Kristoffer interviews Jens Engrund, an HR specialist with experience in recruitment and talent management. In this episode, they discuss a complex challenge Jens faced after Teledyne acquired FLIR, which resulted in the decentralization of recruitment responsibilities to line managers. Jens explains the strategy developed to support managers in the recruitment process by providing tools, training, and HR business partners for guidance. The conversation explores challenges, successes, and the ongoing development of recruitment methods within a large, decentralized organization, highlighting the importance of pragmatism and continuous improvement.
[00:00] – Introduction: Kristoffer introduces today’s guest, Jens, and the background of the episode.
[04:12] – Jens shares his career journey from consultant to corporate HR leadership.
[08:45] – How Teledyne shifted recruitment responsibilities from a centralized HR function to line managers.
[13:30] – Three possible recruitment models—and why they opted for decentralization.
[18:55] – Creating a structured recruitment process that managers can follow.
[26:40] – Challenges in ensuring managers adopt best hiring practices.
[31:20] – How HR supports managers without taking over the hiring process.
[38:10] – The role of data in measuring recruitment efficiency and success.
[45:00] – Jens discusses his next big challenge: rolling out a global leadership program.
[53:25] – Summary and key takeaways—what we can learn from Jens' experiences.
