Regional HR Business Partner

Basware; Tampere; Hybrid; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is seeking a Regional HR Business Partner to shape HR operations in the Nordic Region. This role involves enhancing employee relations and managing the full employee lifecycle, contributing to a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in HR, be fluent in English and Finnish, and possess strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentive program

Hybrid work setup

Lunch and recreational benefits

Occupational health services

Hobby clubs and gym access

Free parking

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in employee relations and fostering employee engagement.
• Strong knowledge of labor law with experience collaborating with unions and employee representatives.
• Expertise in aligning HR practices with business goals.
• Skilled in project and change management, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Fluent in English and Finnish; working knowledge of Swedish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to leaders, translating strategic objectives into actionable HR initiatives.
• Drive an inclusive workplace culture by strengthening employee relations and professional growth.
• Manage employee relations, addressing performance matters with empathy.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.

Skills

Employee relations expertise

Labor law knowledge

Project and change management

Strong interpersonal skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Finnish

Knowledge of Swedish

Experience in the Nordics

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Basware through HR within a globally connected organization recognized as the #1 leader in AP automation? Basware celebrates 40 years of innovation and success in 2025. We are looking for a Regional HR Business Partner to lead HR operations in the Nordic Region while shaping global initiatives. In this dynamic role, you partner with global and local stakeholders to deliver best-in-class HR operations, ensuring smooth processes that empower our people to deliver outstanding value to our customers. As part of a globally distributed, agile organization, you will thrive in an inclusive culture that values diversity and equal opportunities.

As Regional HR Business Partner, you will:

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor for leaders, translating strategic objectives into actionable HR initiatives.
• Drive an inclusive, positive, and engaging workplace culture by strengthening employee relations and championing professional growth and development.
• Proactively manage employee relations, address performance matters, and navigate workplace challenges with empathy and professionalism.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring smooth and engaging experiences for employees.
• Partner with leaders to coach and guide them through employee relations topics, transformations, and drive cross-functional objectives.
• Continuously enhance HR processes to optimize team and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead the Country Focus Group, bringing together local leadership to implement global and local people and culture initiatives and enhance employee engagement, including annual engagement survey follow-up.
• Contribute to the implementation of global annual people processes and organizational change initiatives.

Qualifications / What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience in employee relations and fostering employee engagement.
• Strong knowledge of labor law with experience collaborating with unions and employee representatives across the Nordics.
• Expertise in aligning HR practices with business goals.
• Skilled in project and change management, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Thrives in a global, fast-paced environment and can effectively navigate in a matrix organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and influence across all organizational levels.
• Thoughtful, proactive approach with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Fluent in English and Finnish, with working knowledge of Swedish considered a strength.
• Experience across the Nordics.

Awareness of artificial intelligence concepts, tools, or applications is considered a strong asset. We value candidates who demonstrate curiosity, a proactive mindset, and a willingness to explore and incorporate AI-driven technologies into their work. We support continuous learning in this area.

Why Join Us

We offer flexibility in how you work, with support to deliver your best results. Basware is committed to well-being and work-life balance, and to developing and learning continuously in an international environment. Our culture centers on collaboration, the "We" spirit, inclusion, and collective success. Regardless of background, we are all Baswareans.

What Do We Offer You

• Competitive salary and company incentive program
• Hybrid work setup balancing flexibility with team connection
• Lunch and recreational benefits (transferable to dental care or massages)
• Occupational and mental health services
• Hobby clubs and gym
• Free parking space and bicycle or subsidized commuter ticket benefit
• Good learning opportunities, e.g. LinkedIn Learning license
• And more

This role is based in Espoo or Tampere, offering a blend of local leadership and global collaboration.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about shaping people strategy and driving meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking the “I’m interested” link. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment actions such as an enhanced background check through a global provider, in compliance with local laws and regulations. This will involve regular background screenings (ID, education, employment certificates) and reference checks. All procedures will be carried out in accordance with privacy laws.

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