CUSTOMER: ECOLAB
POSITION: INTERIM HR BUSINESS PARTNER, NORDICS
TASK:HR GUIDANCE, POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND IMPROVEMENT OF HR SERVICE INCLUDING EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT – IN THE NORDIC AREA
DURATION: 4 MONTHS + 2 MONTHS + FIXED POSITION

The Situation

For our Nordic organisation we needed a HR Business Partner with an in-depth knowledge of the Swedish and/or Finnish job market. A candidate with concrete experience who could professionally handle and develop our HR function in the Nordic area. Whether or not the candidate was Swedish, or Finnish of origin was not important. Concrete experience and strong HR skills and competences were, however, vital.

The Process

We reached out to Nextt Management as they were the right interim management partner to supply us with a candidate with a Nordic scope as well as documented experiences and impressive results.

Within a few days, Christian Hvashøj Schaarup approached us with a choice of three eligible candidates. All excellent candidates so it quickly came down to minor details.

Our interim manager started in the position mid-December – initially for a contract period of four months. As with earlier co-ops with Nextt, we quickly realized that the candidate was a perfect match, so we prolonged the contract and ultimately offered the interim manager a fixed position in our Nordic HR organisation.

“Due to organisational changes, we suddenly had a need to transform the job into a fixed position. The easy way would be to offer our interim the fixed position, but we wanted to do a proper executive search and selection process. We completed first and second job interviews and various tests with both our interim candidate and the other search and selection candidates. Ultimately, our interim candidate was still the right person for the job”, says Majbrit Borup, Nordic HR Manager & Country Manager, Finland.

 Why Nextt Management?

At ECOLAB we have cooperated with Nextt Management on several occasions, especially thanks to their portfolio and network of +4,000 senior, experienced candidates, all with proven track records and years of experiences in upper-management positions.

At Nextt they are quick to understand our need and requirements – and can transform this into a choice of two, three or four candidates, regardless of whether it is a job opening in Denmark, the Nordic area or globally.

THE ADVANTAGES OF INTERIM

Quality

The interim candidates are all senior. Not always in age, but in competences and experiences. An interim is effective and efficient, results driven, independent, and process oriented. A candidate who gets the job done – with great results.

Speed

Within a period of 10 days, sometimes less, a handful of candidates suited for the job is identified, narrowed down to one and is ready to be onboarded. Interim management is perfect in matters of urgency.

Flexibility

Organisations change – and sometimes rapidly. With an interim manager you have the flexibility to prolong or shorten the contract, depending on your changing needs.

Price

If you are concerned about interim contract costs, make up a calculation of the joint costs including the costs saved from quick onboarding, right competences at the right time, a candidate who is project driven and results focused as well as clear, concise terms and conditions of termination of working co-op.

About ECOLAB

The company is a global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. In practice, this involves comprehensive solutions and on-site service to eg. promote safe food, maintain clean environments, optimize water and energy use. The total number of global customers is 3 million sourced from 40+ different industries in more than 170 countries around the world. The 47,000 employees consist among others of scientists, engineers, technical specialists as well as sales and service functions.