We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead human resources operations at our manufacturing facility in Nakkila and head office in Espoo. This role is responsible for driving HR initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive workplace culture that supports our business objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities are:

• Serve as the primary HR contact for all employees in Finland, providing support in HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Oversee employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes to ensure a fair and positive work environment.
• Implement and manage recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, as well as company policies.
• Drive training and development programs to enhance employees skills and career growth.
• Support performance management initiatives, including goal setting, performance reviews, and coaching.
• Manage compensation, benefits administration, and payroll coordination for plant employees.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the workforce.
• Collaborate closely with corporate HR and international HR team.
• Be the trusted partner for the plant's leadership on strategic HR initiatives and align them with business goals.

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Years of experience in HR leadership, preferably in a manufacturing, plant, or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, compliance regulations, and HR best practices.
• Experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, and workforce engagement.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office 365
• Fluent written and spoken communication skills in Finnish and English
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.

We would like to offer for you:

• Casual and friendly, hybrid workplace
• Truly an international work environment
• Possibility to participate in international HR projects and initiatives
• Possibility to build competence in all HR areas
• Support from manager and international HR team
• Lunch, culture, sports and wellbeing benefits 

This position is located in Nakkila and reports to Senior Manager, HR, EMEA.  

We offer an interesting role in a multicultural environment, support of a motivated and professional team and a possibility to grow and develop your competence.

For more information, please contact Päivi Reiman, Senior Manager, HR, Europe by phone +385 50 3856 547 on 4th April at 10-11 EET or on 11th  April at 14-15 EET.

Why to choose Suominen?

Being a good employer is a strategic priority for Suominen. This means creating positive energy in the workplace, having committed staff, everyone doing as they promise, and providing a fair environment in which everyone is treated equally and fairly. Our Nakkila plant employs around 120 professionals and Espoo head office around 30. Globally we are a group of 700 employees.