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 experiences. 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.

We are looking for an experienced

Business Partner, People & Communications, Supply Chain and Purchasing

to own and drive the People & Communications agenda for both Supply Chain and Purchasing in Europe Area.

In this role you will support the achievement of KONE business objectives and contribute to the ongoing development of business by aligning the agenda to meet current and future needs, in close cooperation with Supply Chain (SC) and Purchasing People & Communication (P&C) team as well as Europe Area P&C team and Europe SC/ Purchasing leadership team (LT).

You will be driving the actions to attract, engage and develop employees and develop KONE as a great place to work together with team, peers and stakeholders. This includes all SC functions being part of the Europe SC LT, with respective teams across all Europe Front Lines (FL). This role is a great opportunity for you to play a key part in driving KONE’s business success by shaping and supporting the people agenda to meet both current and future needs.

The position is preferably based in Hyvinkää/Espoo Finland, but we will consider other main KONE Supply Chain locations in Europe.

Main responsibilities:

1. Implementing the P&C agenda for Supply Chain and Purchasing teams based in Europe, leading factory P&C network for Hyvinkää, Pero, Usti and Slimpa factories to enable an engaging and motivating environment for KONE employees. Pro-actively working with peers in other areas to identify best practices while sharing same from Europe point of view.

2. Active collaboration with relevant P&C teams to deliver agreed outcomes, pro-active collaboration with CoE’s and contribution to overall SC and Purchasing P&C team(s).

3. Strategic partner to Europe SC and Purchasing LTs:

• Particular focus on advising, coaching and developing managers and supervisors and their teams to enable a high quality, inclusive working environment with a drive to pro-actively improve performance and engagement.

• Run annual people processes- Drive for equal alignment with other Europe sites (FLs) and KONE factories, including but not limited to L&D initiatives, incentives, roles, Pulse actions, implementation of KONE level P&C initiatives, people processes (e.g. LTR and potential rotation opportunities) with the support of local SC business partners and Europe CoEs.- Active contribution, sharing and influencing in SC and Purchasing P&C network.

Key requirements:

• Diverse HR/P&C background from Senior HR roles and 10 years of progressive HR/P&C experience
• Proven track record of successful roles in multi-cultural business environment
• Excellent influencing and communication skills
• Demonstrated strong business acumen
• Ability to coach and develop talents, teams, and leaders (both business and supervisory)
• Background in working across functional/business lines in global matrix organization
• M.S degree in a relevant field
• Fluency in English.

What we offer:  

• Great career growth opportunities
• Chance to be part of developing our ways of working in Purchasing and Supply Chain teams
• An environment where our manager and employees truly value your contributions as HR and have a positive outlook on the support they get.

Want to #joinourflow? 

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 & 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.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

For additional information please contact Celine Willaume, Area Director People and Communications, via email celine.willaume@kone.com.

If you are interested in this great opportunity and meet our criteria please submit your application including your updated CV and a compelling cover letter outlining your relevant experience, skills, and your motivation via Careers site by 20th November 2026.

Please note that applications sent by email or otherwise outside KONE’s application portal will not be processed.

Bring your expertise to one of the world’s leading technology and innovation organizations. We look forward to getting to know you.

#LI-GO 

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.

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