Joy Harju
About Joy Harju
Joy Harju serves as the Global Director of Human Resources at Takeoff Technologies, Inc., where she focuses on HR strategic planning and talent management. With extensive experience in business transformation, she previously held HR leadership roles at Weavr Health and NTT DATA Services.
Work at Takeoff Technologies
Joy Harju serves as the Global Director of Human Resources at Takeoff Technologies, Inc. since 2022. In this role, she leads the HR function, focusing on aligning HR strategies with business objectives. Her responsibilities include overseeing talent management, professional development, and performance management programs. Harju's leadership is instrumental in fostering a positive workplace culture that supports employee engagement and organizational growth.
Previous Experience at Weavr Health
Before joining Takeoff Technologies, Joy Harju worked at Weavr Health as the Head of HR for a brief period in 2022. During her three-month tenure in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she contributed to the HR function, leveraging her expertise in business transformation and change management to support the organization's HR initiatives.
Career at NTT DATA Services
Joy Harju was employed at NTT DATA Services as a Human Resources Business Partner from 2009 to 2021. Over her twelve years in this role, she developed and implemented various employee engagement initiatives that aligned with the company's core values and culture. Harju led a global HR team and reported directly to the company President, showcasing her leadership capabilities in a large organizational setting.
Education and Expertise
Joy Harju holds a Master's degree in Education in Management from Cambridge College. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Business-HR from Keene State College. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in HR, business transformation, and change management, equipping her with the skills necessary to execute effective HR strategic plans.