HR Specialist (fixed term)

We are looking for an HR Specialist to join UpCloud’s People Operations team and help us deliver a great employee experience across our international organisation, for a fixed term - one year parental leave cover, starting latest in February 2027. This is an opportunity for someone with some previous HR experience who enjoys working with people, HR processes and operational development. You will have a hands-on role covering a broad range of HR activities, from payroll to employee lifecycle management and supporting managers, employees and developing our people processes. You will work closely with employees, managers and the rest of the People Operations team to ensure that everyday HR matters run smoothly and that our people processes support both our employees and business needs. The role also offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience in international HR operations and take part in developing how we work as a growing global company. What you'll be doing

• Managing international payroll activities and providing backup support for domestic payroll when needed.
• Managing and supporting the full employee lifecycle, handling day-to-day employee inquiries and ensuring a smooth employee experience.
• Supporting managers in people-related matters and ensuring our HR policies and processes are consistently implemented.
• Maintaining and developing our people processes, particularly onboarding, offboarding and learning & development.
• Maintaining accurate employee data, keeping HR systems up to date and preparing people-related reports.
• Managing and coordinating employee benefits.
• Supporting the planning and organisation of company events.
• Providing hands-on operational support across the full range of People Operations activities.

What we're looking for

• Previous hands-on experience in HR, covering employee lifecycle management and payroll.
• Fluency in Finnish and English, both written and spoken.
• An organised and proactive working style, with the ability to manage several topics simultaneously.
• A genuine interest in HR operations and developing employee experience.
• Confidence in working with employees and managers at different levels of the organisation.
• A builder mindset: you enjoy taking ownership, improving existing ways of working and finding practical solutions.
• An interest in international HR topics and working in a growing, global organisation.

Room to grow This role offers a great opportunity to broaden your experience across different areas of HR. You will gain hands-on exposure to international payroll, employee lifecycle management and HR process development, while working closely with experienced People Operations colleagues. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing development initiatives and projects within the People team, depending on your interests and experience. Location and team You will report to our Chief People & Culture Officer and work closely with our HR Specialist and the rest of the People Operations team. The team is based in Helsinki and works in a hybrid model, working mostly at our office. Why UpCloud? UpCloud is building the leading European cloud and challenging some of the largest companies in the industry. You'll be joining an international technology company in an exciting phase of growth, where people and strong internal operations play an important role in our success. At UpCloud, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership, make an impact and contribute to developing the way we work. We value people who take initiative, challenge existing ways of doing things and are eager to build something better together. The annual salary for this role is approximately €36,000–44,000, depending on your experience and expertise. Send your application latest by 4th of December. We review applications on a rolling basis and will start meeting suitable candidates as applications come in – so don't wait until the last minute to apply! Benefits

• Up to six weeks of annual paid vacation – given as a gift.
• Flexible and remote-friendly working culture.
• Extensive occupational healthcare.
• Lunch benefit on top of your salary.
• Flexible My Choice benefit.
• Company events and activities.
• Annual company trip.
• Travel insurance.
• Udemy Business access and a training budget.