Job Description for Manager, People & Culture, USReports to: Vice President of People & Culture The main purpose of the Human Resources Manager, U.S.  is to collaborate and lead HR activities in his/her Area and ensure consistency and quality of HR services for Area leaders and managers. The Human Resources Manager, U.S. acts as a business partner for the Area business management. S/he is part of the Americas HR Team and reports to the Vice President of Human Resources, Americas. 1. Organization support for Area managementCollaborates with the HR team to apply and implement the people strategy for the Area together with the Area Management according to the Global (Group) and Region guidanceImplements the organizational development projects in the Area and ensures Area Management receive required support in people processes and in day to day people topics. In addition, the Human Resources Manager, U.S.  may be asked to participate and support the Group and Region in such projectsSupports any acquisition integration and change management activities in the Country/AreaSupports the  implementation of Country/Area business strategies and Country/Area implementation of group people strategy according to the Group and Region guidance or direction 2. Tailors and develops HR programs to local needsPartners with the Business Areas, Group and local management to implement HR strategies in the Country/Area.Identifies and implements specific development programs if these are required on local levelGuides the global HR processes and cycles with local management to ensure understanding and completion per the global schedule. This includes processes such as Target Setting & Performance Management, Career Development, Talent Reviews & Succession Planning, Salary Reviews, engagement surveys, etcAssists Area Management in identifying, developing and maintaining the core capabilities of employees in the Area and works with the Vice President of Human Resources, Americas to ensure the same for the CountryWorks with the training organization in supporting and promoting training needed for the Area related to HR topics and competency development 3. Compensation & BenefitsResponsible for assisting Area Management to understand, decide and communicate pay decisions effectively to employeesEnsures the Area Management are able to advise local managers and employees in total reward mattersGuides Area Management related to the various incentive programs and cycles 4. Talent DevelopmentAssist Area Management in identifying gaps in needed skills for all respective AreasEnsure Area Managers completes Konecranes Talent management process and talent mappingFacilitate succession planning and career path utilization in the Area 5. Employee Relations & EngagementAdvocate and support employees through ongoing HR initiatives and strong employee service levelsEstablish & oversee employee engagement initiatives, creating a work environment in which employees are motivated, contributing, and happyEnsures that Konecranes is in compliance with local employment laws and regulations and company policies – both global and localGuides managers through disciplinary processes, conducts investigations and determines appropriate corrective action 6. Diversity & InclusionChampion global diversity & inclusion initiatives and apply local approaches as appropriatePartner with Area Management to define and monitor action items to drive improvements in diversityIdentify ways to enhance inclusion in the workplace 
