HR Specialist

Posted:
11/24/2025, 2:30:50 PM

Location(s):
Ostrobothnia, Finland ⋅ Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

Location:

Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland

Job ID:

R0111607

Date Posted:

2025-11-25

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY FINLAND OY

Profession (Job Category):

Human Resources

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are looking for a HR Specialist at Hitachi Energy in Vaasa. The key purpose of the HR team is to help Hitachi Energy stand out when it comes to our people - from leadership, performance and talent management to rewards and career opportunity. In all that we do, we seek to create competitive advantage by dedicating resources to attracting, developing and retaining talented individuals who are customer-focused, collaborative, innovative and driven. As a core member of the HR, you will be responsible for delivering HR Service support to the HR community, business managers and employees. Reporting to the HR Operations Team Lead, you will provide a high level of support for internal customers, with accurate and timely processing of information for all stakeholders.

This is a fixed-term position for 12 months. 

How You'll Make an Impact

  • Execute and deliver assigned services to the HR community, managers and employees in compliance with all standard operating policies and other procedures in place, and according to defined Service Level Agreement(s).
  • Communicate information within the HR Operations team and to other stakeholders regarding progress of assigned processes.   
  • Record and manage incoming employee enquiries in an appropriate IT system (ticket tool). Perform data entry into appropriate systems as necessary for assigned HR Services.   
  • Prepare information and documentation for internal and/or external third parties.     
  • Recommend enhancements and simplification of existing processes and procedures based on feedback and experience with customers.
     

Your background

  • Master's or bachelor’s degree in HR, Economics or related fields. 
  • Previous experience in HR Operation and /or payroll.
  • Strong experience in MS Excel and HR systems.
  • Data analysis and ability to deal with complex organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills both in Finnish and English.
  • Customer service mind-set and a proactive way of working.
  • Readiness to learn quickly and adapt to changing environment.
  • Ability to move in an international environment and balancing different stakeholders.

More about us

Interested in joining the team? We look forward to receiving your application!
Apply for the position by December 14, 2025. Please note that we will initiate interviews as candidates apply and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about this role, please contact the hiring manager, Hanna Mikkonen, at
[email protected]

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Hitachi America Ltd

Website: https://hitachi.com/

Headquarter Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1959

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Consulting ⋅ Industrial Engineering ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Machinery Manufacturing ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mining Technology