HR Manager, Talent Acquisition

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: The HR Manager, Talent Acquisition will lead the pilot, development and implementation of a new recruitment operating model and manage the Recruitment & Global Mobility team. The role requires a bachelor's degree, about seven years' experience, professional proficiency in Finnish and English, and strong talent acquisition, stakeholder management and change leadership skills. The position is based in Pirkkala with regular on-site presence and travel within Finland (notably Turku and Lahti). The full-time permanent role is paid monthly and applications must be submitted via Barona by 3 November; contact Kati Blinnikka for further information. Tämä tiivistelmä on luotu tekoälyn avulla. Job details Education: Bachelor's degree Work experience: 7 years Language skills: Finnish, English Salary Period: Monthly Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Description Do you want to build the future of recruitment at Sandvik? We are looking for an experienced and ambitious HR Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead the development and implementation of a new recruitment operating model in Finland. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced talent acquisition professional who wants to do more than manage recruitment processes. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape how recruitment is organized, delivered, and developed in the future while leading a strategically important transformation initiative within Sandvik. As part of a larger development project, you will play a key role in piloting, refining, and scaling a new recruitment model that supports business growth, strengthens hiring quality, and creates a consistent recruitment experience across the organization. In this role, you will lead our Recruitment & Global Mobility team, inspiring the team to succeed while developing seamless, high-quality services that support both our people and the business. Your role As HR Manager, Talent Acquisition, you will combine leadership, project management, process development, and hands-on recruitment. You will act as the driving force behind a significant recruitment transformation initiative while collaborating closely with business leaders, hiring managers, HR colleagues, and international stakeholders. A key part of your mission will be to lead the pilot phase of the new operating model, gather insights, establish best practices, and help create a foundation that may later be expanded to other parts of the organization. Your responsibilities include: • Leading the implementation and development of a new recruitment operating model • Managing and developing the recruitment team while fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture • Driving harmonization, continuous improvement, and recruitment excellence across the organization • Acting as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and business leaders • Leading selected recruitment processes and talent acquisition projects • Building strong partnerships with local and global stakeholders to ensure alignment with business needs and company-wide objectives What we're looking for You are an experienced talent acquisition professional who combines strategic thinking with a pragmatic, hands-on approach. You enjoy building new ways of working, leading change, and influencing stakeholders across different parts of the organization. To succeed in this role, you likely have: • Extensive experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or a related HR function • Previous experience leading people, projects, or change initiatives • Strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills • Experience in developing or improving recruitment processes, functions, or operating models • The ability to inspire others and drive change in a collaborative way As the role supports Sandvik's Finnish operations while also collaborating extensively with international stakeholders, professional working proficiency in both Finnish and English is essential. Experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or other technical environments is considered a strong advantage. Working environment The role is based in Pirkkala , Finland, and regular on-site presence is expected, particularly during the onboarding period and the implementation phase of the new recruitment model. The position also requires travel within Finland. During the pilot phase, a significant part of the work will take place in collaboration with Sandvik's operations in Turku. In addition, occasional travel to other locations, including Lahti, is expected. Therefore, we are looking for someone who enjoys working closely with the business and is comfortable operating across multiple sites. What we offer This is an opportunity to leave a lasting mark on how recruitment is conducted within a leading global industrial company. You will have the chance to: • Build and lead a new recruitment operating model • Drive a strategically important transformation initiative • Combine leaders