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aalto logoAalto · Otaniemi, Finland
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We are looking for a service-oriented HR Generalist for the School of Arts, Design and Architecture (ARTS) at Aalto University for a permanent position , starting in September 2026 . Th is is a full-time role . We offer a diverse and interesting HR role in the field of human resources for a proactive, skilled, and motivated individual . You will be part of the school's professional and cheerful HR team, receiving the team's support . As an HR Generalist , you will contribute to supporting the success , enthusiasm , and well-being of the staff. Your Tasks As an HR Generalist , you will work as part of the HR team supporting academic and service staff in versatile human resource management tasks . Your main tasks include , among others : Preparing employment contracts and fee payments Providing advice and handling inquiries related to employment matters Supporting recruitment tasks for hourly -based positions Participating in the development of operations together with the school's HR team Handling c ommunication tasks such as internal communication and customer and stakeholder communication Undertaking varied tasks according to your interests, such as assisting in event organisation Your Skills Workdays are varied, and tasks are diverse, requiring good organizational and time management skills. In your work, you will perform tasks that require precision, also independently, so we appreciate a careful and proactive work style. You do not shy away from routines and keep up with a fast-paced work environment. You also enjoy working with numbers. We serve customers both face-to-face and through various online channels, so excellent collaboration, customer service, and interaction skills provide a good foundation for success in this role. You will work in an international community, so fluent spoken and written Finnish and English are required . You can utilize good IT skills across various systems; we use systems such as Workday and Efecte . An interest and skill in working with artificial intelligence are considered a plus. You hold a lower university degree (e.g., a bachelor's) in a relevant field. We value prior HR experience, and you bring strong hands-on expertise in operational HR gained through work and education. It is important to us that you are enthusiastic and curious to learn new things and keen to develop your human resources skills in an international organization. Application and Additional Information Tell us why you are interested in the position, Aalto University, and ARTS, and why you are exactly the right person for the role . We want to hear your genuine voice and thoughts , so if you use AI, do that to check structure and grammar , and ensure that the content is personal. Submit your motivation letter and CV in PDF format through the electronic recruitment system by Sunday, 9.8 .2026 . Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we are already processing applications during the application period. If you are already working at Aalto, please apply for this position via your Workday employee profile: Workday -> Interal Job Openings. If you are a student or visitor, apply for the position using your personal email address through Aalto University's open positions page. You will have the opportunity to work in an academic community where we advance socially significant goals in the fields of science, art, and education. You will be working at Aalto University's Otaniemi campus, which offers diverse services and is well connected by public transportation. Work can be done partially remotely, and working hours are flexible. Salary is determined according to the general collective agreement for universities. The role is classified at requirement level MV07. The salary for an HR Generalist position is approximately €3,000 -€3,200 per month. Additional Information Please contact us, and we will gladly provide more information : HR Generalist Team supervisor Donika Jusufi, email firstname.lastname@aalto.fi , phone +358 50 466 9508 , Thu 9 July 2026 at 12- 13, Thu 16 July at 10-11 and Wed 22 July at 10-11. For questions related to the application process , please email hr-arts@aalto.fi . -------------- Would you like to get to know us more closely? This is Aalto University! More about Aalto University: Aalto.fi youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/ www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity instagram.com/aaltouniversity To view information about Workday Accessibility, please click here . Please see more of our Open Positions here.


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