We are looking for a proactive and hands-on People Advisor (HR Generalist) to join Epical on a 12-month fixed-term contract while one of our colleagues is on parental leave.
In this role, you will act as a trusted partner to managers and employees across both Finland and Sweden, supporting both day-to-day HR operations and more complex people-related topics.
This is a broad HR Generalist role where you’ll combine operational excellence with advisory responsibilities, from employee lifecycle management and compensation & benefits to employment law and change processes.
You will play an important role in ensuring smooth HR delivery while contributing to a positive employee experience and a strong, trust-based culture.
Key responsibilities include:
Acting as the main HR partner for Finland, while supporting HR matters in Sweden when needed
Advising on employment law, collective agreements, and employee relations cases
Supporting performance and work ability discussions
Participating in and supporting change negotiations
Managing compensation & benefits processes
Handling HR operations across the employee lifecycle (contracts, onboarding, offboarding, HR data)
Driving and supporting HR projects and process improvements
Acting as Work Safety Manager and leading the Occupational Health & Safety committee
Acting as back-up for payroll in Finland
We’re looking for someone who combines structure with a “doer” mindset, a person who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, building relationships, and making an impact through HR.
To succeed in this role, you likely have:
3+ years of experience working in HR
A university degree in HR, Business Administration, Law, Psychology, or similar
Strong knowledge of Finnish employment law (Swedish employment law is a plus)
Experience working with compensation & benefits
Fluency in Finnish, Swedish, and English (spoken and written)
Experience supporting and advising managers
We also believe you are:
A strong relationship builder who quickly earns trust
A collaborative team player who contributes to a positive team dynamic
Structured and reliable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proactive and solution-oriented, you take initiative and get things done
Curious and confident, you dare to challenge and improve ways of working
A person of high integrity, handling sensitive topics with discretion
Experience from data consultancy and working with the Swedish market is a plus.
At Epical, trust and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. Here’s what you can expect as a part of our team:
Work-life balance Flexible remote working options and an environment that prioritizes your well-being.
Stimulating assignments Work on exciting projects with large enterprise clients in complex environments.
Comprehensive benefits Enjoy a competitive compensation package, training opportunities, and certifications to support your success.
A mission-driven organization Be part of a company dedicated to creating a fairer world by leveraging digital identity responsibly.
Location: Espoo, Finland
Start: Preferably mid August
Duration: at least 12 months (Parental leave cover)
To qualify, you must reside in Finland and have a valid work permit. Please note that background and credit checks may be conducted.
Our expertise is data, our product is trust. Epical is a Nordic data consultancy specialized in areas such as data & analytics, security, applications and integrations. Together with our 400 digital experts, we support and enable the management, utilization and protection of customers’ data. We believe that responsible use of data is a powerful tool for creating positive change in the world, helping to solve some of our most pressing problems for our customers and the society around us. Epical is a subsidiary of Enfo Oy.
