Manager, HR processes & Manager Support

Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work, never taking it for granted. We are committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science-based pathway to decarbonize our operations. We find meaning in our purpose: to enrich lives by bridging the world, and our identity and service mindset stems from our iconic brand’s Nordic heritage. Our values – Commitment to care, Working Together, Simplicity and Courage – guide us in everything we do.Over the past years, we have restructured significantly Finnair's People & Culture organization and developed our HR service model to support Finnair's renewal and the implementation of a strategy in the best possible way. Business orientation and support for business continuity are a strong value for us, and we are actively developing our own way of working towards that.We are now looking for aMANAGER, HR PROCESSES & MANAGER SUPPORTto lead Manager Support team, which supports Finnair supervisors in various employee matters and leadership challenges.As Manager, HR Processes & Manager Support, you will play a key role in shaping how we support our managers and drive business success through people. In this role, you will lead and develop a service model that aligns with our business needs and helps managers in handling various individual cases and challenges. You will also be responsible for leading and enhancing the recruitment process, including tools and candidate experience, while collaborating with both internal and external partners involved in the process. Together with the Manager Support team and colleagues in People & Culture team, you’ll bring Finnair’s strategy, values, and the People People plan to life in everyday work.Main ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a support model for Finnair supervisors across all stages of the employee lifecycle (excluding Leadership Team –level managers). Strengthen leadership capabilities by developing a service concept addressing managers’ questions and needs; and by coaching managers in collaboration with the Manager Support team. Ensure hands-on support for all Finnair supervisors with HR systems, tools, and process-related practicalities. Ensure HR guidelines are up-to-date and proactively communicate relevant topics and annual processes. Lead and develop Finnair’s recruitment process, practices, tools, and candidate experience. Ensure GDPR compliance in recruitment data management. Contribute to strategic employer branding initiatives. Lead and manage external partners and vendors supporting recruitment process. Support managers in the recruitment process together with team and other P&C experts. Implement Finnair's strategy and People plan together with our HR Business Partners, HR process owners and other P&C teams. Promote positive teamwork and adherence to Finnair values. Promote understanding of Finnair’s leadership principles and foster leadership growth. Collaborate with HR process owners and HR Business Partners to ensure clarity and efficiency in HR processes and HR support model. Lead and develop the Manager Support team while fostering competence, performance, and collaboration. Our ExpectationsMinimum 5 years’ experience in a senior HR generalist role and/or strong team leadership background Strong competence, work experience and background in HR-matters & processes Excellent leadership, cooperation and communication skills Good facilitation & change management skills Proactive development mindset with hands-on attitude Independent, self-initiated and solution-oriented Passion for people Fluent Finnish and English, both spoken and written Bachelor´s or Master´s degree in relevant field of study Working At FinnairWe offer you an exciting opportunity to work in the fast-changing aviation and international travel industry in a culture that drives and enables professional development and continuous improvement. You will be supported by internally highly rated supervisory work with modern leadership practices that we constantly develop.We are happy to enable our employees to enrich their lives and fulfill their travel dreams by offering a wide leisure travel benefit. We also support the health and wellbeing of our employees through our own Sickness Fund insurance benefit, Epassi (sport, culture, wellbeing or commuting benefit), gyms around the Finnair campus and activities organized by our hobby clubs. Are you ready for the challenge and want to join our team? Submit your application with your CV, cover letter and salary expectation no later than Wednesday, 12 November 2025.For more information, please contact Pia Vuorio (Vice President, People Services) by phone +358 40 7092927 on:Wednesday, 5 November between 10-11am (EEST) Friday, 7 November between 3-4pm (EEST)Please note that we do not process applications submitted via email.Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success.  According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.