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HR Advisor

GXO Logistics
Finlandfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jul 2025

About the role

HR Advisor

Exciting opportunity, we are currently recruiting for a HR Advisor for Hamina, Finland.  This role is supporting various sites across the Nordics incorporating, Sweden and Norway, reporting into a HR Manager.

If you are a passionate HR professional seeking a challenge and rewarding role in a dynamic international environment apply now!

  • Fluent in Finnish and English, speaking and written
  • Clear understanding of Finnish laws and legislations
  • Must have the ability to take the HR lead for employees of these sites within these countries, working independently
  • Must be from Logistics/Supply chain or similar operational based industry
  • Previous experience is required as a HR professional
  • Union experience is a must
  • Due to the nature of the role, you will need to be a driver and have access to a car
  • Some travel might be required

 

What your day looks like as a HR Advisor

  • You will oversee the full HR cycle form recruitment, to onboarding, to employee experience and engagement, applying the local employment law
  • You will be managing the screening, hiring, onboarding, and development of new employees
  • You will act as a liaison between employees and management on different issues/topics or ER matters
  • You have the ability to analyse data from support and translate it into HR initiatives, whilst supporting sites management identifying and implementing HR interventions that positively impact profitability
  • You will ensure compliance with the company policies, labor laws, and industry regulations
  • You will be the point of contact for Union
  • You will coordinate training and coaching to management leadership on policies, teamwork, and compliance
  • You will be promoting employee engagement and a positive working environment through regular personal contact
  • Supporting and implementing GXO HR EMEA initiatives
  • Maintaining accurate and compliant HR documentation and records dealing with confidential data
  • Leading, reporting HR-related administrative tasks in a timely and professional manner
  • Ensuring safe working practices and contributing to environmental performance initiatives

 

What do you need to be successful

  • Fluent in Finnish and English, speaking and written, Norwegian and Swedish language would be an advantage
  • Clear understanding of Finnish laws and legislations
  • Must have the ability to take the HR lead for employees of these sites within these countries, working independently
  • Must be from Logistics/Supply chain or similar operational based industry
  • Previous experience is required as a HR professional, dealing with payroll queries and case management
  • Union experience is a must
  • Excel intermediate level as minimum required, with exposure to other systems; protime, visma or Success Factors/SF would be beneficial but not essential

 

What we offer you

  • You work in a dynamic organisation in which development and own input are central
  • In addition to a competitive salary, we offer you a bonus.
  • You are entitled to 24 holidays, plus holiday bonus
  • A job with a lot of responsibility, where every day is never the same
  • Enterprising, open, and informal organisational culture

 

Your future work environment

Working at GXO Logistics means working in a dynamic and international organization. An exciting environment where there is plenty of room for personal input and development. Employees at GXO Logistics are in charge of their own success. Whatever your role at GXO Logistics, you face new challenges every day, allowing you to develop to your full potential. We support you in your development, so that you can contribute to the entrepreneurship of our organization.
Customer satisfaction, personal employee growth and sustainability are at the heart of GXO Logistics' business philosophy. Today, this ambitious company is one of the top 3 logistics service providers in the world.

 

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