HR Partner

Who we are and what we do?

Speed has always been in our DNA. Become a member of our team and join us on the fast lane! With globally 4.000 employees and unlimited passion for mobility and innovation, Valmet Automotive is working on the future of the automobile. A clear focus on eDrive Engineering – paired with outstanding manufacturing competence – we are an experienced and visionary partner for development and production within an industry on the rise.

In our new Electric Vehicle Systems (EVS) we develop and manufacture battery systems from 48V up to High Voltage for automotive and industrial applications. Valmet Automotive covers the full range from contract manufacturing to a TIER1 system supply.

Here’s where you’ll make an impact:

Collaborates closely with the designated business area to strategically align HR initiatives with organizational objectives. Assumes responsibility for advancing the HR agenda by identifying and proactively addressing critical human resources issues, cultivating employee engagement, and fostering the growth of talent within the organization. Provides guidance, assistance, and training to managers and staff for the effective management of all employee relations and workability matters, ensuring compliance with the company's HR policies, pertinent legislation, and collective agreements.

Actively engages in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders, and effectively partners with local employee representatives. Conducts comprehensive training sessions for staff and managers on employment relations, company policies, and guidelines. Serves as the primary point of contact for HR-related topics within the designated business area, demonstrating a commitment to delivering high-quality HR support.

The post is fixed until the end of 2024 and will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

The main tasks will include:

• Ensure effective, timely case management of people related issues

• Educate/train and coach the line managers through a range of Employee Relations interventions to improve their understanding and ability to prevent and/or manage future issues on own Business Area

• Train and support supervisors on employment and compensation & benefits matters and workability process

• Provide HR related guidance and support to all staff, ensuring compliance with legislation

• Foster the cooperation with the union/employee representatives and external parties like occupational health and pension insurance company

• Together with other area HR colleagues will be responsible for the implementation of the annual HR processes at the Finnish level, as scheduled

• Personnel reporting and statistics generation and analysis

• Participates in the work of the Salaried employees Classification Committee (Mettova)

• Acting as an recruiter on own nominated business area

• Makes sure that induction of new managers is properly done

We hope that you would have:

• Degree in business administration, human resources, law or alike with the relevant work experience and knowledge in employee/industrial relations and collective agreements, preferably in technology industries

• At least 3 years’ experience in HR

• Strong knowledge of collective agreements and legislations

• Demonstrable ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and handle multiple assignments simultaneously

• Communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels of an organization

• Ability to make timely, informed decisions and wisdom, experience and perspective when making decisions

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity in all matters, displaying appropriate judgement and initiative when required

• Fluent Finnish and English language skills

Our special extras:

• an employer committed to sustainable, environmentally conscious business practices

• friendly colleagues ready to support you

• performance-related annual bonuses

• possibility of remote and flexible working (if your position allows it)

• ergonomic and modern workstations

• versatile e-learning opportunities (e.g., LinkedIn Learning and Rosetta Stone language courses)

• free use of the gym at the Salo IoT Campus 

• electronical employee benefit ePassi, which can be used for sports, cultural and wellness services

• company bicycle benefit

• free charging of electric car

Interested?

Simply upload your application documents via our application tool by 25.02.2024. If you’ve got the basic skills we need, there's nothing standing in the way of a first interview, in which we'll be happy to clarify all your questions! 

If you have any questions before you apply, Mrs. Jaana Laukkanen, Senior Manager, Total Rewards EVS, will be happy to hear from you on +358 400 741 053.