Are you ready to lead operational HR and drive transformation?

We are looking for a Director, People Operations, Finland to join our People and Culture team. In this role, you will lead People Operations in Finland, managing a team of over 60 professionals, including HR Managers and Specialists, payroll, and integrated occupational health care. You will have 10 direct reports and full responsibility for operational HR in Finland. Your team will support more than 6000 employees in across Finland.

You will be part of the global People Operations leadership team, working closely with colleagues around the world, and report to VP, Global People Operations. This is a role where you can make a real impact, work with a skilled team, and collaborate across a global matrix organization.

Valmet and HR in Valmet are in a middle of transformation. We are implementing our new Lead the Way strategy, changing culture and ways of working. This is an exciting time to be a Valmeteer.

If you have strong change leadership skills, experience in leading large organizations, and solid knowledge of Finnish labor law, collective agreements, and efficient HR processes, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

Join Valmet and explore diverse career opportunities in Finland and internationally!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop People Operations in Finland

• Lead collaboration with union representatives in Finland

• Ensure smooth and high-quality HR processes

• Support business as well as your own organization during change

• Collaborate effectively within a matrix organization and with internal and external stakeholders

What We Expect From You

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Law, Business Administration, or a related field

• Strong change leadership skills and proven experience in leading large organizations

• Solid knowledge of Finnish labor law, collective agreements, and core HR processes

• Experience in utilizing AI for HR process improvement

• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization

• Experience in collaboration with union representatives

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English and Finnish

We offer you a role where:

• You lead a skilled and motivated team

• You are part of a significant HR transformation

• Valmet provides diverse career opportunities in Finland and internationally

• You work in an exciting business environment focused on growth and development

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including lunch benefit, sport & culture perks, and extensive learning and development opportunities.

Additional information

If you have questions about the role, you can contact Petra Miesmaa, VP, Global People Operations, on Monday, January 12th at noon-1pm or Tuesday, January 13th at noon-1pm. Deadline for applications is Friday, January 16th but we will review applications as they come in. Interviews will start on week 4.

In our recruitment process we use a variety of selection methods, e.g. video screening, personality questionnaires, ability tests and interviews.

We encourage our employees to a healthier lifestyle by being a Smoke-free Workplace.

When everything works together 

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. www.valmet.com/careers