organizational performance, workforce planning, talent, succession, leadership and capability development.
• Lead, develop and support an international HR organization of approximately 15 colleagues, including three direct reports based in Denmark, China and Malaysia.
• Drive clear priorities, strong collaboration and high-quality HR delivery across the Global Operations, Manufacturing and Quality.
• Hold overall responsibility for GN Hearing’s global Health & Safety agenda and function, ensuring a strong and consistent approach across locations.
• Translate business priorities into clear and impactful HR plans, including organizational design, transformation, change management and capability building.
• Ensure effective and consistent deployment of global HR processes and policies, including performance management, reward, talent and succession.
• Lead people aspects of organizational changes and restructuring activities, balancing business needs with stakeholder alignment, local compliance and a people-centred approach.
• Use people and business insights to identify opportunities, anticipate risks and enable sound, forward-looking decisions.
• Contribute actively to the development and priorities of the HR Leadership Team for the Hearing Division.

To perform well in the role, we imagine that you

• Bring extensive experience from a senior HR business partnering or HR leadership role, acting as a trusted executive business partner in a complex, international and matrix-based organization - ideally with 15+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Have a strong understanding of Manufacturing, Operations and Quality environments, including the people priorities associated with global, operational and potentially regulated settings.
• Have successfully led and developed HR teams across countries and cultures, creating clarity, trust, accountability and shared direction.
• Have experience working with or supporting organizations in APAC; this is a significant advantage given the role’s global scope and team presence in China and Malaysia.
• Combine strategic perspective with a pragmatic, hands-on approach and the ability to turn priorities into sustainable HR initiatives and measurable outcomes.
• Are an engaging and credible leader who builds strong relationships across the organization and takes a genuine interest in understanding the business and how value is created.
• Bring a transformation mindset, sound judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively when needed.
• Use data and insights to guide decisions.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in English.

The role is based in Ballerup, Denmark, and involves approximately 10–30 travel days per year.

At GN, we encourage flexible work whenever possible. We trust our people to fulfil their responsibilities, know when in-person collaboration creates the greatest value and are present when it matters most.

We encourage you to apply

Even if you don’t match all the above-mentioned skills, we welcome your application if you think you have transferable skills. We highly value a mindset and motivation that align with our core values, to not only ensure growth for you, but for your team and the wider GN organization as well.

We are focused on an inclusive recruitment process

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. As such, we encourage you to submit your CV without a photo to ensure an equal and fair application process.

Should you have any special requirements for the interview, please let the Hiring Manager know upon accepting the invitation to the interview.

How to apply?

Use the ‘APPLY’ link no later than 30 November 2026. Applications are assessed continuously, so don’t wait to send yours.

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Join us in bringing people closer

GN brings people closer through our advanced intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and motivated by innovation, we deliver technology that enhances the senses of hearing and sight. We enable people with hearing loss to overcome real-life problems, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming users.

GN Store Nord A/S has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of GN’s Hearing business to Amplifon S.p.A. to create a global leader in audiology. For GN Group, this creates an opportunity to expand our position in the large audio and video peripherals markets. Read more about the announcement here.

We hope you will join us on this journey and look forward to receiving your application.