HR Business Partner

We are now looking for an HR Business Partner for our client, Merima Oy.

Help Merima build great ships and great employee experiences.

Merima Oy is Finlands leading expert in shipbuilding interiors, operating in demanding international projects. The company is known for high integrity, persistence, and a people-centered approach to business. As a growing international project organization, people are at the core of Merimas strategy and future development.

Merima Oy is looking for an HR Business Partner to support employees and leaders in day-to-day HR matters while continuously developing people practices and ways of working. This role offers a genuine opportunity to influence leadership, organizational development, and the future of HR in an international growth environment.

Your role

In this role, you will work closely with designated business units and functions in Finland, France, and Germany. You will act as the key HR partner for your own areas of responsibility, supporting both everyday HR topics and long-term organizational development.

Your main responsibilities will include:

* Partnering with business units and functions to ensure that people, capabilities, and organizational structures support business success.
* Supporting and coaching managers in people-related topics, advising business leaders, and aligning HR initiatives with business growth and the needs of expanding international operations.
* Acting as a culture champion by fostering a collaborative, ownership-driven culture where engagement and care thrive across international teams.
* Ensuring operational excellence throughout the employee lifecycle and supporting compliance across different operating countries, particularly France and Germany.
* Leading or co-leading HR development projects in areas such as digital HR, AI, talent management, or leadership development, depending on strengths and interests.
* Continuously improving HR processes and ways of working together with the HR team and business stakeholders.

What is expected

A perfect CV is not required from day one. A practical, solution-oriented mindset and willingness to learn are considered more important than ticking every box.

Ideally, you have:

* Approximately 5+ years of experience in a broad HR generalist or HR Business Partner role. Experience in a growing or changing business environment is considered a strong advantage.
* A solid understanding of labor law and experience working in an international environment. Experience related to Germany or France is especially appreciated.
* Experience across several stages of the employee lifecycle (e.g., recruitment, contracts, talent management, onboarding, exits, and HR administration). A strong understanding of how effective people practices support both employees and business performance.
* A structured and proactive way of working, with readiness to take ownership of both strategic and hands-on tasks.
* Experience in project leadership or willingness to take ownership of new HR topics and drive them from idea to implementation.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with managers, employees, and external partners.
* Fluency in Finnish and English.

What is offered

* A permanent role where your work has a visible impact on everyday life across projects and business units.
* An ambitious yet low-hierarchy business environment with genuinely supportive colleagues and a strong sense of collaboration.
* Support from a close HR team, including another HR Business Partner and a Payroll & HR Specialist.
* An international and growing business where people and talent development are at the core of the strategy.
* Flexible ways of working and a modern office environment in Helsinki. The role follows a hybrid working model, with an expectation to work from the office approximately 23 days per week.

How to Apply

Potential candidates will be interviewed already during the application period. Therefore, if you feel this opportunity matches your experience and ambitions, please submit your application and CV in English via the link provided as soon as possible. Unfortunately, applications submitted by email cannot be processed.

More Information About the Role

For further information, please contact Tarja Laakso 045 8588 441 or Sanna Majava 045 8607 556 from Visio Professional.

You can also contact us by email professional@visiohr.fi . Kindly note that email inquiries should be related to the role itself. Personal introductions and candidate presentations are appreciated as part of the formal application process.

VISIO Professional Oy

Visio Professional is part of the Visio Henkilöstöratkaisut Group. Visio Professional is a recruitment partner specialized in office professionals and key personnel positions. Visio Professional – Visio Henkilöstöratkaisut

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