Senior HR Business Partner

PwC; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Helsinki is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to join the Human Capital team onsite. The role starts January 2027 at our new office on Mannerheimintie 14. You will bridge business units and Human Capital to implement people-focused strategies and coach leaders to success.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of HR leadership experience, deep employment-law knowledge, and strong communication skills. Fluency in Finnish and English is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of HR experience with leadership exposure.
• Extensive knowledge of employment law and hands-on HR matters.
• Strong business acumen with leadership team experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with data analysis and using tech/AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Enable implementation of business objectives using HR tools.
• Facilitate organizational development and change management.
• Collaborate with leadership to align HR practices with goals.
• Support workforce planning, talent management, and wellbeing.
• Provide strategic HR advice to the Business Leadership Team.
• Lead annual people processes with the HR team.

Skills

Business acumen

Change management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Tech/AI fluency

Education

Master's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Do you want to join the house of opportunities? Are you looking to have a caring team around you and tailored ways to develop yourself? Do you already have practical experience working as a Business HR Partner?

We are looking to hire a Senior HR Business Partner to join our Human Capital team in Helsinki. This role is primarily onsite, starting January 2027, in our brand-new office located at Mannerheimintie 14, Helsinki.

Our Human Capital team consists of dedicated professionals who embody diversity and mutual support. We foster an environment where assistance and encouragement are always available, and we thrive on energizing one another. Our team is divided into five sub-teams: HR Core, Business HR, Talent & Performance, Learning & Development, and People & Workplace Experience. Each sub-team holds weekly meetings to stay aligned, and we come together as a full HC team once a quarter. Joining our team means you'll have the opportunity to grow, positively challenge others, and be challenged yourself.

What will I do as a Senior HR Business Partner?

HR Business Partners act as a bridge between the business units and Human Capital function to shape and implement the People element in our strategy. They collaborate with Senior Leadership and Partners to understand the business goals and objectives to successfully utilize and develop HR practices and tools that support those goals. With HR Specialists, they mobilize and coach the Team Leaders to be successful in their roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Enable implementation of business objectives by utilizing a variety of HR tools and services.
• Facilitate organizational development and change management initiatives.
• Implement network-driven people initiatives in the business unit by promoting the idea and integrating the initiative into the business context.
• Work as a member of the Business Leadership Team to provide strategic advice from a people perspective and facilitate effective meeting practices.
• Facilitate the annual people processes within the defined organization, supported by the wider HR team.
• Analyze and address people metrics, workforce planning, and talent management needs.
• Consult with business leaders on people-related issues and support on employment law matters.
• Work closely with business leaders to enable sustainable careers and wellbeing.

What doyou expect from me?

• Strong business acumen and evidence of impactful role in the Leadership Team.
• Proven track record in organizational change management.
• Extensive practical understanding of employment law and solid hands-on experience with employment matters.
• Capability to prepare actionable project plans, and impactful concepts and presentations to sell the ideas to leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders and to have an impact on the organization.
• Tactful communication to navigate sensitive situations.
• Ability to utilize tech and AI tools, analyze data, and make strategic recommendations based on the data.
• Master's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of HR experience, including exposure to various HR functions and HR Leadership roles.
• Ability to work impactfully both in Finnish and English.

Diverse, equal, and inclusive recruitment

All our recruitment decisions are made without discrimination, considering factors such as age, gender, nationality, health, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or marital status. We strive to ensure that everyone feels included and valued for who they are.

For any inquiries, please send an email to [e-mail] or call Human Capital Leader Tytti Bergman on Wednesday November 4 at 11:00-12:00 AM or on November 5 8:15-9:00 AM, mobile phone number 050 555 5342.