HR Manager

Wärtsilä Oyj Abp; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä Oyj Abp is seeking an HR Manager, Europe to manage day-to-day HR operations and employee programs across the European region. The role focuses on engagement, compliance, learning and development, and implementing corporate HR initiatives. The position supports a 500-employee, multi-country organization spanning 10 countries and reports to the VP, HR.

Based in Helsinki, Vaasa, or Turku, Finland. The role covers HR program execution, employee relations, engagement, talent management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field is required.
• 7+ years of HR experience in a multinational environment.
• Experience leading employee development and training programs.
• Strong knowledge of European employment regulations, workers councils, and HR practices.
• Fluency in English; additional regional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement annual HR programs and initiatives across Europe region.
• Support compensation review processes and policy implementation.
• Ensure consistent application of HR processes and standards.
• Manage employee relations, investigations, and workplace concerns.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and policies.
• Lead regional employee engagement activities and recognition programs.
• Coordinate learning and development programs and training initiatives.
• Oversee regional recruitment activities and workforce planning.
• Support onboarding and development plans for employees.

Skills

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

European HR regulations

Employee development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/OD/Business Admin

Job description

Energy Storage is powering the shift to a cleaner, more resilient grid.

We work at the front lines of the energy transition, helping partners around the world maximize the value of renewables through grid-scale battery systems, advanced software, and expert services. Our portfolio includes the industry-leading GEMS Digital Energy Platform, utility-scale battery solutions, and lifecycle services that keep storage assets optimized and ready when it matters most.

With over 17 GWh of storage deployed or under contract across 130+ projects globally, we shaping how the grid of the future works.

In a world of rising complexity and accelerating change, weurniture looking for future-focused talent to help us design, deliver, and support the energy systems of tomorrow.

Sound like your kind of challenge? Let s build it together.

We are looking for an HR Manager, Europe with a main responsibility in managing day-to-day HR operations and employee programs throughout the European region. The role focuses on employee engagement, employee relations, compliance, learning and development, and implementation of corporate HR initiatives. The position ensures employees and managers receive high-quality HR support while maintaining compliance and delivering a positive employee experience.

This HR Manager role will support the Energy Storage Joint Venture for a 500-employee, multi-country organization spanning 10 countries. The role specifically supports Europe while partnering closely with other regional HR Managers. This role reports to the Vice President, Human Resources and is based in Helsinki, Vaasa, or Turku in Finland.

Key Responsibilities

HR Program Execution within the Region

• Implement annual HR programs and initiatives across the region
• Support compensation review processes and policy implementation
• Ensure consistent application of HR processes and standards

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Manage employee relations matters, investigations, and workplace concerns
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, collective agreements, and company policies
• Provide guidance to managers on performance, attendance, conduct, and workplace issues
• Support audits and compliance reporting requirements

Employee Engagement

• Lead regional employee engagement activities and recognition programs
• Support employee communication initiatives and action plans resulting from engagement surveys
• Coordinate wellness, inclusion, and employee experience initiatives

Talent & Performance Management

• Coordinate annual performance management and talent review processes
• Support succession planning and employee development planning activities
• Assist managers in identifying development opportunities for employees

Talent Acquisition

• Lead regional recruitment activities and workforce planning efforts
• Partner with hiring managers throughout the recruitment and onboarding process
• Support employer branding and candidate experience initiatives

Learning & Development Programs

• Lead learning and development programs across all regions by partnering with regional HR Managers for implementation
• Coordinate leadership, professional, and compliance training initiatives
• Manage onboarding and development programs to build employee capability
• Monitor training effectiveness and participation metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field
• 7+ years of HR experience in a multinational environment
• Experience leading employee development and training programs
• Strong knowledge of European employment regulations, workers councils, and HR practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluency in English required; additional regional language capabilities preferred

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions, please reach out to Tiia Rantonen, Talent Acquisition Partner through [e-mail] with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Last application date: 13/08/2026

This HR Manager role will support the Energy Storage Joint Venture for a 500-employee, multi-country organization spanning 10 countries.

Please note that according to our policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

All new employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field, 7+ years of HR experience in a multinational environment, Experience leading employee development and training programs, Strong knowledge of European employment regulations, workers councils, and HR practices, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Fluency in English