HR Business Partner

At OSTP, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are now looking for an HR Business Partner – Competence & Work Ability to join our HR & Communications team of five professionals and strengthen our capabilities in Jakobstad. In this role, you will play a key part in developing how we build competence, support employee development, and ensure long-term work ability – all in alignment with our strategy and future ambitions in digitalization and AI. YOUR ROLE As an HR Business Partner, you will take ownership of key HR processes related to: COMPETENCE & LEARNING DEVELOPMENT * Develop and maintain competence management practices, including competence matrices and development planning * Coordinate training and learning activities (technical, soft skills, and certifications) * Act as administrator of OSTP Academy (Learning Management System) * Support the development of digital HR tools and data-driven ways of working * Build cooperation with educational institutions and support talent pipelines EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT * Own and develop employee development processes (e.g. PDD, onboarding) * Support supervisors in identifying and implementing development actions * Monitor competence development and related KPIs WORK ABILITY & WELL-BEING * Develop and coordinate work ability management practices (early support, return-to-work) * Act as the main contact for Occupational Health Care * Support supervisors in work ability, well-being, and absence-related matters * Analyze trends and drive preventive actions in cooperation with HSE and HR WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU BACKGROUND * Bachelors or Masters degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field * Relevant experience in HR, especially within competence development, employee development, or work ability management * Experience from an industrial or operational environment is an advantage SKILLS & CAPABILITIES * Strong ability to take ownership and drive development forward * Structured and analytical way of working * Excellent cooperation and communication skills * Ability to support and coach supervisors * Interest in developing digital HR processes and data-driven practices OTHER REQUIREMENTS * Understanding of Finnish labor legislation and collective agreements * Fluent in Finnish, Swedish, and English WHY JOIN OSTP? * Be part of developing future-oriented HR practices, including digitalization and AI * Work in a role with real ownership and impact * Collaborate closely with supervisors, management, and experts across the organization * Contribute to building a workplace that supports performance, learning, and well-being * Join a company committed to safety, responsiveness and sustainability INTERESTED? Please apply for the position no later than 2 August 2026. Interviews will be initiated during August. For more information about the role, please contact HR Manager Leena Kinaret, tel. +358 40 581 6890 or e-mail leena.kinaret@ostp.biz.