Payroll and HR Specialist

**Do you want to be part of building the personnel processes of a growing industrial company?** Aisti is bringing a new generation of wood-fiber-based acoustic material to the market, challenging traditional construction solutions. At the same time, we are building a modern production plant in Kitee, combining new material technology, sustainable production, and continuous development. Our growth is accelerating as production starts and the number of employees increases significantly. Therefore, we are now looking for a Payroll Specialist / HR Specialist who will take a central role in developing payroll, personnel administration, and HR processes. In this position, you will not be stepping into a ready-made environment where everything is already defined. You will join a phase where the organization is growing rapidly, new operating models are being built, and personnel processes are developed according to business needs. You will not enter a predefined role, but will instead build operating methods, systems, and processes together with the rest of the organization, which will have a direct impact on the employee experience and the organization's functionality. **What does your work look like?** In this role, you will be holistically responsible for Aisti's payroll and support the daily operations of personnel administration in cooperation with supervisors, employees, and HR. You will play an important role in ensuring that salaries are paid correctly and on time, personnel data is up to date, and personnel processes support the needs of a growing organization. With growth, you will also participate in the development of operating methods and systems. The work combines operational tasks, problem-solving, and the opportunity to influence how personnel administration at Aisti is built in the future. In daily life, this means that one day you handle payroll runs and working time interpretations, another day you prepare employment-related documents and advise supervisors on personnel matters, and a third day you develop HR processes or participate in the implementation of new operating methods. **Your key tasks are:** - independently managing payroll calculation and payment - applying Chemical Industry collective agreements and labor legislation in practical payroll administration - maintaining working time, absence, and personnel data in HR systems - handling administrative tasks related to the employment lifecycle - preparing official notifications and personnel reports - supporting supervisors and employees with payroll and personnel administration queries - participating in the coordination of recruitment, onboarding, and personnel processes - developing HR operating methods, processes, and systems - participating in the maintenance, reporting, and analysis of personnel data - helping to build the personnel administration practices of a growing organization **Working model and location** Our locations are in Jyväskylä and Kitee. The primary location for the position can be agreed upon as either Jyväskylä or Kitee, depending on the selected person. You will work in close cooperation with personnel at both locations. We offer a flexible hybrid model where remote work is possible, considering the nature of the task. However, the position requires regular presence at our locations and occasional travel between Jyväskylä and Kitee. **Our value is exceptional** This means a desire to do things exceptionally. Not just well, but in a way that moves things forward and challenges conventional solutions. In this role, this is particularly evident in how you combine accuracy, a service-oriented attitude, and a willingness to develop. You understand that functional personnel processes and reliable payroll are central to the employee experience and the organization's success. At the same time, we are open about the daily work: not everything is ready yet. We are growing strongly, building new operating models, and continuously developing processes. This requires initiative, flexibility, and the ability to operate in a changing environment. **What do we expect from you?** - suitable education, for example, in payroll, personnel, or financial administration - experience in payroll and managing payroll administration wholes - experience in applying collective agreements in practice - understanding of HR administration processes and employment matters - a careful, systematic, and precise way of working - ability to work independently and take responsibility for your own area of duty - good cooperation and interaction skills - fluent Finnish and good English language skills **Considered an advantage:** - experience with Chemical Industry collective agreements - experience in payroll administration of an industrial or manufacturing company - experience with HR systems and personnel data management - experience in developing HR processes - knowledge of the basics of accounting or interest in expanding expertise to financial administration tasks in the future **What do we offer you?** - a central role in building the personnel processes of a growing industrial company - a versatile role combining payroll, HR administration, and the development of personnel processes - the opportunity to influence the development of operating methods, systems, and processes - a responsible role where you see the impact of your work on the entire organization's operations - the opportunity to grow with the role as the company grows - an enthusiastic and low-hierarchy work community The salary range for the position is approximately €3,400–3,800/month depending on the selected person's experience. **Additionally, we offer:** - an option program for all staff - sports and culture benefit (ePassi) - comprehensive occupational health care - leisure travel insurance At Aisti, we want you to be proud of what you build and how you influence the functionality of a growing organization, the employee experience, and the construction of personnel processes.