Human Resources Manager

Responsibilities

• Support the growth of the Turner & Townsend business in Finland, including partnering with and guiding teams across the hub office and project construction sites.
• Own the employment contract process; manage and coordinate onboarding for office and site-based employees, including induction, equipment shipping, and ensuring a seamless first-day experience.
• Act as first point of contact for employees on HR-related queries, providing timely and professional guidance.
• Serve as the central HR interface from the hub office, collaborating closely with IT, Global Mobility, Recruitment and Nordics HR teams.
• Advise management on employee relations matters, local employment law, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
• Prepare payroll, employee records, and benefits (pension, healthcare, insurance, etc.), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure HR policies, processes, and procedures are aligned with best practices and legal requirements.
• Design and implement policies that promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.
• Partner with leadership to develop and deliver talent strategies, including retention, succession planning, and development.
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning initiatives in line with global and regional L&D strategies.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and support the implementation of action plans with stakeholders.
• Contribute to HR projects, organisational change initiatives, and key people activities
• Produce HR reports, data analysis, and presentations to support decision-making by senior stakeholders.
• Conduct exit interviews and provide actionable insights to improve employee experience and retention.
• Passion for people management and creating an engaging employee experience.
• Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent qualification.
• 5+ years of experience in operational HR, ideally within an international, technical, or consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of local employment legislation.
• Excellent written and spoken Finnish and English.
• Experience supporting employees across the full lifecycle, acting as a trusted point of contact for HR-related queries and ensuring a positive employee experience
• Proven ability to partner with managers, providing guidance on performance management.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with Workday is an advantage.
• Proactive and self-driven working style, Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels of the organisation.
• Hands-on mentality combined with strategic thinking and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
• Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
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Additional Information

Join Turner & Townsend as HR Manager - Build and Shape Our Growing Finland Business This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in building and shaping our people function within a leading international construction consultancy. You will support the growth of our business, partnering with key stakeholders to establish high-performing teams across our hub office and project sites.

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