HR Assistant – Finland

Velox Electro Nordics is one of the fastest-growing electrical contractors in the Nordics, delivering large-scale data centre projects across Northern Europe.

We are currently looking for a proactive and service-minded HR Assistant with knowledge of Finnish employment legislation to support our growing operations at our project in Finland.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the largest data centre developments in the Nordics and play a key role ensuring compliance with local legislation and supporting managers throughout the employee lifecycle. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the largest data centre developments in the Nordics, supporting a diverse and international workforce in a dynamic project environment.

This is a full-time, on-site position with regular working hours Monday to Friday and will play an important role in supporting employees, managers and day-to-day project operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily support and assistance to employees and managers in accordance with Finnish employment legislation and company policies.
• Assist with onboarding activities for new employees
• Maintain and update employee records and HR systems
• Follow up on documentation, certifications and training records
• Support accommodation, travel arrangements and practical employee matters
• Assist with sickness absence administration and support managers with sickness follow-up in accordance with Finnish legislation.
• Coordinate communication between employees, HR, planning and site management
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department
• Support employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive employee experience on site
• Contribute to maintaining a professional, safe and positive working environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field
• Candidates with substantial relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications
• Previous experience within HR, administration, recruitment, employee support, payroll administration or similar functions
• Knowledge of Finish employment legislation
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Good computer skills and ability to work across multiple systems
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in Finnish and English, both written and spoken

Personal Qualities

• Service-minded and approachable
• Structured and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working independently while working closely with the wider team
• Able to build trust and maintain positive relationships with employees from different backgrounds and nationalities
• Solution-oriented with a positive attitude
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on one of the largest data centre projects in the Nordics
• A dynamic and international working environment
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary and employment conditions
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing organisation

• Interested in Joining Our Team?
• We review applications on an ongoing basis and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
• For questions regarding the position, please contact the HR Department.

Location: Finland

• Working Hours: Monday–Friday, Daytime
• Employment Type: Full-time