Maija Meriläinen
About Maija Meriläinen
Maija Meriläinen is a Talent Acquisition Lead at Yousician, specializing in recruiting for tech, growth marketing, product, design, and data analytics roles. She has extensive experience in talent acquisition and research, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations in Finland.
Current Role at Yousician
Maija Meriläinen serves as the Talent Acquisition Lead at Yousician, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on recruiting for various positions, including tech, growth marketing, product, design, and data analytics. Her responsibilities include identifying and attracting top talent to support the company's growth and innovation in the music education technology sector. Meriläinen's experience in talent acquisition enables her to effectively align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Yousician
Before becoming the Talent Acquisition Lead, Maija Meriläinen worked at Yousician as a Talent Acquisition Partner for four months in 2021. During this time, she contributed to the recruitment process by sourcing candidates and supporting hiring managers in finding suitable talent for various roles within the company.
Professional Background in Recruitment
Maija Meriläinen has extensive experience in recruitment and consulting. She worked at Alumni as a Senior Research Consultant from 2017 to 2019 and later as a Consultant from 2019 to 2021. Her focus in these roles was on leadership services and executive search. Additionally, she worked at Proselectum Oy Ab as a Consultant in Research & Recruitment from 2011 to 2013, and at TNS Gallup as a Researcher and Research Assistant from 2009 to 2011. This diverse background has equipped her with valuable insights into talent acquisition and organizational development.
Educational Qualifications
Maija Meriläinen holds a Master of Science degree from Tampereen yliopisto, where she studied Political Science and Marketing from 2004 to 2010. She also participated in an Erasmus exchange program at Universidad de Granada from 2006 to 2007. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in understanding organizational dynamics and market trends, which are essential in her recruitment efforts.
Skills and Professional Focus
Maija Meriläinen emphasizes continuous learning and making an impact in her professional approach. She is passionate about understanding people's values, motivation, happiness, and culture. Her curious and creative mindset, combined with a strong work ethic, supports her goal of effectively matching candidates with organizational needs. Meriläinen's 'make things happen' attitude drives her success in talent acquisition.