<p><br><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. <br><br>We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?</span></p><div><div><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Are you known for excellent people partnering, professionalism, and a proactive mind‑set? Does Wärtsilä – and all the impactful things we do – inspire you? With a positive can‑do attitude and a hands‑on approach, you help create an engaging and inclusive environment where people can succeed. </span></p><p> </p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">We are now looking for an experienced <strong>Senior HR Manager</strong> to join our team and strengthen our people partnering for global functions (and potentially selected businesses). In this role, you will act as a trusted people partner and advisor to managers and senior leaders, supporting them in people‑related decision‑making, performance management, organisational changes etc. You will also contribute to development of effective and future‑ready local HR practices in a complex global matrix environment. </span></p><p> </p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">You will be based in Helsinki contributing to a positive employee experience together with other teams in Communications, Real Estate, EHS, IT, etc. </span></p><p> </p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><strong>Location: Helsinki, Finland </strong></span></p></div><div><p> </p><p> </p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><strong>Key responsibilities </strong></span></p><p> </p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Acting as a people partner for global function and business stakeholders </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Serving as a trusted advisor for managers and senior leaders on people‑related topics </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Managing local compensation and benefits‑related topics </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Handling disciplinary and grievance cases when needed </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Supporting organisational changes and transitions </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Coaching managers on HR policies, ways of working and leadership practices </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Supporting employee relations and day‑to‑day people matters </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Ensuring local HR compliance and professional HR delivery </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Developing HR ways of working and contributing to HR initiatives </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Coordinating and facilitating local activities in Helsinki (e.g. onboardings, workshops, events) </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p> </p><p> </p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><strong>To succeed in the role, you have</strong> </span></p><p> </p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">BSc or MSc degree in a relevant field </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">7+ years of experience in an HR Manager or HR generalist role in a complex, global organisation </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Strong influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to challenge and support leaders constructively </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">A proactive, customer‑oriented, and development‑minded approach </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">A strong background in employee relations and solid understanding of Finnish labour law and negotiation practices </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Knowledge and experience of working time / time &amp; attendance management are seen as an asset  </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Interest and capability to leverage AI, data, and digital HR tools to improve decision‑making and efficiency </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Excellent communication skills in English and Finnish </span></p></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"> </span></div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"> </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><strong>We offer </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"> </span></p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">A senior people partner role with real influence on leaders, people practices, and employee experience </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Collaboration with a truly global team of highly skilled professionals </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Genuine opportunities to develop and improve HR processes with your own input</span></p></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"> </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;">Contact &amp; next steps  </span></strong></span></p><p><br><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">  </span><br><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">We hope to hear from you soon by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">For any questions related to this position, please reach out to Oona Lähdeniemi, Head of People Services Finland,<strong> </strong>through +358 400 838480 either on Tuesday 12 May at 15:00-16:00 EET or Friday 22 May at 13:00-14:00 EET.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!</span></p><p> </p></div></div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">Last application date: <span style="font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">24/05/2026</span> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. </span><br><br><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;"><strong>This is Wärtsilä</strong> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>. </span></span></p>

<p>We enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services together with all our stakeholders &ndash; today and tomorrow. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. We work together with our strong ecosystem of partners every day, providing a wide portfolio of leading technologies and innovative solutions that offer our customers superior uptime, reliability and foreseeable lifecycle costs across their operations. Our global passionate team of 17,500 energy and maritime experts in 200 locations in more than 70 countries is committed to shaping decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.</p>

Senior HR Manager

<p><br /><span>Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. <br /><br />We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?</span></p><div><div><p> </p><p><span>Are you known for excellent people partnering, professionalism, and a proactive mind‑set? Does Wärtsilä – and all the impactful things we do – inspire you? With a positive can‑do attitude and a hands‑on approach, you help create an engaging and inclusive environment where people can succeed. </span></p><p> </p></div><div><p><span>We are now looking for an experienced <strong>Senior HR Manager</strong> to join our team and strengthen our people partnering for global functions (and potentially selected businesses). In this role, you will act as a trusted people partner and advisor to managers and senior leaders, supporting them in people‑related decision‑making, performance management, organisational changes etc. You will also contribute to development of effective and future‑ready local HR practices in a complex global matrix environment. </span></p><p> </p></div><div><p><span>You will be based in Helsinki contributing to a positive employee experience together with other teams in Communications, Real Estate, EHS, IT, etc. </span></p><p> </p></div><div><p><span><strong>Location: Helsinki, Finland </strong></span></p></div><div><p> </p><p> </p></div><div><p><span><strong>Key responsibilities </strong></span></p><p> </p></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Acting as a people partner for global function and business stakeholders </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Serving as a trusted advisor for managers and senior leaders on people‑related topics </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Managing local compensation and benefits‑related topics </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Handling disciplinary and grievance cases when needed </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Supporting organisational changes and transitions </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Coaching managers on HR policies, ways of working and leadership practices </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Supporting employee relations and day‑to‑day people matters </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Ensuring local HR compliance and professional HR delivery </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Developing HR ways of working and contributing to HR initiatives </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Coordinating and facilitating local activities in Helsinki (e.g. onboardings, workshops, events) </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p> </p><p> </p></div><div><p><span><strong>To succeed in the role, you have</strong> </span></p><p> </p></div><div><ul><li><p><span>BSc or MSc degree in a relevant field </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span>7+ years of experience in an HR Manager or HR generalist role in a complex, global organisation </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Strong influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to challenge and support leaders constructively </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>A proactive, customer‑oriented, and development‑minded approach </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>A strong background in employee relations and solid understanding of Finnish labour law and negotiation practices </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Knowledge and experience of working time / time &amp; attendance management are seen as an asset  </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Interest and capability to leverage AI, data, and digital HR tools to improve decision‑making and efficiency </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Excellent communication skills in English and Finnish </span></p></li></ul></div><div><span> </span></div><div><p><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><strong>We offer </strong></span></p><p><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span>A senior people partner role with real influence on leaders, people practices, and employee experience </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Collaboration with a truly global team of highly skilled professionals </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Genuine opportunities to develop and improve HR processes with your own input</span></p></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p> </p><p><span><strong><span>Contact &amp; next steps  </span></strong></span></p><p><br /><span>  </span><br /><span>We hope to hear from you soon by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.</span></p><p> </p><p><span>For any questions related to this position, please reach out to Oona Lähdeniemi, Head of People Services Finland,<strong> </strong>through +358 400 838480 either on Tuesday 12 May at 15:00-16:00 EET or Friday 22 May at 13:00-14:00 EET.</span></p><p> </p><p><span>Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!</span></p><p> </p></div></div><p><span><span>Last application date: <span>24/05/2026</span> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span>At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. </span><br /><br /><span>Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span>All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed.</span></p><p> </p><p><span><span><strong>This is Wärtsilä</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span>Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>. </span></span></p>

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