Compliance & Ethics Officer, People

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Are you passionate about compliance & ethics? We are seeking an energetic and experienced professional with a hands-on attitude to join our Global Compliance & Ethics team as the program lead for People compliance.  

The team and the organization you will join

In this role, you will be working in a team with diverse competences and cultural backgrounds. The Group Compliance & Ethics team supports all businesses and group functions globally. You will report to Head of Compliance & Ethics and to ensure seamless cooperation with People & Culture function you will attend People & Culture management team meetings. This role is ideally based in Finland, but other major Konecranes locations in Europe can be considered. 

Since this is a new role, we are looking for a professional, who has a genuine interest in and drive to create and continously develop the People compliance program. In this position, You will be responsible for identifying risks and opportunities and turning development ideas to actionable plans and for monitoring implementation through Konecranes.  

Your key responsibilities 

• Acting as the lead for People compliance program implementation 

• Identifying compliance risks and opportunities in People processes and ensuring that adequate policies and processes are in place to manage risks and that risks are properly considered when designing and implementing People systems  

• Ensuring that processes to keep up with local legal requirements are in place and maintaining country handbook detailing local employee representation and employee protection rules  

• Monitor that compliance policies and Global Travel Policy are implemented locally according to local legal requirements  

• Managing and developing Compliance & Ethics Awareness program, including Code of Conduct trainings 

• Conducting internal investigations  

What should you bring 

To succeed in this role, you are able engage and collaborate with colleagues from all levels of the organization. As this role is new, co-operating with stakeholders, good collaboration and communication skills as well as outstanding project management are vital for the success.

We also expect that you have: 

• Very good understanding of European employment / labor law requirements 

• BSc or Msc from relevant study background i.e. business, technology or legal, experience in HR or Legal is considered a huge plus 

• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple assignments and prioritize work assignments as needed to meet deadlines 

• Ability to work independently, attention to details, strong analytical power and good problem-solving skills 

• Excellent project management skills 

• Strong communication skills and fluency in English. Other language skills an asset 

• Ability and willingness to travel 

• Well developed skills in MS Office 365 

Why join us? 

Doing the Right Thing is one of our values and Advancing Responsible Business is our strategic enabler. This position gives you a great opportunity to be in the core of driving ethical and compliant company culture.  

We believe in curiosity and passion for learning. Flexible & hybrid working is a part of our modern work culture. 

Interested? 

Please express your interest by May 12th, 2024, at latest by submitting the application via Apply-link below. We appreciate early applications, as we will start interviewing on the go, and the position is filled when the suitable candidate is found.

For further information about the role, please reach out to Kati Mattila, Head of Compliance & Ethics via email (kati.mattila@konecranes.com).  

Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.