HR System Manager

NG Nordic is a leading Nordic provider of circular solutions and environmental services. By transforming waste into valuable resources and removing hazardous substances from circulation, we are avoiding emissions, protecting natural ecosystems, and scaling access to circular materials.NG Nordic is a vital part of the Nordic industrial infrastructure, generating EUR 1.3 billion in revenue with a team of about 3,400 employees and 90 sites.Imagine a world without wasteEvery year, we humans use almost twice as many raw materials as our Earth can produce. In the long term, this will have serious consequences. At NG Nordic, we work to create solutions where what you use doesn’t end up as waste but can instead be reused.To reach this goal, we’ve developed world-leading collection and recycling technology. We create solutions that allowwhat you no longer need to be transformed into raw materials for completely new products.We don’t think “use and throw away” – we think “use, and use AGAIN.”Meet our technology environmentFollowing our merger with Fortum Recycling & Waste, NG Nordic is now the largest recycling and environmental services company in the Nordics. We have ambitious growth plans in our strategy. Our IT unit is in high-growth mode, building and further developing our capabilities.In this renewal phase, we’re looking for an HR System Manager who can take full ownership of our group's HR system architecture. In this independent yet collaborative role, you will be responsible for the entire HR systems domain, serving as the key expert and driving force behind its development.You would begin by assessing how our current HR systems meet both our present and future needs, and by planning the necessary actions to move forward. At the moment, we have some country-specific systems in Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, but we prefer unified, group-wide systems wherever possible.You’ll be part of a team of five experienced and friendly IT applications professionals, led by Maria Siilmaa.You can work either at our headquarters in Keilaniemi, Espoo, or flexibly from your home office. We aim to meet at the office twice per week, with flexibility. Our Group HR is based in Norway, so there will be occasional travel to meet them in Oslo.Are you our new HR System Manager?This is a senior role at the heart of our HR system transformation. As an HR System Manager, you get to shape the future of our HR system landscape.You’ll get to:Own and manage all HR-related systems covering the following processes: recruitment and hiring, role and employment status management, compensation and benefits, performance development and management, learning and development, time management, payroll management, occupational health management, and travel management.Lead system implementation projects, translate business requirements into technical specifications, define data flows, and drive the continuous development of live systems.Collaborate with business stakeholders in HR to improve system usage, processes, and functionalityCoordinate vendor activities and work closely with the chosen technology providersTo succeed in this role, you have:At least 5 years of experience in HR processes and related IT systems, covering processesExperience in leading HR system implementations from gathering business requirements and translating those into system specification (incl. dataflows and integration development specifications) as well as managing further development of live systemsAbility to lead and drive issues to completionFluent English and excellent communication skillsWhat we can offer you:Purpose-driven work with a possibility to contribute to a more sustainable future.Supportive, experienced, and collaborative colleagues/teamCollaborative culture within a new, growing, and mission-focused company.Flexible working model with support for work-life balance.Office location in Espoo, Finland, Oslo, Norway, or at any of our sites in the Nordics.We hope you’ll reach out!Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of our organization. Apply by 20.11.2025. We will review applications already during the application period.For further information, if needed, please contact Maria Siilmaa, Head of Applications, at maria.siilmaa@ngnordic.com (preferred) or +358 50 372 0095.