HR Business Partner

At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys staying close to the business, supporting managers in practical people topics and helping build a well-functioning workplace?

We are looking for a hands-on HR Business Partner to support our Iittala Factory and Hämeenlinna Distribution Centre

In this role, you will be close to daily operations and act as a trusted HR partner for managers and employees. You will provide practical guidance, support fair and consistent people practices, and help managers navigate everyday HR matters as well as periods of change.

What you will do

As HR Business Partner, you will:

• Act as the first HR contact for managers and employees at the Iittala Factory and Hämeenlinna Distribution Centre
• Support managers in day-to-day people topics, including performance, absence, wellbeing, conduct, working arrangements and team situations
• Provide practical guidance on Finnish employment legislation, collective agreements, company policies and local HR practices
• Work with employee representatives and support local negotiations, consultation processes and workplace cooperation topics
• Support the Factory Management Team with HR input on people plans, resourcing needs, recruiting, capability topics and local ways of working
• Ensure HR processes are implemented consistently, including annual processes, policy follow-up and practical manager support
• Maintain high-quality HR data and contribute to HR reporting, audits and follow-up activities
• Support selected employee lifecycle activities at the Espoo Campus
• Collaborate with HR colleagues across the Nordics to share learnings, align practices and support a consistent employee experience
• Contribute to local and Nordic HR projects where hands-on HRBP input is needed

What we are looking for

• Experience in a broad HR Business Partner or senior HR Generalist role, preferably in an operational business environment
• Strong practical experience in employee relations, Finnish employment legislation and collective agreement matters
• Experience coaching and advising managers in complex day-to-day HR situations
• The ability to manage several priorities independently in a dynamic operating environment
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder-management skills
• A relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree, diploma, or equivalent expertise gained through professional experience
• Experience from manufacturing, logistics, retail or another operational environment is considered an advantage.
• Fluency in Finnish and English

What will help you succeed

You enjoy working close to managers and employees and finding practical, sustainable solutions.

You build trust naturally with managers, employees and employee representatives. You are comfortable moving between manufacturing, logistics and office environments, and you enjoy a varied role that combines HR support, manager coaching and continuous improvement of ways of working. You are also comfortable in supporting change.

Your working environment

The role requires weekly presence at the Iittala Factory, as close collaboration with managers, employees and local operations is an important part of the position.

The role also includes regular presence at Hämeenlinna Distribution Centre and occasional work from Espoo Campus, with limited travel outside Finland. You will report to the VP HR, IMNB.

What we offer

We offer a varied and meaningful HR role close to local operations, where you can drive change and make a tangible impact on managers, employees and everyday ways of working. You will be part of a collaborative Nordic HR team in a global company, working with some of Finland’s most loved and iconic brands.

Interested?

If you would like to contribute to the people experience behind some of Finland’s most loved and iconic brands, we would be happy to hear from you. We review applications on a continuous basis, so please submit your application today! Last day to apply is 13th September.

We are committed to protecting your personal data, so we only accept applications through our career website.

Last day of application:

2026-09-13

At Fiskars, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.

Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.

Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.

Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.

Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.

Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary

Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth. In 2024, Fiskars Group’s global net sales were EUR 1.2 billion and we had close to 7,000 employees. We have two Business Areas (BA), Vita and Fiskars.

BA Vita offers premium and luxury products for the tableware, drinkware, jewelry and interior categories. Its well-known brands include Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Moomin Arabia, Iittala and Waterford. In 2024, BA Vita’s reported net sales were EUR 605 million. Already 50% of BA Vita’s net sales comes from direct-to-consumer sales, comprising approximately 500 stores and approximately 60 e-commerce sites.

BA Fiskars consists of the gardening and outdoor categories, in addition to the scissors and creating, as well as cooking categories. The brands include Fiskars and Gerber. In 2024, BA Fiskars’ net sales were EUR 547 million.

Read more: fiskarsgroup.com