Employment Lifecycle Management Lead

About the role

Konecranes is seeking a global Employment Lifecycle Management Lead to own the end‑to‑end Hire‑to‑Retire process. The role ensures the process is efficient, compliant and delivers a positive employee experience across all regions.

Key responsibilities

• Drive and continuously improve the global Hire‑to‑Retire (H2R) process, enhancing performance and stakeholder experience.
• Lead the development and adaptation of the global employee document management concept.
• Embed employee self‑service (ESS) tools, knowledge bases and AI to automate and streamline lifecycle steps.
• Define, document and maintain scalable H2R processes aligned with organizational objectives and the People & Culture operating model.
• Own process and technology implementation initiatives as the Global Process Owner.
• Design intuitive processes that enable self‑service for employees and managers.
• Ensure alignment and smooth execution across teams and countries.
• Monitor performance, identify gaps, and apply data‑driven improvements.
• Collaborate with regional People & Culture stakeholders, IT, service centers and business partners to meet lifecycle needs.
• Define and track KPIs measuring efficiency, compliance and employee experience impact.

Required profile

• Relevant degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in People & Culture, HR process ownership or similar roles.
• Proven track record of leading global HR processes and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across multiple regions.

Required skills