Company Description
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.
Job Description
In the EMEA region, our People & Culture (P&C) team is focused on providing smooth P&C services for all individuals, managers and employees. Our goal is to provide local support for the implementation of strategic business plans and to drive the People Strategy in the respective countries. We utilise Konecranes global people practices and digital processes whilst also developing local people programs and practices. Our operational excellence is based on strong understanding of the cultural, regulatory and business aspects of Konecranes.
In the United Kingdom, our team is responsible for providing P&C services for Konecranes BAs/Functions in United Kingdom and Ireland, which encompasses 655 employees. In this role, you will work on building and developing local P&C operations and ensuring exceptional employee experience and engagement. You will also engage closely with various business leaders, driving change within the organisation and the P&C function. Your key stakeholders will include the largest business/function leads in the country and your professional P&C team. Collaboration with BA/BU/Function P&C Leaders, Global P&C Shared Services, and other P&C teams within the cluster is essential to present one People and Culture team.
Your role
• Develop and deliver the people agenda from global and business-specific People Strategy to United Kingdom and Ireland
• Act as a partner and ensure a consistent and fair approach to people-related matters with the central business leads and Managing Directors in the region
• 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 P&C services throughout the employee lifecycle are provided at a high level of quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
• Support and lead all people-related programs within the countries, helping to foster our success and our winning culture
• Change and organizational management
• Lead in risk management of employee relations, employment
• Utilise metrics and KPIs to obtain data and insights to enhance operations
• Ensure operational and regulatory compliance of the P&C services and people operations, along with expertise in the culture and language cluster
• As a member of the cluster People and Culture leadership team, contribute to fostering a shared vision and a common sense of purpose across the team to deliver harmonised P&C services within the cluster.
Qualifications
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 progressive HR Manager/Generalist/Consultant
• A hands-on, inclusive, and inspiring people leader committed to continuous improvement and the development of organisational capabilities and the P&C team
• Proven experience in managing and influencing direct reports and working within an international organization with exposure to matrix and Sales and Service environments
• Demonstrated skills in influential people and change leadership within an international context
• Strong advocate for digitalisation and continuous improvement of business and HR/P&C operations using available company tools
• Capable of working under pressure and dealing with ambiguity – with a mature and resilient personality
• Excellent in-depth knowledge of UK and Irish employment laws
• Sound understanding of the regulatory environment in the employment field within United Kingdom and Ireland
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an applicable area, ideally related to human resources management
• Fluent in spoken and written English
Additional Information
This position is located within Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire (Hybrid setup 3 days office 2 home); UK travel required (appr. up to 20%). You will report to the respective cluster leader.
What we offer:
• Competitive Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Contributory pension up to 6%, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Hybrid working: 3 days in Ashby De La Zouch office, 2 days working at home
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Buy/sell holiday option
• Employee share save scheme
• Retail, travel and leisure discounts
• Professional development opportunities and training
• Collaborative, international working environment
• Opportunity to contribute directly to business growth and customer satisfaction
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in a prominent P&C position within Konecranes. We have made significant progress in building and developing HR services within the country, but you will be responsible for advancing us to the next stages in our journey towards world class in people practices. We provide a highly ambitious and growth-oriented culture and a community of forward-thinking professionals to collaborate with. As the global market leader in shaping the next generation of material handling solutions, we offer great career and development opportunities for our employees worldwide. You will have an independent and collaborative role, with support always available when needed. We also provide a competitive total rewards package and diverse learning opportunities.
Are you passionate about people management and impacting the overall strategy and growth of Konecranes?
If yes, we would like to hear from you! Send your application the latest by 9.01.2026 via "Apply" link below. We appreciate early applications, as we will start interviewing on the go, and the position is filled when a suitable candidate is found.
For further information about the role please contact the hiring manager: Thorsten Petry via thorsten.petry (at) konecranes.com.
For any recruitment process-related questions, please reach out to Katre Laan, Global TA Team Lead via katre.laan (at) konecranes.com
No agencies please.
Konecranes moves what matters. We are 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.
