Head of HR (m/w/d)

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent - want to join the ride?

Wärtsilä employs over 5,000 professionals, 70 different nationalities in Finland, in Vaasa, Helsinki and Turku. All Wärtsilä businesses and support functions have presence in Finland, with the company worldwide headquarters are in Helsinki. We are on an amazing journey to decarbonise Marine and Energy with our customers around the globe. To support our journey, we are seeking for a Head of HR for Finland. The preferred location for the role is Helsinki, Finland, but Turku and Vaasa, Finland are also possible.

In this role you interact on daily basis with business stakeholders in and outside Finland. You secure seamless delivery of HR services to the organisation, collaborating with businesses, global functions and the other HR teams; Talent Acquisition, the People Support Hub, Business HR, the CoEs. You work with your peers abroad in the People Services Europe team. You are a member of the Wärtsilä Finland management team and are pivotal in the success of Wärtsilä in Finland and beyond.

Main tasks

• You lead a team of 10 HR managers and payroll professionals, supporting employees and line managers
• As a People Partner you advise and coach the Managing Directors of the local entities and the country management team
• You contribute to local governance, drive local consultation processes, and contribute to managing organisational changes
• You lead fair employment practices, ensuring compliance with local laws and legislation
• You manage the local benefits agenda and support line management in the deployment of annual clock processes and performance management
• You drive continuous improvement activities to enable Wärtsilä Finland to be on the leading edge
• You drive local employer branding activities in collaboration with Talent Acquisition team

We are looking for someone who brings

• A minimum of 15 years of HR experience in a complex global business environment
• At least 5 years of leadership experience, with a proven track record of building engagement and fostering team development
• Experience working within headquarter dynamics
• Solid experience in driving transformation processes and engaging effectively with relevant stakeholders. You understand that consultation is about building trust and dialogue, in addition to compliance and negotiation.
• A dedicated service mindset towards employees, line managers and internal stakeholders, combined with a hands-on approach, covering both managerial and operational tasks
• Conceptual strength paired with a practical, solution-oriented mentality
• Strong knowledge of Finnish employment legislation and ability to apply legal concepts to real-world situations
• Fluency in Finnish and English; Swedish is considered an advantage

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other's growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don't always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon by submitting your application through our Careers portal before the application deadline of 23.02.2026. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. For further questions please reach out to Minna Pentilä ([email protected]) with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country. All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed.