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Sari Ankkuri

Sari Ankkuri

Tuusula,Finland

Summary

A strong HRIS professional with over 25 years of experience across diverse ecosystems, primarily Workday (8 years) and SAP (15 years). I bring extensive hands‑on expertise from global, multi‑country implementation projects delivered in various industries and scales. As a certified Project Manager, I lead projects with clear structure, transparency, and high quality—always respecting the project team, customer expectations, budget and timeline. I am known for open communication, accurate documentation, and proactive stakeholder management that keeps projects running smoothly.

I also support pre‑sales activities by delivering demos, preparing estimates, and contributing sales materials that help shape proposals and customer discussions.

As a People Manager, I foster continuous learning through mentoring, shadowing, hands‑on experience, and formal training. I build a trusted environment where open dialogue is encouraged, and I support my team consistently with honest, respectful, and timely feedback.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager, People Manager

Kainos Worksmart Oy
09.2016 - Current

Leads Workday projects from planning to go‑live, managing the project plan, milestones, and RAIDQ log while coordinating customer and internal teams. Provides regular status updates to sponsors, escalates risks, supports workstream leads, and ensures successful delivery across all project components.

As a People Manager I'm responsible for guiding team members’ performance and development, ensuring goals are set, tracked, and reviewed throughout the year, and providing regular, constructive feedback. Tasks include reviewing performance at year‑end, gathering input from project leads when relevant, supporting new starters, running effective 1‑to‑1 conversations, and creating a supportive environment that promotes wellbeing and career growth.

Inhouse Consultant SAP HCM

Sulzer Pumps Finland Oy
01.2017 - 03.2018

As an In‑house SAP HCM Consultant I was responsible for the corporate‑wide development, maintenance, and enhancement of internal SAP HR solutions, supporting global HR processes, key users, and continuous system improvement.

SAP Senior HCM Consultant

Aditro Oy - EpiUse Finland Oy
08.2006 - 12.2016

I was responsible for analysing HR business processes, designing system solutions, and delivering SAP HR modules through full lifecycle implementations. Key tasks include conducting process analysis, preparing system specifications, feasibility studies, configuring SAP‑HR modules such as Personnel Administration, Organizational Management, Time Management, Payroll; and managing implementations including customizing, testing, training, documentation, and go‑live activities.

Education

Business Administration

University of Applied Sciences
Laurea
01-2001

Skills

  • HRIS Experience; Workday & SAP
  • Project management, PMP
  • Transparent, structured, documentation‑driven project delivery
  • Customer communication and expectation management
  • Risk Management
  • People leadership, mentoring and team developmentt

Languages

Finnish
First Language
English
Advanced
C1

Certification

  • PMP certified
  • PM Certified, Workday
  • HCM Certified, Workday
  • Absence Certified, Workday
  • Expenses Certified, Workday

Timeline

Inhouse Consultant SAP HCM

Sulzer Pumps Finland Oy
01.2017 - 03.2018

Project Manager, People Manager

Kainos Worksmart Oy
09.2016 - Current

SAP Senior HCM Consultant

Aditro Oy - EpiUse Finland Oy
08.2006 - 12.2016

Business Administration

University of Applied Sciences
Sari Ankkuri