An interim professional often takes over a temporary key role quickly and agilely. Taru Uotila, Director of Legal Affairs, HR, and Sustainability at Aspo Oyj, shares her experience with Cherry’s service.
When Aspo’s previous HR Director moved to other duties, it was obvious that the company needed an experienced person to support the transition period. Aspo’s complex operating environment, which includes operations in 15 countries and three business units, made using an interim manager an optimal solution. Otherwise, it would have been challenging to find an equally qualified person to handle the temporary role.
The Interim Manager’s Role at Aspo
The interim professional chosen by the company immediately took responsibility for the HR organization and advancing daily processes. The readiness to start fully in the role from the first working day was essential.
“Success in a responsible key position requires sufficient seniority and the ability to lead oneself. Defining a clear job description may initially be challenging, and thus the role can feel stressful if one is not used to rapidly changing situations and tasks,” Uotila emphasizes.
Aspo’s director Taru Uotila has diverse experience with the benefits of an interim manager provided by Cherry.
Valuable Help in Permanent Recruitment
Aspo’s temporary HR Director played a central role in recruiting a new, permanent person, as an experienced interim professional can provide first-hand information about the actual requirements of the job.
“The interim manager’s participation in the recruitment process can significantly improve the chances of success and help define an up-to-date profile. Although the interim manager functions as part of the organization, they have the opportunity to see things from the inside, but at the same time more objectively, and help identify practices that work and don’t work,” Uotila explains.
The challenge is to find exactly the right kind of person for the open position, as abilities, expertise, and interpersonal skills are critical factors that must be matched with the company’s needs.
Courage to Try Something New
Uotila encourages companies to try using an interim manager, especially when there is a need to fill a demanding but temporary role or when they want to determine what kind of profile is required for a new recruitment. At the same time, it is important that the interim manager is able to start productive work from the first day, which requires sufficient familiarity and expertise.
Like Aspo’s example, an interim manager can help your company navigate transition periods and bring an objective perspective to business development.
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