Effective HR management at CS WIND offshore
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CS WIND offshore is a large Danish company specializing in the production of complex steel structures, including foundations and substations, for the global offshore wind industry. Drawing on their extensive experience, industry-leading production facilities, and, not least, their highly competent employees, they form the foundation for the green energy transition.
CS WIND offshore has undergone a significant transformation in their HR processes with the help of MindKey. In this article, Tanja Lindholt Leyni, Head of HR, and Per Bomholt, Senior Training Manager, share their enthusiasm for how MindKey has improved the company's digital approach and management of various HR aspects.
The need for a new system
CS Wind Offshore faced a classic challenge: HR processes scattered across emails and Excel spreadsheets, lacking structure, traceability, or scalability. Recruitment, competency management, and master data all required a more robust solution.
An internal working group analyzed the market thoroughly – and the choice fell on Mindkey.
Mindkey has made our recruitment process simpler, more automated, and more intuitive. It allows us to quickly select candidates and get an overview of the right profiles. Competency management has also become an automated key function that we use extensively.
Choosing Mindkey - one unified solution
"We were attracted by the system's functionalities, which covered everything from recruitment to competency management. Avoiding the need for multiple systems that had to communicate with each other made Mindkey the perfect all-in-one solution."
The overall goal was clearly to achieve better data management, more structured recruitment, effective performance reviews, and systematic competency management – all in one place.
Custom-designed competency mapping for production
One of the most significant implementations is a tailored competency mapping module with a 5-point scale, developed specifically for the production department.
"We have tried other types of systems – and for us, Mindkey is much more intuitive and easy to use. We are very pleased that the assessment system can be customized. We have a strong focus on our production employees' practical skills, and this is assessed through our custom-designed 5-point scale – which allows us to evaluate employees every single month in collaboration with one of the group leaders."
In addition, the system is used for registering certificates and training in various skills and processes – all gathered in one traceable system.
Automated workflows, time savings, and GDPR compliance
Mindkey has not only elevated recruitment and competency management – it has transformed the entire HR department's work processes.
"Thanks to our automated workflows, we no longer need to work through processes manually. The system sends automatic reminders to the entire organization – from accounting to administration – when hiring new employees or for HR-related events. This ensures that no details are overlooked."
The overall effect is clear:
"All in all, our HR management has become more time-efficient, GDPR-compliant, and easier for us in the company."