Maaret Kulo

Experience

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  United Biscuits Ltd / Fazer Biscuits Ltd

  Aug 1996 - Mar 1998

  Management Associate / HR

  • I developed and co-ordinated the launch of team-based working practices into the organisation• I also developed and managed a comprehensive training programme for production personnel (total 350 persons) on team-based working practices and change management; main facilitator• I co-ordinated a large graduate recruitment activity and participated to the recruitment process• As a part of Young Manager programme I made a project and recommendations for local Management Team on: “Building a Process Driven Business and Using Information Systems & Technology for Competitive Advantage. As a result, parts of the business were reorganised. Show less

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  United Biscuits Ltd, Group Headquarters

  Mar 1998 - Apr 2000

  • I developed and managed a new multifunctional induction programme for graduates, the Business Awareness Programme (BAP). The programme was based on action learning principles. I was responsible for the budget and also actively participated to the recruitment of these graduates.• I was responsible for the internationalisation of graduate recruitment activities• I adapted the UK vacancy database for international use and co-ordinated the launch process• I coordinated the launch of a group-wide job description process & database for it• I redefined the UK behavioral competencies for international use• I created a HR Process Pack for HR collegues group-wide and an Induction Pack on Group Management Development initiatives• I was a facilitator on modular Young Manager development programme Show less • I designed and managed the annual reward review process in the international business• I launched a new job description process, trained the HR and management teams in Western & Eastern Europe to use it and supported the implementation• I introduced the Hay job evaluation process to the same teams and helped to integrate it to other HR processes• I co-ordinated the top management data collection in the international business• I analysed and interpreted the market data (e.g. salary information) Show less

  • HR Project Manager

    Apr 1999 - Apr 2000

  • HR Officer

    Mar 1998 - Apr 1999
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  Finnforest Oyj, Group Headquarters

  Jun 2000 - Aug 2002

  HR Development Manager

  • I was an active developer of Metsäliitto Group core competencies & linked them to HR processes• I was responsible for recruitment at Finnforest, including resourcing, employer branding and student co-operation activities• I was Project owner for SAP R/3 Recruitment module design and implementation for Metsäliitto Group; we developed a new recruitment process and the whole Internet recruitment context• I coordinated the implementation of SAP R/3 HR-module at Finnforest• I was responsible for designing, managing and coordinating the training programmes• I developed and managed a new induction programme• I was a Project owner for Intranet HR pages and actively participated to other HR initiatives Show less

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  Fairchild Executive Search Oy

  Sept 2002 - Dec 2002

  Consultant

  • I conducted a study on ”How to recruit high potentials and retain them in the company”. An article on the study was published in Talouselämä 02/2003.

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  Home

  Jan 2003 - Jul 2008

  On maternity and parental leave
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  MPS Finland Consulting Oy

  Aug 2008 - Mar 2014

  Consultant, Certified Business Coach

  • I consulted and delivered clients’ leadership and organisational development processes successfully• I managed comprehensive talent management projects (competence strategies, potential evaluation, talent programme deliveries)• I co-led the highly successful MPS Cross-Company Mentoring programme• Actively empowered people in their careers or as supervisors; e.g. in outplacement programmes, coaching sessions or 360 feedback sessions• I delivered leadership and change management trainings with very good feedback• I worked 8 months as a part-time outsourced HR professional for a client company to support them in their HRD activities• I delivered customers’ recruitment activities by tailoring processes, with comprehensive assessment and clear recommendations to the customer• I developed internal recruitment process. Show less

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  MPS Prewise Oy

  Apr 2014 - Mar 2016

  Senior Consultant, Certified Business Coach

  • I consulted and delivered clients’ leadership and organisational development processes successfully• I managed comprehensive talent management projects (competence strategies, potential evaluation, talent programme deliveries)• I co-led the highly successful MPS Cross-Company Mentoring programme• I actively empowered people in their careers or as supervisors; e.g. in outplacement programmes, coaching sessions or 360 feedback sessions• I delivered leadership and change management trainings with very good feedback Show less

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  JP Cornerstone Finland

  Sept 2016 - Mar 2017

  Director, Leadership Development

  • I led and facilitated clients’ leadership development projects with inspiration and influence• I consulted and delivered comprehensive organisational change projects with excellent client feedback• Successfully coached and empowered people in their career transitions

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  Balentor

  May 2017 - Oct 2018

  Business Coach

  • I consulted clients in their business development and HR matters with high satisfaction rate• I delivered customer experience and leadership trainings with excellent client feedback• I successfully coached directors and superiors in their leadership challenges• I delivered comprehensive leadership development projects

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  Azets Insight Oy

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2020

  Senior Advisor

  - I lead comprehensive organisation, culture and leadership development and transition projects with high satisfaction rate.- I work as a part-time in-house HRD consultant for a client company concentrating on leadership development, agility, e-learning, coaching and facilitation since March 2019.- I support top management and leaders with individual business coaching.

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  Cimcorp Group

  Jan 2021 - now

  Vice President Corporate Human Resources

  Responsible for Cimcorp Group Human Resources globally.Member of the Cimcorp Executive Management Team.