Human Resources Specialist

We are seeking a motivated and eager-to-learn HR specialist for the City of Uusikaupunki's personnel services. This is a fixed-term maternity-leave substitute position with an expected duration of about one year. The HR specialist's responsibilities include acting as the main administrator of the HR system, maintaining and reporting on personnel, contractual, and payroll data, and advising users in system usage. You will maintain the city's payroll system and be responsible for tasks such as calculating local allowance entitlements. You will advise supervisors on matters related to collective agreements and employment information. You will be responsible for calculating seniority allowances, issuing necessary employment certificates, and preparing personnel-related decisions. You will act as a secretary in negotiations and prepare minutes in the case management system Dynasty. In addition, you will manage personnel benefits and employee recognition. We have recently established a service center providing payroll and financial administration services. You will work closely with payroll clerks and support the payroll team. Depending on your background and skills, you may lead the payroll team. We have started using a new payroll and HR system (Personec F and ESS), so you will participate in active maintenance and development work. It is expected that the payroll team's workload will grow, and you will have an active role in supporting this growth. In HR work you will be supported by the City of Uusikaupunki's HR Director and the experts in administration and payroll. We consider an enthusiastic and eager-to-learn attitude the most important criterion for success in the role. You will be proficient with IT systems and harness them in your work. You will enjoy learning the systems independently so you can also help others when needed. We value previous experience in HR administration and, in particular, municipal sector experience, but even more important is the motivation to work in HR services and develop services that support the entire city organization. You will gladly advise and help others in your work. Knowledge of collective agreements, especially municipal KVTES or OVTES, or other municipal administration experience, is viewed favorably. The remuneration and terms of employment are determined in accordance with the municipal collective agreement (KVTES). The job's base pay (step pay) is 3730.29 €/month. In addition, you may earn seniority pay based on your previous experience. We offer flexible office hours (36 h 15 min per week), broad remote-work opportunities, and great colleagues in the region. The job starts on 26.10.2026 or as agreed. A probationary period applies to the position. We have reserved the interview date for 21.9.2026, so please mark it in your calendar in advance. If you find yourself in this advertisement, please submit your application by 13.9.2026.