Saila Karonen
About Saila Karonen
Saila Karonen is a Talent Acquisition Owner for Cloud Platforms at Solita, where she leads the talent acquisition function and manages external consultants. Her career includes roles at SEB, Talentor Finland, Barona, and Monster.fi, with a focus on enhancing candidate experience through systematic approaches.
Current Role at Solita
Saila Karonen serves as the Talent Acquisition Owner for Cloud Platforms at Solita, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads the talent acquisition function specifically for the Cloud Platforms division. Karonen focuses on providing an excellent candidate experience through a systematic and solution-oriented approach. Additionally, she manages external consultants as a Contingent Worker Manager at Solita, ensuring that the recruitment process aligns with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Solita, Saila Karonen worked in various roles related to talent acquisition. She was a Senior Recruiter at Barona IT from 2018 to 2021, where she specialized in Digital Talent Solutions. Prior to that, she spent five years at Monster.fi in a recruitment capacity from 2013 to 2018. Karonen also served as a Research Consultant at Talentor Finland for one year from 2012 to 2013, contributing to her extensive experience in the recruitment sector.
Early Career Background
Saila Karonen began her career in the public sector, working as an Office Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Department of Development for 11 months in 2006. She then transitioned to the financial sector, holding positions at SEB as a Fund Assistant from 2007 to 2010 and later as a Team Leader in Fund Operations from 2010 to 2012. This diverse background has provided her with a broad understanding of various industries.
Education and Expertise
While specific educational details are not provided, Saila Karonen's professional trajectory indicates a strong foundation in talent acquisition and recruitment. Her expertise lies in managing recruitment processes and enhancing candidate experiences, particularly within the technology and cloud sectors. Karonen's systematic approach to talent acquisition reflects her commitment to aligning recruitment strategies with organizational needs.