Global P&C Partner: Drive Change & Talent

KONE; Espoo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE is seeking a Business Partner for People & Communications to strengthen the Global P&C team. You will partner with leaders across countries, drive people initiatives, and support org design and workforce planning in a fast-evolving matrix environment.

The role requires a degree in HR or Business, strong change management skills, and fluency in English. Located preferably in Espoo, Hyvinkää or Italy, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in HR, Business, or equivalent.
• Experience in a P&C Business Partner / Generalist / CoE role.
• Strong project and change management skills; developmental mindset.
• Ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Experience in matrix organizations.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience in talent mobility / cross-border relocations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, coaching and developing teams.
• Lead and support global development projects and change initiatives, including org.design and workforce planning.
• Run core people processes for selected units (performance, talent, rewards).
• Drive data-informed decision-making and cross-functional collaboration in the matrix.
• Travel occasionally with the leadership team, meet the employees and build networks between local and global.

Skills

HR/Business degree

P&C partner experience

Project/change management

Independent working

Communication/influence

Matrix organizations

English fluency

Talent mobility exposure

Education

BSc/MSc in HR or Business

Job description

KONE is seeking a Business Partner for People & Communications to strengthen the Global P&C team. You will partner with leaders across countries, drive people initiatives, and support org design and workforce planning in a fast-evolving matrix environment.

The role requires a degree in HR or Business, strong change management skills, and fluency in English. Located preferably in Espoo, Hyvinkää or Italy, with occasional travel.