Manager, Rewards

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We are looking for a Manager, Rewards to join our Group HR, Rewards team in Helsinki, Finland.
Greetings from your future manager
"I am looking for a team member who is an experienced professional, full of energy and eager to do a job that can make a true impact. We are proud of what we do and achieve together, and we take our work seriously but always with a good spirit and laughter. Join the team - we are already looking forward to meeting you!" - Riikka Ahola, Vice President, HR Rewards
What you will do

• As a part of Group HR Rewards team and Global Rewards Network you will design, develop and manage UPM total rewards policies, practices, processes and initiatives globally and in defined European countries
• You will prepare analytical people insights and recommendations on key rewards measures and concepts to support decision-making
• You will provide expertise, guidance and training to global UPM HR organization, managers, employees and other stakeholders on rewards matters
• You will follow rewards trends, regulation, insights and opportunities externally and contribute to designing competitive and fair proposals for rewards concepts and processes
• You will partner with global and local vendors to ensure high-quality service delivery on rewards matters
• You will collaborate with UPM Finance, Legal, Tax, Payroll and other internal stakeholders on a global, regional and country level to ensure effective and consistent implementation of rewards matters
• You will work closely with the dedicated Rewards team in HR Service Center to implement rewards practices and processes
• You will develop rewards-related functionality and analytical capabilities in Workday system in collaboration with HR Systems, Services and Solutions -Team
• The role of the Manager, Rewards will be further defined according to the competencies, experience and interest of the person selected for the position

Who you are

• You have a Master's degree in relevant field
• You have proven experience in the area of rewards from a global organisation
• You have data driven approach, strong analytical skills and you are attentive to numbers and proficient in Excel and other analytics tools. You have ability to interpret data and prepare insights for concept design and decision-making
• You have experience with Workday or equivalent HRIS system
• You have project management skills and experience
• You have the ability to work independently in agile manner with details and tight schedules
• You have strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels in the organisation
• You have high integrity and trustworthiness
• You have curiosity for learning and ability to challenge, renew and drive for change with courage
• You can operate both on a strategic and operational level. Proactive, creative, consultative, collaborative and business-focused approach are important attributes for you to succeed
• You have excellent proficiency in written and spoken Finnish and English language - other languages are an asset

This is what we offer for you

• A meaningful job - We have an inspiring purpose 'We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community - Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities - We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

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Additional information
For further information, please contact Riikka Ahola, Vice President, HR Rewards, riikka.ahola@upm.com, or tel. +358407575706.
Please apply and attach your CV and Cover Letter by 29th February. Please notice that we will go through the applications already during the application period and may invite candidates for interviews already before the end of the application period.
For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. +358204146600.
Group HR Rewards team is responsible for designing, developing and managing UPM's rewarding and recognition principles, policies and practices in support of global Total Rewards Strategy and in alignment with UPM Business and People Strategy. Group HR Rewards team's main areas of expertise and responsibility include total labor cost budgeting, base pay management, gender pay equity and living wage review, market benchmark analysis, salary structure development, short- and long-term incentives, employee recognition, executive remuneration, job architecture design, global benefits, global mobility as well as rewards analytics and rewards data ownership.
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