HR Systems & Integration Specialist, Helsinki

Academic Work Finland Oy; Uusimaa; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work: 3 days in office, 2 days

Job summary

Academic Work Finland Oy is seeking an HR Systems & Integration Specialist to bridge IT, HR and business. You will actively configure systems and manage integrations in a hands-on role within a Nordic IT team, enabling scalable and compliant HR tech.

The position offers a flexible hybrid model with three days in the office and two days remote, and requires strong English and Finnish skills, plus experience in HR systems and Workday.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, HR systems, or a related field.
• Several years of HR systems, solution management, or application architecture experience.
• Strong understanding of integrations, data flows, workflows and enterprise app landscapes.
• Experience with HR platforms such as Workday is a plus.
• Bridge business needs and technical solutions; strong stakeholder management.
• Fluent in English and Finnish.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the HR technology landscape, including architecture, integrations, workflows, and data flows.
• Ensure systems are scalable, secure, compliant, and aligned with business and technology strategies.
• Manage application lifecycle activities: updates, testing, deployments, and reliability.
• Translate HR and business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Drive data quality, integration governance, and security compliance.
• Coordinate with vendors, developers, infrastructure, and security teams.
• Maintain technical documentation and architectural transparency.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Integration experience

Data flows

HR systems

Education

Degree in IT, HR systems, or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

About the role

As an HR Systems & Integration Specialist, you will act as a vital bridge between IT, HR and the broader business. In this highly technical, hands-on role you will actively configure systems and manage integrations rather than just coordinating them, working closely with a supportive local and Nordic IT team.

You are offered

• A key role in shaping the future HR technology landscape during an exciting integration phase.
• Close collaboration with a supportive local and Nordic team.
• A flexible hybrid work model with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Work tasks

• Own and develop the HR technology landscape, including architecture, integrations, workflows, and data flows.
• Ensure systems are scalable, secure, compliant, and aligned with business and technology strategies.
• Manage application lifecycle activities, including updates, testing, deployments, and operational reliability.
• Translate HR and business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Drive data quality, integration governance, and compliance with security standards.
• Coordinate with vendors, developers, infrastructure, and security teams.
• Maintain technical documentation and architectural transparency.

We are looking for

• Degree in IT, HR systems, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in HR systems, solution management, or application architecture.
• Strong understanding of integrations, data flows, workflows, and enterprise application landscapes.
• Experience with HR platforms such as Workday is a plus.
• Proven ability to bridge business needs and technical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Professional fluency in both English and Finnish.

Our recruitment process

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

Employment relationship: Employment

Wage: Other

Number of positions: 1

Source: Job Market Finland/Työmarkkinatori

Osaamisalue: IT & tietoliikenne