HR Specialist

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: Serres Oy is hiring an HR Specialist for a full-time, fixed-term (~six months) HR generalist role based mainly in Kauhajoki, with Espoo as a possible location. The role includes coordinating recruitment and onboarding, managing employment-related matters and daily HR processes, supporting managers and employees, and driving wellbeing, learning and HR reporting. Applicants should have a diploma or associate degree, about three years of HR experience, fluency in Finnish and English, and good knowledge of Finnish employment legislation and collective agreements. The employment contract will be signed by Barona, the position offers strong prospects for continuation, and salary is paid monthly. Tämä tiivistelmä on luotu tekoälyn avulla. Job Requirements Education: Diploma, Associate's degree Work experience: 3 years Language skills: Finnish, English Job Summary Salary Period: Monthly Contract Type: Full time, Fixed term Would you like to work in a versatile HR role within an international growth company, where you can make an impact on both employees' everyday experience and the development of HR operations? We are currently looking for an HR Specialist to strengthen Serres' HR team in a fixed-term assignment of approximately six months. The primary location for the role is Kauhajoki , where we hope the selected candidate will be based for most of their work. However, Espoo may also be considered for the right candidate. A versatile HR role at the heart of the business In this role, you will have the opportunity to work across a wide range of HR functions. Your days may include coordinating recruitment processes, supporting managers with employment-related matters, developing HR processes, and driving initiatives related to employee wellbeing and capability development. You will act as a key partner to both managers and employees, helping ensure that HR processes run smoothly and support business objectives. At the same time, you will contribute to the development of ways of working, utilize data to support decision-making, and implement new ideas that enhance the employee experience and increase HR effectiveness. The role offers a balanced combination of operational responsibilities and continuous improvement. Your key responsibilities will include: • Coordinating recruitment activities and onboarding new employees • Managing employment-related matters and daily HR processes • Supporting managers and employees in employment-related questions • Coordinating practices and processes related to international workforce management • Supporting learning and development initiatives as well as the performance review process • Coordinating activities related to employee wellbeing, employee experience, and work ability management • HR reporting, people analytics, and the utilization of HR data • Continuous improvement of HR processes, practices, and systems This role is an excellent fit for someone who enjoys a broad HR Generalist position and wants to contribute to the development of HR operations from a truly business-oriented perspective. You will have the opportunity to make an impact, take ownership, and leave your mark on the development of the organization's HR function. To succeed in this role You already have experience in a variety of HR responsibilities and a strong understanding of employment-related practices. You are proactive, solution-oriented, and service-minded, with the ability to build trusted relationships across different stakeholder groups. We hope you bring: • Relevant educational background • Several years of experience in HR roles • Experience in recruitment and employment administration • Strong HR Generalist expertise • Good knowledge of Finnish employment legislation and collective agreements • Fluency in both Finnish and English • A development-oriented mindset and the ability to turn ideas into practical actions Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is considered an advantage. Interested? Please submit your application as soon as possible, no later than 10 October 2026 . We will begin reviewing applications during the application period and will fill the position as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. The employment contract will be signed with Barona, and despite the fixed-term nature of the role, there are strong prospects for continuation beyond the initial assignment. For more information, please contact Julia Pöllänen, Recruitment Consultant at Barona, at +358 44 460 2058 or [email protected] . Please note that we do not accept applications via email. All applications must be submitted through the application link provided in the job advertisement. Responsibilities Have questions about this job? Contact our recruiter Julia Pöllänen [email protected]