Zsuzsanna R.

Over 20 years, diverse roles from R&D to HR

My career journey started in 2004 at Nokia, at the beginning in R&D and spanning recruitment, university relations, transformation, and procurement, but all ultimately brought me to my passion: HR. I've built my expertise in supporting functions. Now we are improving the new joiner experience, working with a newly established organization's passion, to create a welcoming and seamless start for our new hires worldwide.

Leading the global external onboarding team.

I am currently working as an External Onboarding Leader in our Onboarding organization. I'm passionate about ensuring every new joiner feels welcomed and supported from the moment they accept our offer. We collaborate closely with diverse teams globally, ensuring seamless alignment and a consistently positive onboarding experience for all new hires. Even in our increasingly digital world, dominated by applications and emails, our core mission is to infuse every interaction with a genuine human touch. We provide comprehensive onboarding resources and strive to make their first day at Nokia unforgettable. Additionally, we also empower people managers to effectively onboard their new team members.

Helping my team grow and succeed, knowing they always feel supported.

I'm motivated by the chance to create impactful onboarding programs for new colleagues. I love collaborating with diverse teams worldwide, which offers constant learning and challenges. Every day is different, and I'm inspired by the variety of topics, cultures, and people I encounter. In addition, a core motivator for me as a people manager is helping my team grow and succeed, knowing they always feel supported.

Never give up on your dreams. Embrace openness, cultivate fearlessness, empower yourself, and always dare to ask!

Your dreams show what you can become. They are your hopes, what you love, and the future you want. Always be ready to learn new things. Learning helps you grow. Identify your fears and challenge them. Don't let fear hold you back from pursuing your goals and taking risks. Take responsibility for your growth, development, and success. Don't wait for others to empower you; empower yourself. Don't be afraid to ask questions, even if you think they might sound basic. Asking questions demonstrates curiosity and a desire to learn.

Growing a new support function from scratch

My biggest career challenge, and potentially our leadership's greatest achievement, has been building a new organization from the ground up, within a tight timeframe. This involved establishing our ways of working, designing all processes, creating clear instructions, and rapidly hiring our team. We've focused on ensuring these processes are not only functional but also continuously improved. While we're still in the early stage of this journey, we've made significant strides in navigating the transition period and delivering our best.