KH-Koneet
Versatile HR expertise to support business growth, occupational safety, and employee well-being.
Our company, KH-Koneet, had reached a stage of growth where we needed expertise, efficiency, and skills in our HR management. We have been growing rapidly, our staff has surpassed the 100-employee mark, and we operate in multiple locations. We realized that our HR management required a professional approach and a dedicated person familiar with the statutory HR procedures and routine tasks. This is how Simo Ahlgren, Business Director of KH-Koneet Oy, describes the situation.
As an equipment supplier, we also offer services such as maintenance, meaning a significant portion of our staff consists of mechanics. Therefore, occupational safety and related HR matters are extremely important to us. Additionally, as our company grows, collaboration with occupational health service providers requires increasing expertise. We are continuously hiring new employees, so recruitment processes must be carried out quickly and correctly from the start.
We realized that our company is of a size where we did not need a full-time HR professional. Therefore, we started looking for a solution where a specialist from an expert organization would manage our HR functions three days a week. We chose Gallant as our partner, and we have been extremely satisfied with this decision.
Personal Chemistry Matters
The HR solution provided by Gallant was an excellent fit for us. Before making our decision, we also had the opportunity to meet the expert selected to handle our HR functions. I found this particularly important, as good personal chemistry is essential in this kind of collaboration. Additionally, the selected expert must understand the company they are joining.
When bringing in an external specialist, it’s crucial to ensure the assignment is clearly defined. The job description and role distribution should be carefully considered in advance to ensure the right person is chosen. Communication must be open and direct on both sides.
We have been extremely satisfied with Gallant’s expert. We now have a skilled professional who provides real value to us, both in terms of business growth and employee well-being.
I must admit that this role requires a true multi-talented professional—someone who can quickly grasp the company’s needs and expectations. In this regard, the collaboration has been a great success.
Having a Gallant expert manage our HR services is a perfect fit for a company of our size.
Before making our decision, we had the opportunity to meet the expert who was selected to manage our HR functions. I found this to be extremely important, as personal chemistry must work well in this type of collaboration. Additionally, the chosen expert needs to understand the company they are joining.
It's easy to work with the client because the people have the right mindset. Everyone has an entrepreneurial approach and understands the importance of their contribution to the entire company. There is a deep sense of trust within the work community, and this also reflects in our collaboration with the client.
KH-Koneet Oy
- Founded in 1996, KH-Koneet offers a range of equipment suitable for every application in earthworks and material handling.
- The company’s headquarters and central workshop are located in Klaukkala, but it has locations across Finland.
- KH-Koneet Oy is part of the KH-Koneet Group, which serves customers in both Finland and Sweden.
- The KH-Koneet Group includes KH-Koneet Group Oy, KH-Koneet Oy, KH Tekninen Kauppa Oy, Edeco Tools Oy, and Crent Oy in Finland. KH-Koneet Group Oy was listed on the stock exchange on May 9, 2023.
- The KH-Koneet Group’s revenue for 2021 (Finland and Sweden) was €168.7 million.
- The KH-Koneet Group employs approximately 200 people, with around 110 of them based in Finland.
