HR Specialist

We are Avolta – bringing together travel retail and food & beverage under one global brand across more than 75 countries. In Finland, we operate at Helsinki Airport – consistently ranked among the best airports in Europe.

Does your heart beat for HR, and would you like to experience the buzz of travel, an international work environment, and the dynamic world of retail and restaurants in your daily work?

Join Avolta’s journey as an HR Specialist parental leave cover, from June 2026 to August 2027.

As an HR Specialist, you will be part of our People & Culture team. Our local HR team of four works closely with operations and other functions, with additional support from our Nordic colleagues in Sweden.

Your key responsibilities

We are looking for an HR Specialist to support our business with day-to-day HR operations and ensure smooth employee lifecycle management. This is a hands-on, versatile role with a strong focus on payroll coordination, HR administration, and employee support.

• Coordinate payroll processes and ensure accurate input data
• Manage HR administration across the full employee lifecycle (contracts, onboarding, offboarding)
• Handle residence permits, right-to-work processes, and access badges
• Support recruitment activities and hiring managers
• Maintain HR systems and employee benefits
• Act as a trusted HR contact for managers and employees

What we are looking for

• Experience in an operational HR role in Finland
• Good understanding of payroll processes Finnish labor law
• Experience or good understanding of workforce planning and working time scheduling
• Knowledge of the MaRa collective agreement is considered an advantage
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Hands-on, service-minded, and detail-oriented approach
• Thrives in a multicultural and transforming environment, is motivated by change and ambiguity, and contributes actively to building future ways of working by creating clarity and shaping new processes.
• Fluent Finnish and English

Why join us?

• Broad HR role with exposure to all key HR processes
• Opportunity to develop and improve HR practices
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

The salary range for the position is €3,500–4,100 per month. We offer a parking space during your working hours or alternatively a commuter benefit, as well as additional benefits through E-passi. You will also receive staff benefits at our own outlets and at other companies operating at the airport.

The employment is fixed-term for approximately 13 months, with a start date no later than June. The role is based at our office located at Helsinki Airport, and working hours are typically during office hours on weekdays. Please note that a standard security clearance will be conducted for all employees working at the airport. You are also required to have a valid passport or photo ID for the access badge. In addition, a valid work and residence permit in Finland is required.

Please submit your application by May 24 at the latest. We will start interviews already during the application period and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about the role, please contact HR Manager Nina Rokala at +358 50 464 6265. She is best available on weekdays between 9–10 AM and 3–4 PM.