Pirjo Saarni

Global Learning & Development Director, People & Culture at EcoOnline Global
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Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland, FI

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Experience

    • Norway
    • Software Development
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Global Learning & Development Director, People & Culture
      • 2019 - Present

      Espoo, Finland EcoOnline's vision is to be the preferred provider of HSEQ tools and services, delivering sustainable results for our customers and the planet. We help our customers to create safe, sustainable, efficient and attractive workplaces, through user-friendly SaaS tools. By being close to our customers, partners and authorities, we create future solutions for safe and sustainable jobs. Currently, my focus is on executing EcoOnline's growth strategy by driving various strategic HR initiatives… Show more EcoOnline's vision is to be the preferred provider of HSEQ tools and services, delivering sustainable results for our customers and the planet. We help our customers to create safe, sustainable, efficient and attractive workplaces, through user-friendly SaaS tools. By being close to our customers, partners and authorities, we create future solutions for safe and sustainable jobs. Currently, my focus is on executing EcoOnline's growth strategy by driving various strategic HR initiatives and leading the L&D team & partnerships, and developing key talent processes. We work with passion & persistence for ensuring that we live our values, consistently build One EcoOnline culture, have the talent that we need and enable our employees to use their full potential for building a purposeful and successful growth journey. At EcoOnline, we help each other deliver an optimal customer experience by operating with integrity, respect and ambition. Show less

    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Certified Board Member
      • May 2021 - Present

    • Board Member
      • 2019 - May 2023

      Helsinki Area, Finland

    • Finland
    • Human Resources
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Consultant
      • 2017 - 2019

      Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland Together with our clients, Psycon Oy is building a better future for working life in Finland. I help our customers to succeed by delivering professional services in personnel assessments, and in talent & leadership development. I coach and consult in the areas of recruiting & on-boarding, talent & performance development and in culture transformation processes. I have mainly focused on customers operating in it, technology, manufacturing and industrial or professional services.

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Head of HR and Capability, Nordic L&D Lead
      • 2016 - 2017

      Helsinki, Finland Avanade is the leading provider of innovative digital and cloud services, business solutions and design-led experiences delivered through the power of people and the Microsoft ecosystem. As the Head of HR and Capability and a member of the management team I continued to lead the HR team, and focused on ensuring that we had the right talent for helping our clients to succeed. I also led the local resource management team - our target was to find the best possible people to each client… Show more Avanade is the leading provider of innovative digital and cloud services, business solutions and design-led experiences delivered through the power of people and the Microsoft ecosystem. As the Head of HR and Capability and a member of the management team I continued to lead the HR team, and focused on ensuring that we had the right talent for helping our clients to succeed. I also led the local resource management team - our target was to find the best possible people to each client project and to follow that projects support consultants' professional ambitions. In the Nordic role I worked closely with Nordic leaders for building future capability.

    • Head of HR and Talent Acquisition, Nordic L&D Lead
      • 2010 - 2016

      Helsinki, Finland I was responsible for building and implementing the local HR strategy and running strategic development programs at local, Nordic and global level. I coached my team in delivering high level services for our leaders and employees. My focus was on attracting, finding and developing future talent, ensuring employee wellbeing and finding new solutions for engaging employees. I drove Avanade’s growth strategy by change enablement activities, employer branding and coaching managers in leadership… Show more I was responsible for building and implementing the local HR strategy and running strategic development programs at local, Nordic and global level. I coached my team in delivering high level services for our leaders and employees. My focus was on attracting, finding and developing future talent, ensuring employee wellbeing and finding new solutions for engaging employees. I drove Avanade’s growth strategy by change enablement activities, employer branding and coaching managers in leadership challenges. As a close partner to the Country Manager I created development programs for local leadership team. In the Nordic roles I supported our leaders in training & development and in building a high performing culture. Globally I had a strong role in implementing Avanade’s OneHR strategy - I was rewarded as a Rock Star in managing HR process harmonization and outsourcing in Nordics.

    • Sweden
    • Construction
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • HRD Director
      • 2008 - 2010

      Finland At Cramo my main responsibility was to lead corporate level strategic development projects, to build corporate level HR processes and to create a strong network of HR professionals. My focus was on leadership, internal communications, recruiting and talent development. One of my key achievements was creating a concept for Cramo Academy, and launching this corporate level program with a vendor. I drove people agenda as a member of the group management team.

    • Finland
    • Civil Engineering
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • HR Manager
      • 2006 - 2008

      Finland At Vahanen Yhtiöt I developed and led HR function and HR operations. My key responsibility was driving strategy implementation via organizational and talent development. I participated intensively to the post integration of acquired companies. Tasks varied according to the business needs from recruiting, learning and development, employer branding and performance management to well-being and emplyee relations. One of my key projects was leveloping company's management system together with the… Show more At Vahanen Yhtiöt I developed and led HR function and HR operations. My key responsibility was driving strategy implementation via organizational and talent development. I participated intensively to the post integration of acquired companies. Tasks varied according to the business needs from recruiting, learning and development, employer branding and performance management to well-being and emplyee relations. One of my key projects was leveloping company's management system together with the leadership team. We build clear responsibility areas with strong sence of accountability, streamlined reporting structure, and empowered managers to lead their teams. We invested strongly on creating motivating and inspiring internal training courses, aiming to engage employees and strengthen strategic competences. I reported to the managing director ans was a member of the management team. Show less

    • Finland
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • HRD Manager
      • 2001 - 2006

      Finland At Posti I held two roles: as a Business Partner for Logistics Business Unit I supported leadership and employees in HR matters, implemented HR processes, and developed HR services. In the corporate level HRD role I managed strategic projects, for example, run an international trainee program and created training/e-learning courses for leadership. As well, I participated to several corporate level development programs like renewing performance management, internal communications and talent… Show more At Posti I held two roles: as a Business Partner for Logistics Business Unit I supported leadership and employees in HR matters, implemented HR processes, and developed HR services. In the corporate level HRD role I managed strategic projects, for example, run an international trainee program and created training/e-learning courses for leadership. As well, I participated to several corporate level development programs like renewing performance management, internal communications and talent programs. I was a member of Posti Logistic Management team and corporate HR leadership team. Show less

    • Finland
    • Human Resources
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • HR Consultant
      • 1995 - 2001

      Finland I offered personnel assessment and recruiting services to my clients. My main focus was on psychological assessments, training in interviewing and assessment, 360 degree feedbacks and team facilitation. I also took part to projects related to on-boarding process development and talent & organizational development.

Education

  • Aalto University Executive Education Ltd
    Alumni
    2010 -
  • Avanade University
    Business Administration and Management, Leadership, Communication and Advanced IHRM Studies
    2010 - 2016
  • Aalto University
    Post-graduate studies, International Human Resource Management, Strategy Work in Global Context, Business Studies
    1999 - 2009
  • University of Tampere 1925-2018
    Master’s Degree, Psychology

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