HR Director, Region WEMEA

For this position you should have strong experience in demanding HR responsibilities, and prior international work experience preferably within a manufacturing or service business in countries in the region, as well as suitable educational background. You must be able to communicate well in English, both written and oral, other language skills are an advantage. A “can do” attitude, service mindset and a systematic way of working are prerequisites for this position.

You are proactive, assertive, persistent and have practical down to earth and hands on approach to HR issues combined with strategic thinking. You are a good team player with the ability to coach others; you can also work independently bringing tasks to an end. Busy periods, tight schedules and handling several projects at the same time are challenges that bring out the best in you. You use your excellent negotiation and communication skills when co-operating with all levels in our organization.

Main responsibilities in this position are:
• Supporting country level HR in the Region in developing and implementing consistent people processes according to global People processes and practices
• Supporting footprint expansion activities in the new country or in an acquired company by ensuring consistent People processes
• Managing succession planning and leadership development in the Region
• In co-operation with Global HR annually reviewing regional compensation structure
• Mentoring and coaching current HR resources throughout Region
• Being a member or Global HR Management Team and actively participating in the development of global HR processes and practices.

In return, we can offer you an exciting and challenging HR position with wide development opportunities, a positive and flexible international working environment, competitive compensation and the benefits of a global company.

HR Director, Region WEMEA reports to VP, Human Resources and to SVP, Region WEMEA. The location of this position is negotiable. Travelling is required in this position. If you are interested in this positions, please visit our web page www.konecranes.com for more information and send your application and CV in English with your salary expectation by 31 January, 2011 to taina.tossavaine[at]konecranes.com. For more information, please contact Jaana Rinne VP, Human Resources at +358 40 521 3286 on Monday 17 January at 10-11 or 16-17 EET or on Monday 24 January at 11-13 or 16-17 EET.