
People Operations Specialist
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("Company in Helsinki, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 29% lower. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€2,900–€7,800). The listed pay band (€3,600–€4,000) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 11 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All roles in Helsinki, Finland | €2,080/per month | €2,930/per month | €5,000/per month |
| Company in Helsinki, Finland | €2,900/per month | €4,550/per month | €7,800/per month |
People Operations Specialist at Staria will be a key part of the People team, ensuring a smooth employee experience throughout the lifecycle, coordinating international payroll processes, handling contractual documentation, HRIS data accuracy, onboarding/offboarding, and mobility support for international movements. The role works closely with line managers, employees, the People team, finance, and external partners. The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a hybrid work model in Helsinki, with a payroll range of €3600-€4000 per month including holiday pay. The team primarily operates in Helsinki, with opportunities for remote work. We value collaboration, a service-minded attitude, and process improvement. Requirements include multiple years’ HR/People Operations experience, payroll coordination with external providers, understanding of employment administration, HR processes, HRIS experience, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, good Finnish and English skills. Desirable: international experience, growth-company environment, international mobility HR administration (A1, work permits/visas). How to apply: submit CV or LinkedIn and answer a few questions by 6 September 2026. Contact Jenni Kuokkanen for more information. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. More about Staria and our values: Collaboration, Courage, Commitment.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Coordinate international payroll processes with external payroll providers.
- Act as liaison for payroll-related queries, timelines, and data transfers.
- Oversee daily operation of the People Service Desk and ensure employee and manager questions progress smoothly.
- Draft and maintain employment contracts, contract amendments, certificates and other documentation.
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of employee data in the HR system.
- Coordinate onboarding, offboarding and internal mobility processes.
- Support administrative processes related to international mobility (A1 certificates, work permits and visas) and HR governance.
- Develop People Operations processes, documentation and operating models to become smoother.
Requirements
- At least two years of HR / People Operations experience.
- Experience coordinating payroll and working with external service providers.
- Understanding of employment administration, contracts and HR processes.
- Experience with HRIS systems and employee data management.
- Ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple tasks.
- Meticulous approach to documentation and data handling.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with different stakeholders.
- Service-oriented attitude and willingness to assist employees and managers with HR questions.
- Interest in developing processes and finding smoother ways of working.
- Strong Finnish and English skills.
Skills & Technologies
Benefits & Perks
Recruitment Process
- 1Submit CV/LinkedIn
- 2Shortlisting
- 3Interview rounds
- 4Offer
- 5Onboarding

| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Helsinki, Finland | 19 |
| Tampere, Finland | 9 |
| Turku, Finland | 9 |
| Lahti, Finland | 6 |
| Salo, Finland | 5 |
| Kotka, Finland | 5 |
| Oulu, Finland | 4 |
| Stockholm, Sweden | 3 |
| Remote - Finland | 2 |
| Remote | 2 |
| Remote - Sweden | 2 |
| Oslo, Norway | 2 |
| Gothenburg, Sweden | 1 |
| Stavanger, Norway | 1 |
| Czech Republic | 1 |
| Remote - Global | 1 |
| Vaasa, Finland | 1 |
| Tallinn, Estonia | 1 |
| Remote - Czechia | 1 |
| Remote - Norway | 1 |
| Estonia | 1 |
| Sweden | 1 |
| Brno, Czech Republic | 1 |
| Norway | 1 |
| Finland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Accounting Advisor | 3 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 2 |
| Key Account Executive | 1 |
| NetSuite Consultant | 1 |
| Senior NetSuite Consultant | 1 |
| AI & Process Automation Specialist | 1 |
| Sales Representative | 1 |
| People Operations Specialist | 1 |
| Senior ERP Consultant | 1 |
| IT Specialist | 1 |
| Accounting Specialist | 1 |
| Consultant | 1 |
| Senior | 1 |
| Sales Support Manager | 1 |
| Group Accounting | 1 |
| Director | 1 |
| Software Developer | 1 |
| Support Consultant | 1 |
| IT Architect | 1 |
| Data Engineer | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 9 |
| Senior | 8 |
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