Junior Specialist/Specialist, HR (Spanish/Finnish)

Upm

Krakow · Posted Sep 23

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At a glance

Location: Krakow, Poland
Work type: Hybrid
Category: Human Resources

Junior Specialist/Specialist, HR (Spanish/Finnish) to join UPM's Develop & Perform team in Kraków on a hybrid role. Responsibilities include coordinating training programs, guiding employees and managers on HR processes, and training administration including Workday data management. Requires strong command of English, Spanish, and Finnish.

What they are looking for

Workday

Location: Krakow

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We are now looking for a Junior Specialist/Specialist, HR (Spanish/Finnish) to join our Develop & Perform team.

Greetings from your future manager

"If you are looking for a job in an international team with a great atmosphere and open-minded professionals, where you can grow your HR career, then UPM HR Services is the place to be. We provide high-quality HR services to all employees across the UPM organization globally. Collaboration and support are at the heart of what we do – we always support each other, making sure our UPM employees get the best service experience”. - Irina Stepanova, Manager, HRS Develop & Perform

What you will do

HR Services includes several teams, each with different areas of responsibility.

In the Develop & Perform team, we support local UPM business units with learning-related activities. Your tasks will include:

Support employee growth and development by coordinating engaging classroom and digital training programs

Guide employees and managers on HR processes and policies

Ensure smooth learning experience through training administration, stakeholder communication, Workday data management, reporting, and invoice verification

Who you are

You have a strong command of English, Spanish and Finnish

You are interested in HR and eager to learn how it is organized in a global company

You have great interpersonal and communication skills

You have good organizational skills; you are comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities

You can learn new systems quickly

You demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail

This is what we offer to you

Meaningful job: We are proud of what we do. Our work highlights the expertise of our personnel, the high quality of our products and the company's values.

Inspired and motivated teams: We have highly skilled workforce. We are a multifaceted, international organization that works as a team to achieve our shared goals.

Responsibility for people and environment: Our ethical principles embrace people as well as the environment. We are always aiming to build a more sustainable future.

Comprehensive onboarding and development opportunities: We provide you with the knowledge you need to perform well in your role and to feel like a part of the team, you can also take part in additional assignments and learn new valuable skills.

Support with relocation to Kraków: which includes flight tickets and free accommodation for the duration of the fixed term contract. Kraków is an international and affordable city offering a wide range of attractions as well as great transport connections to the Tatra Mountains and other parts of Poland!

Attractive benefits package: UPM’s benefits package includes private medical health care, life insurance, sport’s card, budget for external training, and company phone also for private use.

Flexible work arrangements: employing a hybrid model, our employees can split their working time between their home and the office. We support flexible working hours within agreed frame. Our office and ways of working are adjusted to meet the highest safety standards.

Additional information about the position

We are located in Eximius Park in Zabierzów, Kraków area.

This position offers a hybrid working model, combining remote work from home with regular on-site collaboration.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter in English by October 4, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Services at [email protected] or by tel. +48123999499.

Learn more about how to apply from our Careers page.

Country-specific information

If you have any concerns about the recruitment and selection process, you can report those online through the UPM Report Misconduct channel using the link: https://www.upm.com/investors/governance/compliance/reportmisconduct/

UPM HR Services

UPM's HR Services offers a wide range of administrative HR services for UPM operations all over the world. Our teams provide high-quality support in employee life-cycle administration, learning and recruitment processes. HR Service Center is a great vantage point into the HR organization and processes of a large, global company, and an ideal place to take your first steps in your HR career.

If you wish to get more insight about who we are, check out this video.