Working in Finland
Payment is based on an hourly wage. The monthly net salary, excluding shift allowances, depends on the type of work and the employee’s professional skills. The hourly wage is agreed upon jointly in writing when the employment contract is signed. Taxes are deducted from the salary.
For example: In the case of a gross annual salary of €40,000, you can expect approximately 19% tax, resulting in an annual net salary of around €32,000. Salaries are always paid by bank transfer.
The official working week in Finland is 37.5 hours. Because of this, in the metal industry, a 6.3% supplement is paid per working hour for a 40-hour working week, which amounts to an average of €100–150 per month.
Afternoon shift allowance: €1.39/hour.
Possible night shift allowance: €2.31/hour.
After each month worked, the employee is entitled to 2 days of paid vacation.
Overtime/time off in lieu is generally possible.
Compensation (Metal Industry)
Workplace Accidents and Health Insurance
Travelling to Finland
When travelling to Finland, Karma HR arranges and covers the cost of the flight ticket and accommodation. From preparing for the journey to handling official administrative matters (EU registration, registering your address, applying for a personal identity code, tax card, and social security card), the company’s staff and interpreters provide assistance with everything. A passport or a new-type national ID card is required for the journey.
Karma Group provides each employee with a private room. Our company makes every effort, whenever possible, to arrange accommodation so that employees can live together with their friends or acquaintances. Karma Group arranges the rental of the apartment before the applicant travels to Finland, with the aim of ensuring that it is located as close as possible to the workplace.
The apartments are furnished with the basic necessities (cooking, laundry, sleeping, and dining facilities are provided). The monthly accommodation cost is approximately €250-€350 per person per month (rent plus utilities), which is deducted from the employee’s salary.
Before travelling to Finland, it is recommended to obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). A Finnish social security card can be applied for after the first salary payment. Karma Group provides assistance with this process.
Free public healthcare services in Finland can be accessed after receiving the Finnish social security card. From the date the employment contract is signed, the employee is covered by comprehensive occupational accident insurance. Accidents that occur when arriving at or leaving the workplace are also considered workplace accidents. Any workplace accident must be reported immediately to the supervisor and the interpreter.
KarmaHR also assists employees’ families (spouses and children) with settling into life in Finland. In addition to registration procedures and interpreting services, the company provides assistance with enrolling children in kindergarten and school and arranges Finnish language courses and employment-preparation support for spouses.
If you have any questions, please contact a Karma HR representative.
Families Relocating to Finland
Accomodation
About Us
ABOUT OUR COMPANY CULTURE AND VALUES
Karma HR does more than simply recruit and place employees in jobs. With a positive attitude, we maintain ongoing personal contact with every employee throughout their journey.
We process the CV of EVERY applicant and establish and maintain personal contact with each candidate.
We look for a job opportunity that matches the individual needs, experience, and professional skills of every applicant.
When an employee relocates to Finland with their entire family, we also assist with the necessary arrangements for the employee’s family and support their successful settlement in Finland.
Competitive salary paid in euros.
Long-term employment opportunities.
A balanced and peaceful working environment, with modern machinery and appropriate workplace safety equipment.
Continuous communication between the employer and the employee.
Our English-speaking HR representative provide support and advice with accommodation and travel arrangements.
Full assistance from the time of relocation, including healthcare and official matters such as registration documents, opening a bank account, tax affairs, and applying for a Finnish social security card.
If relocation and long-term settlement are desired, we provide assistance and advice to both the employee and their family, including language courses for spouses and support with school and kindergarten arrangements for children.
Our partner companies have been employing EU-citizen workers for years, and these employees can also provide practical help and advice when needed.
The application is received by a company HR representative, who enters the applicant’s information into the company database. HR contacts every applicant to clarify and confirm the details of their application, including work experience, professional skills, relocation arrangements, possible start date, and other relevant information.
Karma HR translates the application into Finnish and forwards it to the Finnish partner company. Based on the submitted CVs, the manager of the Finnish partner company selects the candidate who is best suited for the position. Karma HR representative then contacts the selected candidate to discuss the further details, including job responsibilities, salary, travel arrangements, accommodation, taxation, and other relevant matters.
If an applicant is not selected, their information remains on Karma HR’s candidate list. If a suitable position becomes available, the applicant will be notified immediately by email. If they are interested in one of the new positions, they simply inform their Karma HR contact person. There is no need to submit a new application, as all relevant information is already stored in our database.
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Contact Us
info@karmahr.fi
Karma HR
Teollisuustie 19, 60100 Seinäjoki
