HR Business Partner

The NORDIC INVESTMENT BANK (NIB) offers you the chance to do banking that makes a difference.  The projects that we finance benefit the environment and improve productivity in the Nordic-Baltic region. We are an International Financial Institution owned by the eight Nordic and Baltic countries, and we offer you the possibility to work with experts from around the world. The challenges you will face working at NIB are unique and will provide you with valuable experiences. We value diversity and we are a close network of some 230 professionals located in the heart of Helsinki. The atmosphere is international and our official working language is English.

We are now looking for an

HR Business Partner

to join our team.

Are you passionate about HR? Do you feel enthusiastic about doing hands-on HR work in an international work environment? Would you be defined as a true team player, who enjoys working on multiple projects across the organisation?

This role is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking to work in an HR role at a sustainability driven financial organisation.

The job provides exposure to a wide range of NIB’s operations, including development initiatives in areas such as recruitment, professional training and development, and wellbeing initiatives. It is an opportunity to further develop your professional skills, and to gain further insights about the work of an international financial institution.

We are looking for an HR professional with a strong desire to engage in hands-on HR work in an international work environment. We seek a team member who is diligent, curious, and proactive, with a hands-on approach. You will work alongside ambitious and supportive colleagues, who appreciate initiative, knowledge acquisition, and knowledge sharing.

Your journey in NIB will consist of:

• Providing HR advice and support for dedicated departments, both managers and staff, in all HR related matters.
• Aligning HR initiatives with business objectives and partnering with managers in leading the teams to reach their targets.
• Recruitments, onboarding and offboarding activities as well as providing support for our expatriate staff.
• Supporting the employee life cycle and our working culture.
• Driving and implementing HR processes and projects with focus on exploring new ways of working.
• Proactively identifying HR development needs.
• Leading professional development initiatives (e.g. trainings, seminars, and webinars).
• Preparing presentations and documents for internal communications.
• Preparing and drafting staff documents, HR guidelines, employment contracts etc. and supporting with other administrative tasks.

We are looking for someone with:

• Has at least a bachelor level education in a relevant field, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Is fluent in spoken and written English.
• Has drive and passion for people development and change management.
• Is energetic, has a proactive personality and contributes to the positive atmosphere in the team and among colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, proactivity and accuracy.
• Has a high level of integrity and thrives in a multi-cultural environment.
• Advanced MS Office skills.

We offer you:

• An opportunity to further develop your professional skills, and to gain further insights about the work of HR in an International Financial Institution.
• A role in an ambitious and supportive team and the ability to proactively collaborate with colleagues across the Bank.
• A flexible way of working combining office life and remote work.
• A dynamic workplace in the heart of Helsinki.

NIB offers an international banking environment and competitive remuneration package. Our unique position as an international financial institution (IFI) provides a novel perspective on the financial industry.

The position is located at the NIB headquarters in Helsinki, Finland. We warmly welcome expatriate employees and their families by supporting their relocation and integration to a lively Nordic capital with a modern atmosphere.

Additional information

For more information about this position, please contact HR Business Partner Iina Leporanta-Varjus ([email protected] or tel. +358 10 618 0408) or Marcos Esteves, Associate Director, Acting Head of Human Resources ([email protected] or tel. +358 10 618 0308).

To apply for the position and for more information about NIB, please visit https://www.nib.int/who_we_are/our_people/jobs.

The deadline for submitting your application is 21 May 2023. In your application letter, we would like to hear more about your previous experience and your areas of interest within HR and what elements of the open position are most attractive to you.

The vision of NIB is a prosperous and sustainable Nordic-Baltic region. Our employees are our strongest asset in realising this vision. Our core values are competence, commitment and cooperation.

In recruitment, NIB puts the main emphasis on personal and professional qualifications and experience.

NIB is a professional expert organisation, and encourages employees to continuously develop their professional competencies while maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.