HR Operations Specialist

ReOrbit

. Own the employee lifecycle in Finland from offer and contract through onboarding, internal moves, probation confirmations, statutory leaves and offboarding .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeHelsinki • FinlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the employee lifecycle in Finland, ensuring compliance with Finnish employment law, and coordinating payroll processes effectively. Proficient in maintaining HR operations audit readiness and supporting employee engagement initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR Operations ExperiencePayroll CoordinationFinnish Employment Law KnowledgeExperience With Incomes RegisterHRIS Experience

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Hard Skills

Payroll CoordinationStatutory ComplianceEmployee Lifecycle ManagementDocumentation SkillsHR Policy Writing

Soft Skills

Good JudgementDiscretionProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

HRISService Desk ToolExternal Payroll Provider

Industry Keywords

Finnish Labour LawCollective AgreementsCo-operation ActOccupational HealthEmployee Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the employee lifecycle in Finland from offer and contract through onboarding, internal moves, probation confirmations, statutory leaves and offboarding
Ensure HR processes are accurate, timely and compliant with Finnish employment law
Run monthly payroll with the external payroll provider
Prepare and reconcile payroll inputs, apply approval controls, report to the Incomes Register and answer payroll questions
Administer benefits, pension, insurance and occupational health, including provider relationships
Maintain the statutory compliance calendar covering Finnish labour law, collective agreements, the Co-operation Act, equality and work safety requirements
Keep HR operations audit-ready
Provide first- and second-line support through the HR Service Desk
Resolve routine employee questions and escalate employee relations and compensation matters
Write, update and communicate Finland HR policies and instructions
Support engagement and culture activities in Finland
Collaborate with HRBPs, the external payroll provider and hiring managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of HR operations experience in Finland
Hands-on payroll coordination experience
Practical knowledge of Finnish employment law, including annual holidays, family leaves, working time and collective agreements
Experience with the Incomes Register and an external payroll provider
Experience with an HRIS and a service desk tool
Ability to coordinate payroll and handle statutory compliance independently
Experience in a scale-up, tech or deep tech company is a plus, not required
Strong documentation habits are a plus, not required
Good judgement and discretion, with ability to know when to escalate, are a plus, not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits such as lunch vouchers, events, parties, occupational health care and additional health insurance
Possibility to be a part of a unique and diverse team
RunOrbit, climbOrbit, ping pong and board games activities
Support for relocation and integration into Finnish society