People Operations Manager
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RELEX Solutions create cutting-edge supply chain and retail planning software. Within our platforms, we have the power and potential to increase adaptability, efficiency, and sustainability in the consumer goods and retail value chain. Our impact is tangible; from sustainability and eliminating waste to delighting customers and delivering great tailored tech solutions, we’re curious and passionate challenge-seekers creating the future of retail today.
Are you passionate about people operations and looking for a role where you can drive meaningful change? We’re looking for a People Operations Manager to join our RELEX team in Helsinki! In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping our people practices in Finland, ensuring a seamless employee experience, and fostering strong collaboration with our team leads and employee council.
You will be part of our global People Operations team—a group of 20+ professionals across Europe and APAC—working closely with our Central People team and Nordics colleagues. Reporting to the Head of People Operations Nordics, you’ll take the lead on employment relations & employee lifecycle management.
Role Overview
As the People Operations Manager – Finland, you are responsible for overseeing and continuously improving HR operations in Finland. You will act as a key point of contact for employment relations. Your role involves both project initiatives and hands-on support to employees, team leads of all levels, and stakeholders across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full employee lifecycle in Finland, from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring compliance with Finnish labor laws.
- Act as the main point of contact for employment relations and collective bargaining agreement (CBA) matters.
- Provide expert guidance to employees and team leads on HR-related matters, including contracts, policies, and legal requirements.
- Coach and advise team leads on people-related matters, helping them navigate challenges effectively.
- Independently handle sensitive employee relations cases, including performance management, and conflict resolution.
- Serve as the primary contact for the employee council, leading discussions and negotiations on employment-related topics.
- Support with payroll input and administration in collaboration with the team.
- Develop and maintain HR policies, ensuring alignment with local legislation and company practices.
- Ensure HR data accuracy and compliance by managing our HR system (currently Sympa, later on Workday) and reporting.
- Support HR projects and initiatives that contribute to RELEX’s global people strategy.
What You’ll Bring to the Table
- Proven experience in HR operations, employment relations, and working with collective bargaining agreements (CBA).
- Deep knowledge of Finnish labor laws and strong understanding of employment regulations.
- Strong experience in stakeholder management, including coaching and advising senior leaders.
- Familiarity with payroll processes and best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.
- A proactive, solution-oriented approach—you don’t shy away from rolling up your sleeves when needed!
- Fluency in both English and Finnish (written and spoken).
Our Helsinki Office
RELEXians can be found around the world, but here we’re based in Helsinki. We’re passionate about using our technology to improve sustainability and change the world. Our office provides a great space for you to socialise, exercise and even take time out in our relaxing areas. We make sure our unique approach to flexibility and work-life balance comes across loud and clear; we’re conveniently located, there’s plenty of public transport and you can even bring your pet to the office!
Across RELEX, our people are supported and rewarded.
In Finland, we go even further. As well as:
- A competitive salary
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Extensive physical and wellbeing support
- Up to 8 weeks of annual leave per year
- A true hybrid-working policy (home and office)
We also offer a range of benefits to support you, your family, and your life situation. We value your work-life balance and provide flexible hours with RELEX specific parental leave agreements. As we’re a diverse team of smart, motivated and fun people, we also have an office gym, offer a mobile phone package and bike leasing.
Are you the one we’re looking for? Apply today and become a part of our RELEX family!
You can apply by sending your cover letter and resume through the application form as soon as possible. Please note that we will fill this position as soon as we’ve found the right person, so we recommend that you act quickly.
If you have questions, please contact Mari Järvelä from the talent team at mari.jarvela [at] relexsolutions.com.
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