HR Specialist

TL;DR

HR Specialist (HR Operations): Support day-to-day HR operations and employee lifecycle management with an accent on payroll coordination, HR administration, and compliance with Finnish labor law. Focus on handling residence permits, right-to-work processes, recruitment support, and maintaining HR systems.

Location: Helsinki Office at Helsinki Airport. Valid work and residence permit in Finland required. Standard security clearance conducted.

Salary: €3,500–4,100 per month

Company

Global travel retail and food & beverage operator across 75+ countries, running operations at Helsinki Airport.

What you will do

• Coordinate payroll processes and ensure accurate data input
• Manage full employee lifecycle: contracts, onboarding, offboarding
• Handle residence permits, right-to-work, and access badges
• Support recruitment and hiring managers
• Maintain HR systems and employee benefits
• Act as trusted HR contact for managers and employees

Requirements

• Experience in operational HR role in Finland
• Good understanding of payroll processes and Finnish labor law
• Experience or understanding of workforce planning and working time scheduling
• Knowledge of MaRa collective agreement (advantage)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Fluent Finnish and English
• Hands-on, service-minded, detail-oriented; thrives in multicultural environment

Culture & Benefits

• Broad HR role with exposure to all key processes
• Opportunity to develop and improve HR practices
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• Parking space or commuter benefit, E-passi benefits
• Staff benefits at airport outlets
• Fixed-term employment for ~13 months starting no later than June 2026

Hiring process

• Submit application by May 24; interviews start during application period
• Position filled as soon as suitable candidate found
• Contact HR Manager Nina Rokala for more info