HR Specialist

HR Specialist, Pikkala Finland

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. We are a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 33,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries.

Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

With us, you will have the opportunity to work at the forefront of the energy transition and develop your skills in a friendly and growing community where international collaboration is part of everyday life. Growth needs people — and we are looking for new colleagues to join us in building a more sustainable future. Are you ready to seize the opportunity?

We are now looking for an HR Specialist to strengthen our team at the Pikkala factory.

At Prysmian Finland, the role of HR is to ensure that people processes effectively support our business and that everyday work runs smoothly for both employees and managers. In this position, you will play a key role in managing HR operations at the Pikkala factory and act as a trusted HR contact for managers and employees in day‑to‑day people matters.

Our values — Teamwork, Innovation, Passion, and Belonging — guide how we work. In practice, this means close collaboration across teams, continuously improving our ways of working, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute.

This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on everyday operations while contributing to the development of HR processes in a hands‑on way within an international industrial environment.

Role focus

• Taking full responsibility for smooth day‑to‑day HR operations and ensuring a seamless employee experience in everyday people matters
• Managing daily employment‑related topics such as employment contracts, changes during the employment lifecycle, working hours and employment terms
• Providing practical guidance to managers in interpreting labour legislation and collective agreements
• Handling employee relations topics and supporting in resolving people‑related matters when needed
• Ensuring that all employment matters are handled consistently, efficiently, and in a people‑centric and compliant way
• Contributing to the implementation and continuous improvement of HR processes and systems, with a strong focus on effective day‑to‑day people leadership

What we expect from you

• Experience working independently in a broad HR role, taking ownership of daily HR operations; experience in payroll is considered an advantage
• Solid understanding of labour legislation and collective agreements – preferably within the Finnish Technology Industries framework – and the ability to apply them in everyday situations
• A people‑oriented and solution‑focused approach with a strong service mindset
• Strong execution skills with a hands‑on approach and the ability to prioritize and maintain a clear overview in a fast‑paced international manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills in Finnish and English, both written and spoken
• A relevant educational background (e.g. HR, business administration, or similar)

What we offer

• A visible and impactful HR role where you can see the results of your work in everyday operations within a leading global industrial company
• A versatile position offering opportunities to continuously develop and broaden your HR expertise
• Close collaboration with managers and employees across the organization
• A professional and supportive HR community across Europe
• A growing, fast‑paced and dynamic working environment
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including occupational health care, medical expense coverage, dental care, as well as lunch and wellbeing benefits
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model with the possibility to work remotely one day per week

This is a full-time, permanent position, starting as soon as possible once we find the right person. We will begin interviews during the application period, so we encourage you to apply early.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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