Hybrid HR Trainee

at Vaisala

• Job title: HR Trainee
• Job type: Internship
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Helsinki, Finland

About the role

• HR Trainee supporting Vaisala’s efforts in attracting future talent through student and employer branding activities. Assisting in talent acquisition and developing training opportunities for employees.

Responsibilities

• You will be part of our Global Talent Management team of passionate professionals. Together with the team, you will help us connect Vaisala with future talent through meaningful student and employer branding activities.
• Plan and coordinate student and employer branding activities, from managing practicalities to designing engaging content and involving relevant Vaisala experts
• Strengthen collaboration with student guilds and associations by coordinating joint activities and ensuring smooth communication and visibility
• Contribute to the organization of talent group visits, course collaborations, and other student-facing opportunities that highlight Vaisala as an inspiring workplace
• Take an active role in developing and coordinating the Giant Leap internship program, including planning events, workshops, and community activities for interns
• Develop learning opportunities and trainings for Vaisala employees
• Depending on your interests, have the opportunity to contribute to recruitment and onboarding activities, gaining first-hand experience of talent acquisition in practice
• Support local and global HR initiatives that enhance the employee experience, helping to strengthen Vaisala’s position as a great place to work and grow

Requirements

• You are a current university student or have recently completed studies in a relevant field, such as HR, business, or communications
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills with experience in event coordination. You enjoy bringing people together through well-planned activities and events
• Hands-on experience in student organizations, understanding how they operate, with active involvement in building and managing corporate collaboration or partnerships
• Genuine interest in HR, employer branding, talent attraction, and communication, and are motivated to learn how these areas connect in practice
• Good skills in statistical tools and methods (for example SPSS or R)
• Fluency in English
• Proactiveness, curiosity, and ability to take initiative while working as part of a supportive team

Benefits

• This is a great opportunity to learn about HR and talent acquisition in a global company known for its meaningful purpose and technology that helps the planet.
• You will be trusted to take ownership of your work and ideas while receiving support and guidance from our experienced HR team.
• Leading performance, not location. Our culture is trust-based. We value face-to-face collaboration, but hybrid work and flexibility are part of how we operate.