HR Specialist, Finnish Speaker

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Are you looking for opportunities to build your career in Human Resources? Are you interested in gaining international work experience? UPM’s Global HR Service Center in Kraków, Poland may be just the place for you!   

We are now looking for an HR Specialist, Finnish Speaker to join our Recruitment team at UPM Global HR Service Center located in Kraków, Poland.  

Greetings from your future manager   

In our international team, we are always looking for ways to develop ourselves to deliver a great service. We also laugh together, have fun, and support each other. Would you like to work with us? Natalia Flaga, Manager, Join 

What you will do   

• Support the hiring manager and business HR in end-to-end recruitment process 
• Co-operate with stakeholders at all levels of the business including HR business partners, managers, candidates, and recruitment agencies  
• Post jobs in selected recruitment channels and support employer branding activities, schedule interviews and ensure active communication towards candidates all the way to hiring and onboarding of new joiner 
• Ensure great employee and candidate experience by maintaining clear and consistent communication 
• Process and maintain data in various systems securing the highest quality  
• Participate in additional HR projects and initiatives   

Who you are 

• You have a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) or equivalent in a relevant field of study  
• You communicate fluently in Finnish and English (both mandatory), proficiency in Estonian is considered a strong asset
• You ideally have previous HR experience or interest in developing in this area  
• You are comfortable working with various software and systems
• You are committed to delivering high-quality service and ensuring stakeholders’ satisfaction  
• You have solid communication skills and a positive attitude  
• You can systematically approach a high volume of diverse assignments and handle competing priorities  

This is what we offer for you 

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Responsible employer – Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.
• Comprehensive onboarding and development opportunities – We provide you with the knowledge you need to perform well in your role and to feel like a part of the team, you can also take part in additional assignments and learn new valuable skills.
• Support with relocation to Kraków: which includes flight tickets and free accommodation for the first three months of your stay. Kraków is an expat- friendly and affordable city offering a wide range of attractions as well as great transport connections to the Tatra Mountains and other parts of Poland! 
• Attractive benefits package: UPM’s benefits package includes private medical health care, life insurance, sport’s card, budget for external training, holiday bonus, company phone also for private use. 
• Flexible work arrangements: Employing a hybrid model, our employees can split their working time between their home and the office.  We support flexible working hours within agreed frame. Our office and ways of working are adjusted to meet the highest safety standards. 

Additional information  

This position is located in Eximius Park in Zabierzów, Kraków area.  

Are you interested? Apply via the link above and attach your CV in English by latest 14 February 2025. We highly appreciate you submitting the application at your earliest convenience, as we are reviewing applications continuously. We will be conducting preliminary interviews already during the application period.  

For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at [email protected] or tel. +48123999499. 

If you have any concerns about the recruitment and selection process, you can report those online through the UPM Report Misconduct channel using the link: https://www.upm.com/investors/governance/compliance/reportmisconduct/

UPM's HR Service Center offers a wide range of administrative HR services for UPM operations all over the world. Our teams provide high-quality support in employee life-cycle administration, learning and recruitment processes. HR Service Center is a great vantage point into the HR organization and processes of a large, global company, and an ideal place to take your first steps in your HR career.    

If you wish to get more insight about who we are, check out this video, and these articles:

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