HR Business Partner

At OSTP, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are now looking for an HR Business Partner – Competence & Work Ability to join our HR & Communications team of five professionals and strengthen our capabilities in Jakobstad.

In this role, you will play a key part in developing how we build competence, support employee development, and ensure long-term work ability – all in alignment with our strategy and future ambitions in digitalization and AI.

YOUR ROLE

As an HR Business Partner, you will take ownership of key HR processes related to:

COMPETENCE & LEARNING DEVELOPMENT

* Develop and maintain competence management practices, including competence matrices and development planning

* Coordinate training and learning activities (technical, soft skills, and certifications)

* Act as administrator of OSTP Academy (Learning Management System)

* Support the development of digital HR tools and data-driven ways of working

* Build cooperation with educational institutions and support talent pipelines

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

* Own and develop employee development processes (e.g. PDD, onboarding)

* Support supervisors in identifying and implementing development actions

* Monitor competence development and related KPIs

WORK ABILITY & WELL-BEING

* Develop and coordinate work ability management practices (early support, return-to-work)

* Act as the main contact for Occupational Health Care

* Support supervisors in work ability, well-being, and absence-related matters

* Analyze trends and drive preventive actions in cooperation with HSE and HR

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

BACKGROUND

* Bachelors or Masters degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field

* Relevant experience in HR, especially within competence development, employee development, or work ability management

* Experience from an industrial or operational environment is an advantage

SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

* Strong ability to take ownership and drive development forward

* Structured and analytical way of working

* Excellent cooperation and communication skills

* Ability to support and coach supervisors

* Interest in developing digital HR processes and data-driven practices

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

* Understanding of Finnish labor legislation and collective agreements

* Fluent in Finnish, Swedish, and English

WHY JOIN OSTP?

* Be part of developing future-oriented HR practices, including digitalization and AI

* Work in a role with real ownership and impact

* Collaborate closely with supervisors, management, and experts across the organization

* Contribute to building a workplace that supports performance, learning, and well-being

* Join a company committed to safety, responsiveness and sustainability

INTERESTED?

Please apply for the position no later than 2 August 2026. Interviews will be initiated during August.

For more information about the role, please contact HR Manager Leena Kinaret, tel. +358 40 581 6890 or e-mail leena.kinaret@ostp.biz.

Osaamisalue: Henkilöstöhallinto & rekrytointi