HR Manager Finland

About the job Ready for your next step in HR, with the opportunity to combine local ownership with international exposure? At Danone, we believe that people are at the heart of building a healthier and more sustainable future. We are now looking for an experienced and curious HR professional to join our North Europe HR team! This is a varied role combining two important dimensions: acting as the locally responsible HR contact for Finland and driving HR initiatives across the region, with the opportunity to contribute to and influence projects at North Europe level. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to employees and managers while also working with data, digital tools and cross-market HR projects. This is a permanent, full-time position based at our Helsinki office, with a start date as soon as possible. You will be expected to work on-site for the majority of the working week. About the role As HR Manager, you will be the main HR point of contact for employees and managers in Finland, independently supporting the local organisation, driving local engagement and providing guidance based on Finnish employment law, regulations and market practices. Alongside your responsibility in Finland, you will lead and contribute to broader HR initiatives and projects, collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation and bringing your market perspective into wider ways of working. The projects and areas you take ownership of may evolve over time and will be shaped together with your manager, based on business priorities and your strengths. Your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Act as the main HR contact for employees and managers in Finland, collaborating with relevant local stakeholders and authorities when needed. Provide guidance on Finnish employment law, employee relations, local regulations and market practices, including dialogue with unions where relevant. Manage key local HR activities, including employee matters, onboarding and offboarding, policies, reporting, communication and engagement initiatives, as well as supporting Health & Safety activities Lead selected annual HR activities , including supporting and upskilling managers, communicating with employees and partnering with HR stakeholders to ensure high-quality and timely delivery. Lead and contribute to regional HR projects and initiatives Use data, insights and digital tools to support decisions, improve HR processes and create more effective ways of working. About you About you You are an HR professional with a few years of broad HR experience who is ready to take greater ownership and continue developing within an international organisation. You are comfortable working independently, know when to involve others and are motivated by combining day-to-day HR responsibilities with projects and continuous improvement. We believe you: Have broad core HR experience and strong practical knowledge of Finnish employment law, regulations and employee relations. Have strong project management skills and enjoy moving initiatives from idea to implementation. Are comfortable collaborating with local, regional stakeholders in a matrix organisation. Have a data-driven mindset and use insights to support decisions and recommendations. Are digitally confident and interested in HR technology, automation and process improvement. Are fluent in Finnish and English , both written and spoken. Are structured, pragmatic and curious, with the ability to balance different priorities. Experience from an international organisation, FMCG or another fast-moving environment is an advantage. About Danone Danone’s mission is bringing health through food to as many people as possible and we believe in order to do so we need a healthy planet. We have more than 100 000 employees worldwide built on three business categories: Dairy and Drinks, Plant-Based Products and Specialized Nutrition who all strive for our vision One Planet One Health. Danone Nordics & Baltics has around 300 employees, and our brand portfolio includes many trusted brands such as Alpro, Danonino, Souvenaid, Fortimel, Actimel, Aqua d’Or, and Milupa. Did you know that as a B-Corp certified company , Danone meets the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability? For more information about Danone, our teams and culture, please explore careers.danone.com. We offer: Bonus system Health insurance from first working day Remote work opportunities Unlimited access to our online learning platforms and other amazing opportunities for your professional development Organization and Team events & more And hey, want a snack? Feel free to grab a yoghurt in the fridge at the office – products available all day! How to apply: Click “APPLY” button and send in your application in English before the closing date of November 1st. The recruitment process is ongoing, and we will review applications and conduct int