HR Business Partner

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world's natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 05/03/2024

Metso will empower the minerals processing industry with digital-enabled value-creating solutions. We are entering the next phase in our digital development and are ready to roll at full speed. If you're passionate about driving sustainable change, we want you on our team to set new standards and ways of working.

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support our newly established Digital Organization in the Minerals Business Area. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to be part of building our new digital segment and get a front-row seat in developing strategic HR initiatives aligning with our organizational objectives and growth aspirations. Your role plays a crucial part in coordinating between the different business lines to create standardized models for various HR functional areas and core processes, such as organizational development, change management, and employee relations.

This position can be located either in Finland (Espoo or Lappeenranta) or the USA (Brookfield, WI or York, PA), and we offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

Team you belong to

In this role, you will report to the VP, HR Minerals and work together on many HR-related initiatives. In addition, you'll partner closely with the organization's business line leaders and HR colleagues worldwide. We are still in the building phase of the digital segment, and you'll also support us in growing our newest Metso location in Krakow, Poland, together with the local HR Manager.

What you'll do

• Contribute strongly to organizational design, development, and workforce planning together with the Minerals senior management.

• Lead defined HR development projects and change management initiatives to drive efficiency.

• Manage essential strategic resources & competencies, drive talent management & development, and support with data analytics.

• Support and facilitate leadership development and coach senior leaders.

• Assist and consult the organization with external partner networks and the concept development and process.

• Provide proactive innovation to people topics, foreseeing future needs based on business plans.

• Work towards reduced employee risks and increased process compliance while ensuring consistent application of global HR processes in alignment with region HRs.

• Drive key recruitments for the organization together with Talent Acquisition and HR colleagues.

As this is a relatively new role, the responsibilities can expand later based on the location and experience of the selected person.

Who you are

• Previous experience working in large multinational or technology organizations as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or similar, preferably for 5+ years.

• Solid knowledge of various HR functional areas and core processes, such as organizational development, change management, and employee relations.

• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills and an ability to take initiative independently.

• Excellent relationship-building and networking skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Fluent written and spoken communication skills in English.

What's in it for you

We offer you an exciting and versatile role in a global organization where you get to be part of building something new. As part of a newly established organization, you have the opportunity to influence and develop the content of the role while utilizing your previous experience and putting it into action. In addition, we offer:

• Wellbeing and safety - benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, engagement surveys, and other local benefits based on the location.

• Compensation and rewards - global incentive programs tied to business and performance targets.

• Hybrid working possibilities - while being big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.

• Diverse learning opportunities - ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.

• Worldwide support - leverage our network of peers worldwide, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together through open and honest communication.

• A thriving culture - we are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A courageous, compelling, and caring culture unites our people to build a sustainable future together.

Discover more about our Metso Mineral's digital team by exploring our career site!

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click "Apply now" to leave your application!

For additional information, please get in touch with Mikko Nygård, VP, HR Minerals, at mikko.nygard(a)metso.com. We aim to conclude the recruitment process as quickly as possible. We'd prefer the new HR Business Partner to start preferably before July 2024, but in September at the latest.

We understand that some highly competent candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role. We're looking forward to hearing from you!

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial