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We are currently looking for HR Specialist with Finnish language skills to join our team in Develop & Perform at UPM Global HR Service Center located in Eximius Park in Zabierzów, Kraków area.
Greetings from your future manager
"If you are looking for the job in international team with great atmosphere and open-minded professionals, where you can develop your career and help others to develop, then UPM Develop & Perform team is place to be. We are part of a larger team who are all working on Development and Performance processes for UPM employees globally. As a team we always support each other and targeting our UPM employees getting the best service experience." - Irina Stepanova, Manager, HRS Develop & Perform
What you will do
Support the local UPM units in various tasks related to training
Provide advice to employees and managers related to HR processes and policies
Keep the HR data in Workday system accurate and up to date
Participate in additional HR projects and initiatives with a possibility of implementing your own ideas
Be responsible for learning and development activities for UPM employees
Coordinate face-to-face and digital training sessions
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Make practical arrangements, manage participants, collect feedback
Create reports
Verify training invoices
Who you are
You have at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field of study
You have a drive for Human Resources
You are comfortable working with software and different systems; strong Excel skills are an advantage
You demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail
You can systematically approach a high volume of diverse assignments and handle competing priorities
You are committed to quality service and customer satisfaction
You work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team
You have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to fluently speak Finnish and English. The ability to work also in a third language - Spanish is considered an asset
This is what we offer to you
Meaningful job: We are proud of what we do. Our work highlights the expertise of our personnel, the high quality of our products and the company's values.
Inspired and motivated teams: We have highly skilled workforce. We are a multifaceted, international organization that works as a team to achieve our shared goals.
Responsibility for people and environment: Our ethical principles embrace people as well as the environment. We are always aiming to build a more sustainable future.
Comprehensive onboarding and development opportunities: We provide you with the knowledge you need to perform well in your role and to feel like a part of the team, you can also take part in additional assignments and learn new valuable skills.
Support with relocation to Kraków: which includes flight tickets and free accommodation for the duration of the fixed term contract. Kraków is an international and affordable city offering a wide range of attractions as well as great transport connections to the Tatra Mountains and other parts of Poland!
Attractive benefits package: UPM’s benefits package includes private medical health care, life insurance, sport’s card, budget for external training, and company phone also for private use.
Flexible work arrangements: employing a hybrid model, our employees can split their working time between their home and the office. We support flexible working hours within agreed frame. Our office and ways of working are adjusted to meet the highest safety standards.
Additional information about the position
This position offers a hybrid working model, combining remote work from home with regular on-site collaboration.
The position holder will report to Manager, HRS Develop & Perform.
For further information about the role, please contact Irina Stepanova, Manager, HRS Develop & Perform at [email protected].
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter both in English by July 24, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.
For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Services team at [email protected] or tel. +48123999499.
Learn more about how to apply from our Careers page.
Country-specific information
If you have any concerns about the recruitment and selection process, you can report those online through the UPM Report Misconduct channel using the link: https://www.upm.com/investors/governance/compliance/reportmisconduct/.
UPM business information
UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. In Poland, UPM is running two factories near Wrocław, a Human Resources Services in Kraków and UPM Business Hub at the heart of the city of Wrocław. At the moment, the Wrocław Hub brings together over 600 professionals in customer, supplier and financial services.
What makes us unique? The Finnish leadership culture encourages people in personal growth and self-development, and our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage – are visible in our everyday work. We are inspired by the limitless opportunities of the bioeconomy and we lead the way towards a future beyond fossils. Got interested? Join us on this exciting path! #growthwithUPM
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Fluent Finnish (oral and written)
- Fluent English (oral and written)
- Comfortable working with software and HR systems (Workday)
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to manage high volume of diverse assignments and competing priorities
- Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills
- Strong Excel skills
- Ability to speak Spanish
What We Do
We deliver renewable and responsible solutions and innovate for a future beyond fossils across six business areas: UPM Fibres, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers and UPM Plywood. As the industry leader in responsibility, we are committed to the UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the science-based targets to mitigate climate change. We employ 17,200 people worldwide and our annual sales are approximately EUR 11.7 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. UPM Biofore – Beyond fossils. www.upm.com
