People Business Partner

Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle design company renowned for its original prints and colors. The company’s product portfolio includes high-quality clothing, bags and accessories as well as home décor items ranging from textiles to tableware. When Marimekko was founded in 1951, its unparalleled printed fabrics gave it a strong and unique identity. In 2024, the company's net sales totaled EUR 183 million and comparable operating profit margin was 17.5 percent. Globally, there are roughly 170 Marimekko stores, and online store serves customers in 39 countries. The key markets are Northern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and North America. The Group employs about 480 people. The company’s share is quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. www.marimekko.comJoin our Global People & Culture Team!As a People Business Partner, you will proactively add value to the business by supporting managers in achieving their objectives through best-in-class people management and leadership. This role is pivotal in driving employee engagement, fostering a Marimekko work culture, and ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards. This position is based in Helsinki, Finland and reports to the Chief People Officer. Responsibilities & tasks:As a People Business Partner youproactively consult and coach line management, offering solutions and alternatives on a range of topicsoversee employee lifecycle tasks and responsibilities within your designated responsibility areamanage and resolve complex employee relations matters, conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations as requiredindependently manage employee relations and negotiations with employee representativesmaintain comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to the day-to-day management of employeescollaborate closely with managers and employees to enhance workplace relationships and drive productivity and retentionprovide guidance and input on functional restructuring, workforce planning, and succession planningidentify competence development needsmaintain job grades and job architectureanalyze trends and metrics in partnership with People & Culture team members to develop solutions, programs, and policies, or participate in related projectsYou are also responsible in close collaboration with the Communications teamfor HR corporate reporting (e.g. sustainability reporting such as CSRD and Annual Report) for internal HR communications You also have a possibility to lead occasional development projects.Required skills/abilities:Strong verbal and written communication in Finnish and EnglishEffective interpersonal skills: proactive in fast-paced settingsAble to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies independentlyExcellent time management and multitasking abilitiesSolid analytical and problem-solving abilitiesStrong business acumenAdaptable and confidentExperience:Extensive experience as an People Business Partner, preferably in an international business environmentDemonstrated expertise in resolving employee relations matters independentlyBackground in HR communications, with excellence in both written and oral communicationQualifications That Are Good To HavePrevious experience of a business unit or country leadership teamExperience with CSRD or other forms of sustainability reportingWhy you will enjoy working at MarimekkoOpportunity to play an influential role in shaping our people practisesOur inclusive, collaborative, and value-driven organizational cultureBeing part of our ongoing international growth journeyBeing part of our mission to bring color and joy into lives and homes everywhere and encourage people to be happy as they areIf you are passionate about shaping people strategies and driving organizational success, join us as a People Business Partner. Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter including your salary expectations via our career site at http://company.marimekko.com/careers Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so send your application as soon as possible.Marimekko's culture and working environment are founded on equality, inclusion and cherishing diversity. Marimekko welcomes and encourages everyone regardless of their national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion or other personal characteristic to apply. Recruitment is always based on business need, and the candidates are evaluated on relevant knowledge, skills and experience as well as motivation. Marimekko is ranked as the 3rd Most Attractive Employer in Finland amongst business professionals according to Universum’s ranking. Marimekko is also the 4th most attractive employer in Finland amongst business students. Read more about the Universum’s ranking on their website.