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OutokumpuSenior Vice President, Human Resources
Aug. 2023Alabama, United States
FLSmidthVice President and Regional Head of HR, North America
Jul. 2018 - Aug. 2023Midvale, UtahAs the VP of HR for the North America (A Multi Billion Dollar Region), I provide overall strategic HR leadership. The region includes USA, Canada, Mexico and Panama. I am responsible for the delivery of HR solutions to the business and serve as an internal consultant and advisor to the Senior Leadership Team. I am also part of the Global HR Leadership Team. I have played an integral role in changing HR Globally in FLSmidth into a true partner and enabler to the business. I have successfully worked with the business to develop a talent pipeline for the business, retain key employees during challenging times, been an advocate for change and developing a world class North America HR team that the business and employees rely on. Was intimately involved in the integration planning of the recent acquisition of Mining Technologies Group previously owned by ThyssenKrupp. - a Euro 400M deal. Other duties include but are not limited to: •Provide change management leadership for organizational initiatives that impact employees
•Manage the Regional HR team to set and meet goals by providing clear expectations, regular coaching and feedback and a supportive team environment. •Ensure that FLSmidth’s talent practices reflect our core values and provide a platform to attract, engage, develop and retain great talent
• Lead benefits and 401K committees to ensure best in class benefits are provided to employees
• Lead efforts to ensure diversity, equity & inclusion in recruiting, succession planning and promotion
• Provide cost-effective training and development opportunities for employees and managers • Simplify, standardize and modernize HR policies and practices in order to improve the employee, retiree and candidate experience, to increase the efficiency of HR operations and to continue to ensure compliance
FLSmidthHuman Resources Business Partner
Mar. 2017 - Jun. 2018Midvale, UtahIn my role as Business Partner I support the Mineral Processing Division as well as all Group Functions in the United States including Procurement, Finance, Legal etc. My role is responsible to lead organizational development which contributes to business growth by building relationships with managers / supervisors to provide counsel and guidance that ultimately improves the hiring, retention, and development of people. I develop and/or implement relevant HR tools, plans, and programs to meet the strategic business needs. Some of the areas I am accountable for include:
Organization and leadership development:
• Builds capability of organization’s leaders
• Acts as a coach / advisor to business managers and employees (common to all HR roles) and acts as a sounding board. Provides honest / candid feedback to improve leader effectiveness
• Ensures development plans for all critical people and drives competency enhancement across all talent
• Identifies, develops and assists in the retention of key / critical talent
• Identifies key positions and ensures strong internal and external talent pipelines
• Facilitates POP cycle deliverables and HR initiatives
• Supports managers in developing and implementing a people strategy emerging from POP
• Part of the BU / FU Management Team and HR Management Team
• Supports in design and implementation of organizational structures (profiles, roles, and KPIs)
• Uses insights and data to develop people plans to meet organizational and business objectives
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day to day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance Culture and value development
• Drives a culture of embracing change
• Drives a culture of innovation and high performance
• Drives a culture of transparent communication
• Drives talent engagement initiatives
• Demonstrates and encourages the living of our core values including unlocking diversity
FLSmidthHuman Resources Manager
Feb. 2015 - Feb. 2017Charleston, West Virginia AreaAs Human Resources Manager for the East Coast Operations I was challenged to provide HR Leadership and Support to the facility in West Virginia as well as the facility in Tennessee. Both of these facilities are manufacturing operations who specialize in machining and fabricating heavy industrial equipment. It was my responsibility wo ensure that the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of HR plans and programs were realized. I was offered the opportunity to move into a higher level, strategic position and relocated to Utah to pursue that opportunity. Some of my responsibilities included:
•Maintaining the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
•Improving organization staff by establishing a more robust recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; •Maintained a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; •Ensured planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors.
•Ensured legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements; conducting investigations; maintaining records; representing the organization at hearings.
•Maintained management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending (enforcing) human resource policies and procedures.
FLSmidthCountry Human Resources Manager
Nov. 2009 - Jan. 2015Johannesburg Area, South AfricaResponsible for the Human Resources function for the FLSmidth Group companies in Sub-Saharan Africa
including Minerals, Roymec, Automation, Buffalo, Krebs and Ludowici Meshcape as well as regional offices in Zambia, Botswana and Mozambique.
Managed the administration of incentives, and benefits. Served as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees for the FLSmidth Pension Fund Formulated and integrated strategies for employee recruitment, retention and development programs and measuring the success of such initiatives.
Promoted equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organization
Mitigated litigation risk by addressing employee disputes and grievances, and ensuring fairness in the workplace.
Formulated Human Resources policies, programs and practices.
Improved the management and operation of the HR Function and enhancing workforce
productivity through performance management and organizational design initiatives.
Build a talent pool for the organization
HR Reporting and Administration - Managed company payroll administration. Compiled monthly management reports all on all key output areas of the position. Perform related duties as assigned by the Head of Finance
Performance Management - Manage the company performance management process. Custodian of effective performance management practices. Implement performance management / talent management initiatives.
Ensure that performance management is standardized. Ensure that all employees are informed of and trained in the application of the performance management model and system. Monitoring, evaluating and reporting results.
Change Management - Lead programs that are aimed at improving employee morale. Identify and analyze current organizational effectiveness. Implement organizational surveys.
Policies and Procedures - Develop, update and implement all HR policies and procedures.
Budget & Cost Management I accepted a transfer to the United States with FLSmidth
FLSmidthHR Generalist
Jul. 2001 - Oct. 2009Johannesburg Area, South AfricaI started my career at FLSmidth as an HR Generalist. As the company grew through acquisition and market growth, I took on more responsibilities and additional locations within South Africa. When I started as a generalist in 2001 we had 150 employees. By the time I was promoted to Country HR Manager, we had close to 800 employees. When I left to join FLSmidth in the USA, we were over 1200 employees in the region. I worked on all areas of HR and for some of the time I was the only HR person in the company. I also worked closely with leadership to successfully integrate the companies that had been acquired. Detailed information on this role is available upon request.
Thosu PlacementsMarketing and Recruitment Consultant
Sep. 2000 - Jun. 2001Johannesburg Area, South Africa• Full recruitment function in an agency environment with a focus on Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Call Centre, Re-Insurance, IT and Medical;
• Sourced new clients and developed relationships with them;
• Maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure a good understanding of their needs in order to deliver the best service possible to them;
• Conducted interviews with applicants at all levels I left to rejoin the corporate environment
TruworthsDivisional Personnel Officer
Nov. 1999 - Jul. 2000Johannesburg Area, South Africa• Salaries Administration;
• Personnel Administration;
• Recruitment and Selection;
• Management Reporting;
• Training;
• Employment Equity and Training Coordination;
• Labour Relations and Disciplinary Action
ING BaringsHuman Resources Generalist
Aug. 1998 - Sep. 1999London, United Kingdom• Management of recruitment process for M&A London;
• Recruitment of support staff;
• Overseeing the allocation, recruitment and remuneration of temporary staff;
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with agencies and members of staff at all levels;
• Management information reporting in respect of recruitment activity within designated business units;
• Administration for all new employees and terminations;
• Application and motivation for work permits;
• Co-ordination of SFA registrations;
• Involvement in the compensation review;
• Assistance with the performance management process;
• Responding to general enquiries
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