Salla Ski & Active Recruitment for Slope Manager

Challenge

Salla Ski & Active offers diverse sports, recreation, and accommodation services in Salla. The ski resort faced a recruitment challenge when the current slope manager's approaching retirement required finding a successor in a timely manner. The company needed to find a qualified candidate who could manage the transition smoothly, ensure knowledge transfer, and take on diverse responsibilities including slope management, snow production, customer service, and equipment operation. The position required someone with extensive industry experience and diverse technical knowledge.

"Work tasks have been really diverse from the start and I've been able to get to know the entire center's operations." - Jarno Lehmuslehti, Slope Manager, Salla Ski & Active

"Jarno seemed skilled and versatile in the interviews." - Kari Koskimaa, CEO, Salla Ski & Active

"The recruitment process as a whole was 'seamless' and Econia's comprehensive information about candidates made the final selection easier. Cooperation with Econia was handled excellently and communication proceeded smoothly throughout the process. I see the basis of successful recruitment in the fact that an HR partner is experienced and can handle the initial tasks properly. This saves time and effort, especially in challenging recruitments. I would gladly recommend Econia to other companies looking for a professional partner for their personnel solutions. There was nothing in this recruitment process that I would have changed." - Kari Koskimaa

Salla Ski & Active Econia

Solution

Econia was selected as the HR partner for this recruitment. The partnership was a natural choice as Econia (through Administer Group) had an established, long-term, and trustworthy working relationship with Salla Ski & Active. Econia conducted a thorough recruitment process that differed from traditional interview approaches. Rather than focusing on generic future planning questions, the interviews concentrated on concrete matters directly related to the position and the candidate's expertise. Econia provided comprehensive information about candidates to facilitate the final selection decision. The recruitment process was described as smooth and seamless, with clear communication throughout.

Results

The recruitment process was highly successful. Jarno Lehmuslehti was selected and hired as the new slope manager. The transition was smooth, and Jarno quickly became familiar with the ski center's operations across multiple areas including snow production, slope preparation, rental shop customer service, and lift operations. The position has proven to be diverse and engaging from the start. The recruitment process was described as "flawless" by management, and Econia's thorough candidate information helped facilitate the selection decision. The company successfully ensured knowledge transfer from the retiring manager and filled the position with a qualified professional.