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Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 12,000 students, 400 professors and close to 4,000 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

Do you have passion for people and impact? Are you looking to join an ambitious community of the sharpest minds driven by the purpose to solve the greatest societal challenges?

Join us in shaping the future!

We are looking for an HR Manager for our largest school, the School of Science . You will be part of the School’s management team and the University’s HR management team, reporting to the Dean of the School and in matrix to CHRO. The School of Science employs more than 1,000 employees.

The role of an HR Manager is highly important to the School’s success. People are our most important assets and together with the management team and support from the University, you will ensure our collaborative, curious and responsible culture is promoted. You are in a key role in enabling the development of education, research, and impact in the School of Science.

Your role and goals

• Acting as a strategic partner for the School’s management team.
• Coaching and supporting management and supervisors.
• Leading a team of 10 HR professionals and enabling their success, well-being and engagement.
• Organisational development and change leadership.
• Strategic and operational HR activities, resource planning, and developing and implementing HR processes in the School.
• Collaborating actively with our internal and external stakeholders
• Fostering our culture and positive employer brand.

What do we offer you?

• Meaningful and inspiring environment. We are proud of our purpose to shape a sustainable future. We spark the game changers of tomorrow, and renew society with research-based knowledge, creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Culture that inspires and includes everyone. All our work is guided by the values of the university: responsibility, courage, and collaboration.  It’s the people that create Aalto, now and in the future. We want to be an open community where equality and inclusion enable curiosity, innovation, collaboration and wellbeing.
• Responsible and meaningful role with true impact in our School’s success, and in the end, in the wellbeing and development of our society.
• Support, coaching and sparring when you feel you need it.
• Great possibilities for competence development and learning. We constantly keep learning to find the most impactful ways to empower – and invest in – our people.

Our vast array of professional development opportunities means you will grow and learn, having the chance to participate actively in staff trainings and development projects based on your interests and needs. There is great freedom in your role, and we have a flexible modern working culture. We value work-life balance and well-being in all the aspects of life.

Your experience and ambitions

You are an experienced HR professional with solid experience in versatile HR activities in an international and multicultural environment. You build a positive atmosphere among your stakeholders.

• Proven track record working as an HR manager, HR business partner or similar role in a preferably large and international organisation
• Experience in strategic and hands-on HR support for management and supervisors
• Good knowledge and experience of Finnish HR practices and employment law
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, positive and open mindset
• Strong skills in building relationships with faculty, staff, University leadership and other stakeholders
• Dynamic, collaborative, solution oriented and innovative working style
• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Excellent skills in English, working proficiency in Finnish
• In addition, we value your background as a line manager and previous experience in an academic environment.

We work in a hybrid way, and the primary workplace is Otaniemi, Espoo. The Otaniemi campus is a thriving and connected community of 100 nationalities, 12,000 students and 4,500 employees. Life at the transformed campus is vibrant and filled with amazing architecture, calming nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, services and good connections along the recently opened metro line.

Join us!

If you’re keen to join our community, please submit your CV and cover letter in English through our recruitment system by 28.3.2022.

Want to hear more about the position, and about what makes us unique? You can reach out to Riitta Silvennoinen, by email [email protected] , or phone +358 40 525 9257.

We will go through applications, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview already during the application period. You will hear from us the latest in the second week of April. We aim to have a transparent and equal recruitment process, so feel free to ask us for feedback.

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