Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work, never taking it for granted. We are committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science-based pathway to decarbonize our operations. We find meaning in our purpose: With our heart in Finland, we make every journey better, today and tomorrow. Our values - Always Safe, Customer at Heart and Stronger Together- guide us in everything we do.
We are now looking for a
(SENIOR) MANAGER, PEOPLE EXPERIENCE & DEVELOPMENT
to join our People & Culture team!
This role focuses on strengthening Finnair's employee experience, engagement and culture across the organization. The role will be key in driving the Finnair One Crew People Plan forward by shaping a strong, inclusive and values-based culture in close collaboration with business leaders and BHR colleagues.
In this role, you will:
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Drive the Finnair One Crew culture and employee experience through various initiatives in close collaboration with business leaders and BHR colleagues.
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Lead strategic culture and engagement initiatives that strengthen belonging collaboration and the lived experience of Finnair's values across the organization.
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Drive forward strategic organizational development projects related to culture, engagement, organizational design and effectiveness.
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Organize and facilitate engagement and development programs, events and selected leadership interventions that reinforce culture and support change.
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Support in leadership development and provide coaching to teams.
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Support planning and implementation of diversity and inclusion roadmap.
What we are looking for:
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Strong experience in HR development and/or business HR.
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Proven ability to drive employee experience development, engagement and culture transformation in practice.
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Demonstrated track record of successfully leading and facilitating change in large organizations; experience with agile ways of working is considered an advantage.
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Excellent coaching, communication, influencing and facilitation skills, with the ability to work effectively with leaders and stakeholders across the business.
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Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
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Master's degree in a relevant field.
Working At Finnair:
We offer you an exciting opportunity to work in the fast-changing aviation and international travel industry in a culture that drives and enables professional development and continuous improvement. You will be supported by internally highly rated supervisory work with modern leadership practices that we constantly develop.
We are happy to enable our employees to enrich their lives and fulfill their travel dreams by offering a wide leisure travel benefit. We also support the health and wellbeing of our employees through our own Sickness Fund insurance benefit, Epassi (sport, culture, wellbeing and commuting benefit), gyms around the Finnair campus and activities organized by our hobby clubs.
Are you interested? Get onboard! Please submit your application with your CV, cover letter and salary expectation no later than Monday, 15 June 2026.
For more information, please contact Johanna Koramo (Vice President, Culture & Development) by phone +358 50 4861574 on the specified hours stated below (GMT +03:00):
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Friday, 5 June between 8am to 9am
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Tuesday, 9 June between 4pm to 5pm
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Friday, 12 June between 9am to 10am
Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success. According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.