Recruitment

On this page, we have gathered information and contacts that can be useful in international recruitment. International House Pori can help you support the settlement of an international employee to the new home city.

Hiring an employee from abroad

If an employer cannot find a suitable candidate in Finland, they can search for employees abroad. However, a separate permit may be required to hire an employee from another country. Foreign employees must have the right to work in Finland and have the same rights and obligations as Finnish employees. Work in Finland provides nationwide advice on international recruitment and work-based immigration.

Work in Finland and the Finnish Immigration Service have jointly produced a guide for employers who want to hire a foreign employee but need guidance on how to start the process. The guide assists employers step-by-step in the application process for a residence permit for an employed person (TTOL) and in the employee’s relocation to Finland. It provides a concise overview of the entire process from start to finish.

International Recruitment Guide

This guide provides detailed information on the various stages of the recruitment process, from planning to the new employee’s start date. It includes sections on international experts, hiring foreign employees, relocation to Finland, and family relocation to Finland. The purpose of the guide is to assist employers in navigating the recruitment process and meeting the needs of international employees.

Trusted recruitment experts

Here you will find Work in Finland’s list of service providers offering international job placement, consulting services, training to support international recruitment, and relocation services.

The arrival of new international workers in Finland

It is beneficial for international professionals to obtain practical information about Finland in advance of their move. Such information is provided by InfoFinland: Your Guide to Finland and International House Pori.

The business and employer services of the Satakunta employment area

The business and employer services of the Satakunta employment area offer advice and services to support recruitment and personnel changes. We support the growth of businesses and the development of the region’s vitality in cooperation with municipalities and the regional business service network. Our services are free of charge.

Our services include job advertisements on the Labor Market, introductions of job seekers without a public application process, recruitment events, growth surveys, staff reductions and change security, EURES, and recruitment training (partially fee-based).

Please contact us!

Mervi Mannila, tel. 050 434 8534
Teemu Peippo, tel. 050 439 8476
Hannamari Heinonen, tel. 050 352 5825

Staff reductions and change security
Juri Raikkerus, tel. 050 396 2795

Recruiting seasonal employees

“In Finland, seasonal workers need to apply for a visa, a certificate, or a residence permit depending on the duration of their employment, which can be up to nine months within a 12-month period. Seasonal work includes agricultural and tourism jobs tied to specific seasons. Workers can only work for the employers mentioned in their permit and need to apply for a new permit if they change employers. For more information about seasonal work, please visit the Finnish Immigration Service website – Seasonal worker’s employer.

EURES

EURES is a European job mobility network connecting jobseekers and employers across Europe. It employs around 1,000 experts who assist with recruitment processes in all EU and EEA countries, helping 50,000 jobseekers find jobs in different countries each year. Free EURES services are available through local employment services.