HR Specialist

At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. Together, we are making every move count.

We're making every move count

We are looking for a HR Specialist to deliver customer-centric, compliant HR services that support Kalmar's businesses, line managers, and teams in Finland.

In this role, you will provide expert, country-specific advice to ensure smooth and efficient employment life-cycle processes. Your key responsibilities will include HR administration, operational tasks, and assisting with the entire training and development cycle—from identifying needs to evaluating programs. You will also support various HR projects and development initiatives, including assisting with employer branding activities.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Providing country-specific advice to line managers, ensuring smooth and efficient employment life-cycle processes
• Handling all HR administration and operational tasks , including document management, reporting, and invoice processing
• Supporting HR colleagues and the business with diverse activities, offering advice and services in areas such as talent, recruitment, rewards, and employer branding
• Managing the full training and development cycle , from identifying training needs to designing, delivering, and evaluating programs
• Contributing to various projects and development initiatives within the Country HR scope.
  
  

What you’ll need to succeed

Education

• Suitable educational background, e.g. B.Sc. degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
  
  

Experience

• Previous HR experience, ideally in a generalist role covering different HR process areas
• Passion for Training & Development and Employer Branding topics.
  
  

Key competencies

• Understanding of basic HR processes, incl. laws and regulations of professional apprenticeship
• Ability to use basic tools effectively (HRIS, Google tools)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Finnish
• Customer-focused mindset
• Structured way of working, ability to lead oneself and prioritize tasks
• Good attention to detail.
  
  

What we offer

• Opportunities to grow your career in a global environment with extensive professional development. Our culture promotes continuous learning and development, supported by our internal platform offering hundreds of online courses on various topics
• We prioritise work-life balance, providing flexible working hours and a hybrid work model tailored to meet both your needs and those of your team
• A fixed monthly salary, determined by your experience and skills, along with a performance-based bonus system
• Benefits like a mobile phone, and Edenred lunch and well-being benefit, which can also be used for commuting or health services. We offer comprehensive healthcare through Mehiläinen , supplemented by our health insurance fund for additional well-being coverage
• A place where you can make a real impact with long-term career prospects and meaningful opportunities. As a proud member of the UN Global Compact initiative, Kalmar is committed to sustainable and ethical business practices. Visit our website to learn more about why Kalmar is a great place to work and meet our people .
  
  

Interested to join?

If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your application with a CV now!

About Kalmar

Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2024, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion.

www.kalmarglobal.com