Katja Saaros
HR Specialist at ARFFMAN- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Swedish Professional working proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Russian Elementary proficiency
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Finnish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Tuija Vainio
Katja worked as an assistant to my organization. She had full responsibility to keep hundreds of daily operational details organized, always moving parts of information impeccable in order, preparing invoicing and being always available for team to ask small or big questions. All this Katja handled exceptionally well - she really was the assistant without whom our team could not have performed as well as we did. Katja's strenghts in this role were here ability to pay attention to details, high standard of quality and flexibility to take each day as they came and each change as a reality in our business. I wish all the best to Katja in her next steps!
Nökö Tasanen
Katja worked at Sky-Media in my sales team as a sales representative for maternity leave substitute. She managed to take care of her clientele nation wide in Finland. Katja organized well RoadShow events which includes presentations, caring for customer relationships, scheduling and sales. Katja is a good employee and I can recommend her in many different positions where you need to understand the big picture and pay attention to details as well. Katja is also well liked among co-workers.
Tuija Vainio
Katja worked as an assistant to my organization. She had full responsibility to keep hundreds of daily operational details organized, always moving parts of information impeccable in order, preparing invoicing and being always available for team to ask small or big questions. All this Katja handled exceptionally well - she really was the assistant without whom our team could not have performed as well as we did. Katja's strenghts in this role were here ability to pay attention to details, high standard of quality and flexibility to take each day as they came and each change as a reality in our business. I wish all the best to Katja in her next steps!
Nökö Tasanen
Katja worked at Sky-Media in my sales team as a sales representative for maternity leave substitute. She managed to take care of her clientele nation wide in Finland. Katja organized well RoadShow events which includes presentations, caring for customer relationships, scheduling and sales. Katja is a good employee and I can recommend her in many different positions where you need to understand the big picture and pay attention to details as well. Katja is also well liked among co-workers.
Tuija Vainio
Katja worked as an assistant to my organization. She had full responsibility to keep hundreds of daily operational details organized, always moving parts of information impeccable in order, preparing invoicing and being always available for team to ask small or big questions. All this Katja handled exceptionally well - she really was the assistant without whom our team could not have performed as well as we did. Katja's strenghts in this role were here ability to pay attention to details, high standard of quality and flexibility to take each day as they came and each change as a reality in our business. I wish all the best to Katja in her next steps!
Nökö Tasanen
Katja worked at Sky-Media in my sales team as a sales representative for maternity leave substitute. She managed to take care of her clientele nation wide in Finland. Katja organized well RoadShow events which includes presentations, caring for customer relationships, scheduling and sales. Katja is a good employee and I can recommend her in many different positions where you need to understand the big picture and pay attention to details as well. Katja is also well liked among co-workers.
Tuija Vainio
Katja worked as an assistant to my organization. She had full responsibility to keep hundreds of daily operational details organized, always moving parts of information impeccable in order, preparing invoicing and being always available for team to ask small or big questions. All this Katja handled exceptionally well - she really was the assistant without whom our team could not have performed as well as we did. Katja's strenghts in this role were here ability to pay attention to details, high standard of quality and flexibility to take each day as they came and each change as a reality in our business. I wish all the best to Katja in her next steps!
Nökö Tasanen
Katja worked at Sky-Media in my sales team as a sales representative for maternity leave substitute. She managed to take care of her clientele nation wide in Finland. Katja organized well RoadShow events which includes presentations, caring for customer relationships, scheduling and sales. Katja is a good employee and I can recommend her in many different positions where you need to understand the big picture and pay attention to details as well. Katja is also well liked among co-workers.
Credentials
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Psykososiaalisten kuormitustekijöiden hallinta
Työterveyslaitos - Finnish Institute of Occupational HealthMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Osaamisen kehittämisen osaaja
Rastor-instituuttiJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Työsuojelun perusteet
Työturvallisuuskeskus ryApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Elements of AI
University of HelsinkiFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Inbound meets HR certification 2020
Marbles OyJun, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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ARFFMAN
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Finland
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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HR Specialist
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Apr 2021 - Present
In my current role as Human Resources Specialist at Arffman I am responsible of the Human Resources & Communications processes for our 250+ personnel sized organisation and get to develop and implement our Employer Branding actions through recruitment, employee relations and internal & external communications. I have the main responsibility from the HR system and act as the key person for our employees with any updates and training, and developing and maintaining the system. In my current role as Human Resources Specialist at Arffman I am responsible of the Human Resources & Communications processes for our 250+ personnel sized organisation and get to develop and implement our Employer Branding actions through recruitment, employee relations and internal & external communications. I have the main responsibility from the HR system and act as the key person for our employees with any updates and training, and developing and maintaining the system.
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Turku University of Applied Sciences
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Finland
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Student Mentor
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Oct 2022 - May 2023
Acting as a mentor for students in University of Applied sciences. Acting as a mentor for students in University of Applied sciences.
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Bistrot Pierre
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United Kingdom
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Restaurants
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100 - 200 Employee
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Digital Marketing Administrator
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Sep 2020 - May 2021
Digital Marketing, Branding & Customer relations. Designing and planning social media campaigns and ads in Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Compiling and analysing data from campaigns, reviews, and feedback. Solely managing customer relations and taking part in employer branding actions. Transition to Marketing department was encouraged by the changes inside the organisation due to Covid-19 pandemic.
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Human Resources Administrator
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Jun 2019 - Sep 2020
Human Resources, Recruitment and Employer Branding: I took part in recruitment processes from drafting and posting job vacancies to shortlisting applications to arranging interviews, drafting offers and hiring. I was responsible of the onboarding of new employees, managing our HR systems and online training system. I created custom training modules to our employees and took part in enhancing Employer Brand in Social Media and through employee relations. Bistrot Pierre is a family… Show more Human Resources, Recruitment and Employer Branding: I took part in recruitment processes from drafting and posting job vacancies to shortlisting applications to arranging interviews, drafting offers and hiring. I was responsible of the onboarding of new employees, managing our HR systems and online training system. I created custom training modules to our employees and took part in enhancing Employer Brand in Social Media and through employee relations. Bistrot Pierre is a family lead, French inspired restaurant chain which has 19 sites in England and Wales. The company employs around 700 hospitality workers in the restaurants, bars, rooms and the head office.
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ARFFMAN
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Finland
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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HR & Payroll Assistant
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Oct 2017 - Dec 2018
Human Resources, Finance, Communications and Administration: As assistant in Arffman I ensured that all our team members had necessary equipment and materials while succeeding to initiatively keep every employee up to date with the renewed IT systems. I acted as the first contact for exponentially growing number of new employees by warmly welcoming and training them. I also made sure that all services were invoiced and bonuses paid with the upmost attention to pleasant and error free… Show more Human Resources, Finance, Communications and Administration: As assistant in Arffman I ensured that all our team members had necessary equipment and materials while succeeding to initiatively keep every employee up to date with the renewed IT systems. I acted as the first contact for exponentially growing number of new employees by warmly welcoming and training them. I also made sure that all services were invoiced and bonuses paid with the upmost attention to pleasant and error free customer experience. I operated as the right hand and a substitute of the team manager when needed, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services. Temporary contract from October 2017 - December 2018. Arffman is a Teaching and coaching services producer which operates in all around Finland. The main services our department offered were coaching unemployed people to find their next job. Our department grew from 14 coaches into 45 within the time I was employed there. Show less Human Resources, Finance, Communications and Administration: As assistant in Arffman I ensured that all our team members had necessary equipment and materials while succeeding to initiatively keep every employee up to date with the renewed IT systems. I acted as the first contact for exponentially growing number of new employees by warmly welcoming and training them. I also made sure that all services were invoiced and bonuses paid with the upmost attention to pleasant and error free… Show more Human Resources, Finance, Communications and Administration: As assistant in Arffman I ensured that all our team members had necessary equipment and materials while succeeding to initiatively keep every employee up to date with the renewed IT systems. I acted as the first contact for exponentially growing number of new employees by warmly welcoming and training them. I also made sure that all services were invoiced and bonuses paid with the upmost attention to pleasant and error free customer experience. I operated as the right hand and a substitute of the team manager when needed, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services. Temporary contract from October 2017 - December 2018. Arffman is a Teaching and coaching services producer which operates in all around Finland. The main services our department offered were coaching unemployed people to find their next job. Our department grew from 14 coaches into 45 within the time I was employed there. Show less
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SkyPro Oy
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Finland
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Textile Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Representative
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Jan 2016 - Jul 2017
Sales, B2B relations and Customer service: I maintained and strengthened customer relationships by visiting customers and offering solutions to their needs. Elevated the purchasing percentage of my customers by 17% on average. I independently organized and took part in Road Show tours all around Finland. Maternity leave substitute from January 2016 - July 2017. SkyPro is a textile product importer and wholesaler for corporate gifts. Building strong customer relationships… Show more Sales, B2B relations and Customer service: I maintained and strengthened customer relationships by visiting customers and offering solutions to their needs. Elevated the purchasing percentage of my customers by 17% on average. I independently organized and took part in Road Show tours all around Finland. Maternity leave substitute from January 2016 - July 2017. SkyPro is a textile product importer and wholesaler for corporate gifts. Building strong customer relationships through personalized service is the highest priority. SkyPro is proud to be a pioneer of eCommerce and eager for new challenges in their business field. Show less Sales, B2B relations and Customer service: I maintained and strengthened customer relationships by visiting customers and offering solutions to their needs. Elevated the purchasing percentage of my customers by 17% on average. I independently organized and took part in Road Show tours all around Finland. Maternity leave substitute from January 2016 - July 2017. SkyPro is a textile product importer and wholesaler for corporate gifts. Building strong customer relationships… Show more Sales, B2B relations and Customer service: I maintained and strengthened customer relationships by visiting customers and offering solutions to their needs. Elevated the purchasing percentage of my customers by 17% on average. I independently organized and took part in Road Show tours all around Finland. Maternity leave substitute from January 2016 - July 2017. SkyPro is a textile product importer and wholesaler for corporate gifts. Building strong customer relationships through personalized service is the highest priority. SkyPro is proud to be a pioneer of eCommerce and eager for new challenges in their business field. Show less
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AD-Turku Oy
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Raisio
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Financial Administrator
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Mar 2015 - Dec 2015
Finance and Accounting: By deadline driven and initiative personality, managed to deliver invoicing, payment transactions, sales and purchasing ledgers on time while managing phone switch and websites. Temporary contract from March - December 2015. Finance and Accounting: By deadline driven and initiative personality, managed to deliver invoicing, payment transactions, sales and purchasing ledgers on time while managing phone switch and websites. Temporary contract from March - December 2015.
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Vitostapahtumat Oy
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Turku
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Event Planner
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Mar 2015 - May 2015
Customer service, Event Planning and Stakeholder Relationships: I was a trainee in a company that arranges events. Work tasks included e.g. administration, sales and advertising, working with stakeholders and partners, customer service and assisting with arranging and planning a health and wellness event for about 3000 participants. Customer service, Event Planning and Stakeholder Relationships: I was a trainee in a company that arranges events. Work tasks included e.g. administration, sales and advertising, working with stakeholders and partners, customer service and assisting with arranging and planning a health and wellness event for about 3000 participants.
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Warmia Oy
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Kaarina
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Financial Administrative Assistant
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2014
Finance, Accounting and Stakeholder Relationships: Working as a substitute for the office manager during summers 2013 and 2014. Work tasks included inter alia accounts receivable and accounts payable ledger, checking, handling and filing invoices, handling sale orders, managing phone exchange and updating company's websites. Finance, Accounting and Stakeholder Relationships: Working as a substitute for the office manager during summers 2013 and 2014. Work tasks included inter alia accounts receivable and accounts payable ledger, checking, handling and filing invoices, handling sale orders, managing phone exchange and updating company's websites.
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Sky-Media Oy
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Turku
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Sales and Customer Service Assistant
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May 2014 - Jul 2014
Customer Service and Sales: Tasks included processing web orders, updating prices to the systems, handling invoices, updating information on websites, customer service on via phone, e-mail, chat and face to face, setting products on display and other office tasks. Customer Service and Sales: Tasks included processing web orders, updating prices to the systems, handling invoices, updating information on websites, customer service on via phone, e-mail, chat and face to face, setting products on display and other office tasks.
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Education
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2022 - 2022
Rastor-instituutti
Henkilöstöhallinnon erikoisammattitutkinto, Human Resources Management and Services -
2019 - 2021
Turku University of Applied Sciences
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Management -
2014 - 2015
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor’s Degree, International business management -
2012 - 2015
Turku University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor’s Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services -
2018 - 2018
Turku University of Applied Sciences
Graphic Design -
2008 - 2011
Nousiaisten lukio
Upper Secondary School
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