KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry.
In a world where cities are constantly evolving and more and more people choose to live in them, we at KONE stand with one clear aim: to shape the future of cities. We make urban life more vibrant and livable. And we do it by enabling safe, sustainable, and effortless people flow for all. We help cities leave a positive mark on the planet - for the next century and beyond. We shape the future of cities.
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 experience. 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 a
Business Partner, People & Communications (P&C)
to strengthen our Global People & Communications Business Partner team.
Our team supports the eight global / matrix functions at KONE (Commercial & Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, Strategy & Transformation, People & Communication, Technology & Innovation).
You will partner with selected leaders and leadership teams, employees and local People & Communications colleagues across multiple countries, driving key people initiatives in a complex, fast-evolving matrix environment.
The preferred location for the position is Finland Espoo/ Hyvinkää or Italy Pero.
What you’ll do
Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, coaching and developing teams
Lead and support global development projects and change initiatives, including org.design and workforce planning
Run core people processes for selected units (performance, talent, rewards)
Drive data-informed decision-making and cross-functional collaboration in the matrix
Travel occasionally together with the leadership team, meet the employees and build networks between local and global
What you bring
Relevant degree (BSc/MSc) in HR, Business, or equivalent
Experience in a P&C Business Partner / Generalist / CoE role
Strong project and change management skills, and a developmental mindset
Ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Experience in matrix organizations
Fluency in English
Experience in talent mobility / cross-border relocations / seaside employment is a plus
Why join us
A global, high-impact P&C role with broad exposure
Opportunity to shape people practices in a unique business area
Career growth possibilities within KONE People & Communications
A collaborative environment where your work truly makes a difference
For additional information please contact hiring manager Susanna von Hedenberg-Rosenqvist, available for further information Sept 2 between 9-10 (EEST) +358407763980.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application including your CV and cover letter via our Careers- site by Sept 6th 2026.
Please be aware that we do not accept applications via email.
All applications must be submitted through our Careers portal (compliance with data protection and personal data processing regulations).
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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.
Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html
Skills Required
- Relevant bachelor's or master's degree in HR, Business, or an equivalent field
- Experience in a People and Communications Business Partner, HR Generalist, or Center of Expertise role
- Strong project and change management skills
- Ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Experience working in matrix organizations
- Fluency in English
- Experience in talent mobility, cross-border relocations, or seafaring employment
Kone Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across many roles and markets, with field positions sometimes benefiting from overtime and strong union scales. Feedback suggests base compensation is often a relative positive even when other factors vary.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs, including 401(k) and in some regions pension or annuity structures, are consistently highlighted as strong. Feedback suggests these elements meaningfully enhance the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core health coverage is viewed as comprehensive, commonly including medical, dental, and vision options. Feedback suggests a global well‑being framework and EAP resources further reinforce health-related support.
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What We Do
At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. This means understanding urbanization and, together with our partners and customers, helping cities to become better and more sustainable places to live. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, we operate in more than 60 countries around the world, employ over 60,000 people and serve 550,000 customers. In 2022, KONE had annual sales of EUR 10.9 billion. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.
