HR Manager

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most - from data centers, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and even the surface of Mars. For a second year running, Vaisala got recognized in TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2026 study. Our team of close to 2,500 experts and 62 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong.

Why Join Us?

• The HR Manager is a professional that will champion the growth of the organization, help build a sustainable culture.
• Partner with business teams/functions to nurture a positive employee experience through timely and proactive HR support in a variety of areas within HR including: talent attraction, talent management, employee engagement, change management, compensation and benefits, and M&A.
• Provide input to develop and execute organization-wide human resources strategy that aligns with the company's vision and business objectives. Must be able to translate business requirements into effective HR practices across the world, delivering people solutions in a compliant, competitive, and cost-effective manner.
• This role is an integral member of the global Human Resources team based in our Louisville, Colorado office for a full-time, on-site position.

What's My Role?

• Partner with leadership teams to ensure the alignment between the company's people strategy processes & practices and the people related decisions.
• Ensure compliance with labor employment law for assigned geographies. Comply with all corporate/local policies, all Vaisala policies, including Code of Conduct.
• Manage complex or sensitive day-to-day people-related topics that support an open, inclusive, and values-based environment.
• Act as a coach with business leaders to embrace best practices and build effective teams and enhance overall employee experience.
• Foster constructive employee relationships across the organization. Understand employee needs and facilitate effective communication channels between leaders and employees. Consult with and advise business leaders on disciplinary process and risk assessment on employee relations and performance related issues.
• Proactively partner with business leaders and global HR to plan and execute Vaisala's human resource processes: performance management, development planning, learning & development, and people forum (workforce planning, succession, talent attraction & movement, knowledge transfer plans, talent engagement & retention strategies, etc.).
• Provide consultation, coaching, and advice to business leaders in areas supported on people and organizational matters and establish operational plans.
• The Human Resources Manager must be passionate about providing the highest standard of customer focus across sites and must excel in a multi-cultural, diverse working environment.

Skills and Knowledge

• Able to independently lead & execute change management programs and projects.
• Maintain data integrity in HRIS systems and compliant record-keeping
• Proficient in US federal, state, and local laws & regulations
• Self-Starter, with ability to manage various responsibilities, high level of accountability, follow-through, think critically, and apply analytical problem solving
• Must be decisive, work with a sense of urgency, attention to detail, and results-oriented with the ability to balance business needs
• Exercise discretion and good judgment when handling confidential information
• Ability to establish trust & credibility and support the organization's priorities working in a collaborative team-based environment
• Excellent organizational skills, superior presentation, interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal)
• Passion for continuous improvement and willingness and courage to challenge the status quo
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn about global HR practices and policies
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%.

What Will You Bring?

• Prefer 5 years of experience from having worked as an HR generalist managing a broad spectrum of HR disciplines with exposure to working with other countries.
• Minimum 2+ years' experience with a technology company
• Competency in Microsoft Office 365, payroll processes, HRMS, and ATS systems.
• Ability to work with remote teams and influence in a matrix organization

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, prefer M.B.A.
• Professional Certifications a plus

ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE: $95,000 - $110,000 base salary with an annual STI bonus plan (on top of base compensation). Salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package which is outlined below. Please send your application including CV soon. We will close the application process when we have a suitable number of qualified candidates. The recruitment process consists of 2 or 3 meetings, including a discussion with the team members.

Our Vaisala solutions contribute to societies and people's lives in over 150 countries - and can even be found in space. With our technological innovations for measuring weather, environmental and industrial conditions, we have a key role in solving the grand social and environmental challenges of our time. We offer you a career with a clear purpose and a chance to create observations for a better world. We take pride in being pioneers who strive to bring about positive changes in both the society and environment, and our work is not done yet. Take advantage of this opportunity and join our team to make a difference!

What we offer

Our benefits package includes: health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, company paid life, long and short term disability, 401(K) plan with company match, a variety of voluntary benefits programs, fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and tuition reimbursement. We also offer holiday pay and a generous paid time off plan.

To be considered for this position you must currently be eligible to work in the U.S. Vaisala participates in the E-Verify employment verification system. Candidates are subject to a complete background check prior to an offer being extended. As a federal contractor, Vaisala reserves the right to enforce government mandated vaccination requirements for its employees.

EOE Veteran/Disability

Vaisala is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons in all facets of employment. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. As a government contractor, Vaisala complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (the Act), which is a law that prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating in employment against individuals with disabilities and requires employers take affirmative action to recruit, hire, promote, and retain these individuals.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application for a recognized disability under applicable law, please contact Human Resources by phone at 303-499-1701 or by email at [email protected]. Please note that you can easily submit application by attaching your LinkedIn profile in the recruitment tool (LinkedIn Apply functionality).