What is this role all about?

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on People Advisor (HR Generalist) to join Epical on a 12-month fixed-term contract while one of our colleagues is on parental leave.

In this role, you will act as a trusted partner to managers and employees across both Finland and Sweden, supporting both day-to-day HR operations and more complex people-related topics.

This is a broad HR Generalist role where you’ll combine operational excellence with advisory responsibilities, from employee lifecycle management and compensation & benefits to employment law and change processes.

You will play an important role in ensuring smooth HR delivery while contributing to a positive employee experience and a strong, trust-based culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the main HR partner for Finland, while supporting HR matters in Sweden when needed

• Advising on employment law, collective agreements, and employee relations cases

• Supporting performance and work ability discussions

• Participating in and supporting change negotiations

• Managing compensation & benefits processes

• Handling HR operations across the employee lifecycle (contracts, onboarding, offboarding, HR data)

• Driving and supporting HR projects and process improvements

• Acting as Work Safety Manager and leading the Occupational Health & Safety committee

• Acting as back-up for payroll in Finland

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who combines structure with a “doer” mindset, a person who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, building relationships, and making an impact through HR.

To succeed in this role, you likely have:

• 3+ years of experience working in HR

• A university degree in HR, Business Administration, Law, Psychology, or similar

• Strong knowledge of Finnish employment law (Swedish employment law is a plus)

• Experience working with compensation & benefits

• Fluency in Finnish, Swedish, and English (spoken and written)

• Experience supporting and advising managers

We also believe you are:

• A strong relationship builder who quickly earns trust

• A collaborative team player who contributes to a positive team dynamic

• Structured and reliable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Proactive and solution-oriented, you take initiative and get things done

• Curious and confident, you dare to challenge and improve ways of working

• A person of high integrity, handling sensitive topics with discretion

Experience from data consultancy and working with the Swedish market is a plus.

Why join Epical?

At Epical, trust and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. Here’s what you can expect as a part of our team:

• Work-life balance: Flexible remote working options and an environment that prioritizes your well-being.

• Stimulating assignments: Work on exciting projects with large enterprise clients in complex environments.

• Comprehensive benefits: Enjoy a competitive compensation package, training opportunities, and certifications to support your success.

• A mission-driven organization: Be part of a company dedicated to creating a fairer world by leveraging digital identity responsibly.

Practical information:

• Location: Espoo, Finland

• Start: Preferably mid August

• Duration: at least 12 months (Parental leave cover)

To qualify, you must reside in Finland and have a valid work permit. Please note that background and credit checks may be conducted.