Mirka Saarinen
About Mirka Saarinen
Mirka Saarinen is a Talent Acquisition Manager and People Lead at Solita, where she has worked since 2018. With a background in cultural and event management, she has significantly contributed to expanding talent acquisition efforts across several European countries.
Work at Solita
Mirka Saarinen has served as Talent Acquisition Manager and People Lead at Solita since 2018. In this role, she has played a key part in advancing the company's talent acquisition strategies across various countries, including Finland, Estonia, Sweden, Germany, Denmark, and Belgium. Her work aligns with Solita's mission to leverage data and human insight for digital transformation and societal improvement. Saarinen's contributions have been instrumental in enhancing the organization's recruitment processes and expanding its workforce.
Previous Experience
Before joining Solita, Mirka Saarinen held several positions in recruitment and office management. She worked at Oliver Parks as an Associate from 2014 to 2016 and later as a Senior Associate/Tech Recruiter from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Lead Generation Executive at Harte Hanks for three months in 2013 and completed a five-month internship as an Office Trainee at Finn-Guild in 2012. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in recruitment and talent acquisition.
Education and Expertise
Mirka Saarinen earned her Bachelor's degree in Cultural and Event Management from Humak University of Applied Sciences, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. She also attended Orivesi Institute from 2005 to 2006, focusing on music studies, including guitar, singing, and music history. This educational background has equipped her with a diverse skill set that she applies to her work in talent acquisition.
Background in Music
Mirka Saarinen has a background in music, having studied at Orivesi Institute, where she achieved music theory qualifications equivalent to The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Grade Exams 1-8. This passion for music informs her creative approach to recruitment strategies, allowing her to bring a unique perspective to her role in talent acquisition.