We are looking for a Learning & Development Business Partner to drive learning consultancy, service delivery, and deployment of key capability-building programs across selected countries in the Eastern Europe and Mediterranean region.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with business leaders to define learning priorities, deliver regional development initiatives, and align them with global L&D strategy. You will play a key role in strengthening a culture of continuous learning and supporting employees in both functional and role-specific growth.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with regional stakeholders to identify learning needs and define clear development priorities.
Design and deploy annual training plans for both technical and non-technical competencies, ensuring alignment with global L&D strategy.
Manage and coordinate global and local learning initiatives, acting as project manager for key programs.
Lead apprenticeship programs in collaboration with Talent Acquisition and business teams.
Monitor learning metrics and KPIs, maintaining high-quality data and driving continuous improvement.
Build and support a network of internal trainers.
Develop and coordinate AI training programs with internal and external providers to support digital transformation.
Promote a strong learning culture across the region and support business leaders in capability building and workforce development.
Oversee learning-related investments within approved budgets.
Key Qualifications & Competencies
Bachelor`s or Master`s degree in Human Resources, Education, or a related field.
Proven experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating learning programs.
Strong facilitation, training, and coaching skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with experience in multinational matrix environments.
Proficiency in English.
Strong business acumen and the ability to partner with senior leaders.
Proficiency in everyday AI tools used for productivity and learning content creation, with experience in driving digital adoption.
We offer
Employment in a stable, international organization under an employment contract
Opportunities for professional development and upskilling
Annual bonus
Necessary working tools (mobile phone, laptop)
Private medical care for the employee, with the option to extend coverage to family members
Cafeteria benefits system (MyBenefit, including Multisport card)
Additional life insurance
Employee support package (including legal, financial, and psychological assistance)
We are accepting applications until July 31. Due to the holiday season, the first interviews with the hiring manager will take place during the second week of August.
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Education, or a related field.
- Proven experience designing, implementing, and evaluating learning programs.
- Strong facilitation, training, and coaching skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with experience in multinational matrix environments.
- Proficiency in English.
- Strong business acumen and ability to partner with senior leaders.
- Proficiency in everyday AI tools for productivity and learning content creation and experience driving digital adoption.
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.
