Global Solutions Specialist, Talent and Culture

KONE; Espoo; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE is seeking a Global Solutions Specialist in Talent and Culture to develop and configure cloud-based HR solutions. You will drive end-user experience improvements and collaborate with global teams across Workday and other HR tools.

The role requires international experience, strong English communication, and ability to train stakeholders. Permanent position based in Espoo, Finland or Bratislava, Slovakia.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern cloud-based HR technologies and people processes.
• Experience with HR tech platforms such as Workday Recruiting and Talent modules.
• Interest in technology development and digital solutions.
• Experience in international environments.
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving and detail-oriented mindset.
• Initiative, curiosity and openness to new ideas.
• Ability to design trainings and create training materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure global Talent & Culture solutions according to CoE requirements.
• Create and maintain solutions development roadmap for Talent & Culture.
• Improve end-user experience in global T&C solutions.
• Design and document changes in Workday and other T&C tools.
• Manage system releases, testing plans and training.
• Provide guidance and global support for T&C solutions.

Skills

Cloud HR tech knowledge

HR technology platforms

Technology development

International environment experience

English communication

Analytical and problem solving

Initiative and curiosity

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR/IS/Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

The People & Communications team enables business performance and competitiveness through engaged and capable people, strong reputation management, impactful internal and external communications and great employee experience. We bring KONE’s strategy to life, supporting competence, capability and culture development as well as strengthening the KONE purpose and company story for all our stakeholders. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of topics, while also working closely with our businesses, to help drive the People and Communications agenda.

KONE People and Communications Operations Development is a function within KONE Global People and Communications function focused on developing HR Processes, tools, analytics capabilities and employee experience at KONE. KONE Operations Development function is working closely with KONE P&C colleagues around the world as well as key KONE business stakeholders and functions.

Global Solutions Specialist, Talent and Culture

to join our Talent & Culture and Learning & Development Solutions team.

Main Responsibilities

• Development and configuration of global Talent & Culture Solutions according to Global Talent & Culture Center of Expertise requirements
• With guidance from Global T&C CoE and T&C and L&D Functional Lead create and maintain solutions development roadmap for Talent & Culture
• Drive continuous improvement of T&C global solutions with focus on end-user experience
• Actively contribute to the design of T&C process improvements in Workday and other global T&C tools. Implement and document agreed changes
• Evaluate, plan and implement system release items in T&C area
• Act as technical configuration owner in T&C global solutions projects: implement agreed changes, owner of testing plan, test scenarios and testing coordination, deliver training, create and update solutions documentation
• Execute, develop, test and maintain Talent & Culture annual processes in global systems
• Provide guidance and audit the correct usage of Workday and other global T&C tools within own responsibility area
• Provide global level support for Talent & culture solutions cases (EIB uploads, development requests, issues or bugs, general questions related to functional area)
• Create & deliver process related demos and training materials and presentations for P&C Services and other key stakeholders
• Closely collaborate with other functional areas Global Solutions Specialists, IT and other stakeholders

Requirements for the role

• Demonstrated knowledge in modern cloud-based HR technologies and HR people processes
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in human resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
• Solid experience with HR technology platforms (e.g. Workday Recruiting and Talent modules)
• Interest in technology development
• Experience in working in international environment
• Good written and oral communication skills in English
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Result oriented mindset and curious mind
• Attention to details
• Excellence in taking initiative and openness to new ideas
• Ability to facilitate trainings and create training materials
• Strong collaboration skills and co-operative mindset

We offer

If you think the above is for you, we can offer you something unique. We have a real purpose on improving the sustainable people flow in and between buildings. We offer you an opportunity to work in a global People and Communications organization with a real impact on business success at KONE. We have an inclusive and relaxed atmosphere where respect of the individual has high importance. We emphasize working together in the teams and we also understand that proper work-life balance is important to deliver results in the long run.

This is a permanent position in Espoo, Finland or in Bratislava, Slovakia.

We are excited to learn more about you and look forward to discovering what you can bring to our team!

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.