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Manager, HR Data and Security

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Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest - Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. Metsä Group’s Group Services employ some 1,000 professionals in finance, IT, sourcing and logistics, HR, technology, business process development, communications, law, and many other fields. Their task is to support Metsä Group and its Business Areas in implementing their strategy. Our specialists’ independent work is supported by a strongly networked workplace community.

We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all. Read more: metsagroup.com/metsaforall.

This recruitment is carried out anonymously.

We are looking for

MANAGER, HR DATA & SECURITY

to strengthen Metsä Group's HR team for a fixed-term contract until 31.08.2026 due to family leave. You will be part of our global HR Data and Analytics team based in Espoo, Finland and reporting to Manager, People Analytics.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to be at the center of HR processes by ensuring a stable and reliable data.

What's your role in the future Metsä?

We are looking for a person who enjoys details but also comprehends the bigger picture. You have both hands-on tasks and development responsibilities in HR data governance and HR data management model.

Main responsibilities

HR data concept ownership
Creating, maintaining and developing the employee data management model
Overall responsibility for HR data in all HR systems
Understanding the HR data content and data flows in integrations in collaboration with solution owners and integration experts
Hands-on creation of new data elements and structures, mass uploads, testing
Data auditing
Workday Security Stream Lead role
- Maintenance of the security concept, implementation of authorization requests, and maintenance of access rights
- Development of the security concept
- Security audits
Communicate, train and support changes in data or security topics

What kind of skills are we looking for?

We expect you to have position relevant education. Previous work experience in HR data management, Workday data, Workday security or Workday reporting is considered an advantage. You are able to work in Finnish and English.

Analytical skills and logical thinking are your main qualities. You can tolerate pressure and focus sufficiently on details. We expect you to bring your expertise to the forefront and be ready to develop, contribute and drive things forward effectively. You can communicate clearly and take responsibility of your own work. You are eager to share your expertise, but also open and willing to learn from your colleagues.

Career in the new era at Metsä Group

The best sparring for business – deepen your expertise as a specialist. At Metsä Group, you’ll work with professionals from many fields. Our atmosphere is open, and it’s easy for newcomers to fit in. We want to renew the business by striving for positive impacts on the environment and society. This means significant development opportunities and agile projects, competence development, and understanding the business. Our big company offers a wide range of career opportunities and many interesting challenges.

Metsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for everyone. We invest in good leadership and personal career support. We take care of the well-being of our personnel and reward good performance. For us, it is important that everyone develops their skills and we enable job rotation across the organization. With us, you always have the support of your team and we offer great opportunities to grow.

We offer our employees a wide range of fringe benefits, including comprehensive occupational health care, and extensive training and development opportunities. To support wellbeing at work, we encourage our employees to take advantage of culture, sports and bicycle benefits.

Metsä Group has a hybrid working model. In this position, part of the work can be done remotely.

Enter a new era in your career, welcome to Metsä Group!

Anonymous recruitment - this is how it works

This is an anonymous recruitment process. The gender and date of birth of the applicant are not asked for on the application form. Personal details such as name, mother tongue, time of studies, name of educational institution and contact details are hidden until the interview stage. Attachments (such as CVs) are also hidden.

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Our system will guide you through the application process. The questions on the application form will help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer all questions carefully. If you’re invited for interview, your CV will be displayed to the recruiters to support the interview.

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Want to hear more? Call us!

Because the application process is anonymous, we don’t record any information about people who contact us. So don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process itself.

Current position holder Jaana Tolvanen will be happy to tell you more about this opportunity: +358 (45) 6527482. The best time to reach her is on Thursday 10th of April at 13-14 and Wednesday 16th of April at 14-15. .

What happens next?

Click on the link above to apply. Note that attachments won’t be visible in anonymous recruitment until the interview stage, so it’s important to fill in the application form carefully. Please send your application as soon as possible, as we’ll already start processing applications during the application period. Please include your cv and salary request. You’ll receive a confirmation message the next morning after your application has been received.

The application will be open until 21.4.2025. We wish you the best of luck!

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What You Should Know About Manager, HR Data and Security, Metsä Group

At Metsä Group, we're on the lookout for a passionate and detail-oriented Manager, HR Data and Security to join our vibrant team in Espoo. As part of the global HR Data and Analytics team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring that our HR data processes run smoothly and efficiently. In this role, you’ll not only own the HR data concept but also work hands-on to maintain and develop our employee data management model. Collaborating closely with solution owners and integration experts, you'll navigate the complex world of HR data, creating new data elements and conducting audits to ensure data integrity. Additionally, you will take charge of our Workday Security Stream, developing security concepts and implementing authorization strategies. If you thrive in an environment that merges analytical skills with strategic oversight, this is your chance to make a significant impact in HR data governance. At Metsä Group, we value diversity and welcome professionals from various backgrounds, so whether you're fresh on the scene or have years of experience under your belt, we want to hear from you! You'll enjoy our supportive and open atmosphere where continuous growth is fostered, alongside excellent benefits like comprehensive occupational health care. If you’re looking to deepen your expertise while contributing to a company with a meaningful mission, then this role is an exciting opportunity to engage with innovative projects in a responsible corporate culture. Let's renew the business and positively impact both the environment and society together. Welcome to the future of HR at Metsä Group!

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What are the main responsibilities of the Manager, HR Data and Security at Metsä Group?

The Manager, HR Data and Security at Metsä Group is responsible for owning the HR data concept, maintaining and developing the employee data management model, and overseeing data governance. This role involves hands-on tasks like creating new data elements and conducting audits to ensure data integrity across all HR systems. Additionally, the manager will lead the Workday Security Stream, focusing on the implementation of security concepts and managing authorization requests and access rights.