HR Manager France and Morocco (m/f/x)

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. 

We are looking for a HR Manager France and Morocco to join our People & Culture team  

In the EMEA region, our HR team is focused on providing smooth HR services for all people, managers and employees within the region EMEA. We also work on managing the relationship with employee representatives and unions in a cooperative and constructive manner. Our goal is to provide local support for implementation of strategic business plans and to drive the People Strategy in the countries. We utilize Konecranes global people practices and digital processes while also developing local people programs and practices. Our operational excellence builds on strong understanding of the cultural, regulatory and business aspects of Konecranes. 

In France, our team is responsible for providing HR services for Konecranes Business Areas and Functions in France and Morocco, around 380 employees. In this role, you will work on building and developing the local HR operations and ensure an exceptional employee experience. You will also engage closely with various business leaders and employee representatives, driving change within the organisation and the HR function. our key stakeholders will include the largest business/function leads in the country, employee representatives, and your professional HR team. Collaboration with BA/BU/Function HRs, Global HR Shared Services, and other HR teams within the cluster is essential to present a one HR team.   

Your role 

• Develop and deliver the people agenda from global and business specific People Strategy to France and Morocco  

• Act as a partner and ensure a consistent approach to people-related matters with the central business leads and Managing Directors in the area 

• Lead your team with genuine and inclusive leadership, serving as an open coach and mentor to support their growth and the business's development  

• Ensure that varying HR services throughout the employee lifecycle are provided high level of quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness  

• Support and lead all people related programs within the countries, helping to foster success and our winning culture   

• Change management, also in own operations 

• Utilize metrics and KPIs to provide data and insights to enhance operations 

• Ensure operational and regulatory compliance of the HR services and people operations, plus expertise for the culture and language cluster 

• As a member of the cluster HR leadership team, contribute to fostering a shared vision and a common sense of purpose across the team to deliver harmonised HR services within the cluster.  

You are an authentic, approachable and inclusive individual who acts with intention and a global perspective. You possess an understanding of our business operations and commercial drivers, as well as the ability to motivate people to drive growth and transformative change while always acting ethically. At Konecranes, our roles demand both conceptual thinking and a practical, hands-on approach to work and operational execution.   

Your capabilities and experience to succeed: 

• At least 10 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably as an HR Generalist  

• A hands-on, inclusive, and inspiring people leader committed to continuous improvement and the development of organizational capabilities and the HR team  

• Proven experience in managing and influencing direct reports and working within an international organization with exposure to matrix and factory environments   

• Demonstrated skills in influential people and change leadership within an international context  

• Successful track record in collaborating with strong employee representatives  

• Strong advocate for digitalization and continuous improvement of business and HR operations using available company tools  

• Capable of working under pressure and dealing with ambiguity – with a mature and resilient personality  

• Sound understanding of the regulatory environment in the employment field within France and Maroc  

• Minimum of a Master’s degree from an applicable area, ideally related to human resources management, legal or equivalent  

• Fluent in spoken and written French and English  

This position is located within France and on need travel inside France and occasionally in EMEA is required. You will report to EMEA HR head.  

What we offer:  
In this role, you will get to work in a spotlight HR position as France belongs to the top-10 biggest headcount countries within Konecranes. We have taken reasonable steps in building and developing the HR services and set up within the country, but you would be taking us to the next phases in our journey forward. We are offering a highly ambitious and growth-oriented culture and a community of forward-looking professionals to work with. We are the global market leader in "moves what matter" and growing, enabling great career & development opportunities for our employees globally. You will have an independent and collaborative role, but with support available always when needed. We also offer a competitive total rewards package and excellent learning opportunities. 

Interested?  

Please submit your application in English the latest by 08.08.2024 via Apply link. 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 contact: Karen Pelgrims, VP of HR for EMEA Region, via email: karen.pelgrims (at) konecranes.com 

Any recruitment process related questions, please reach out to Katre Laan, Global TA Team Lead, email katre.laan (at) 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.