Intern, HR Specialist

• Assist in recruitment and onboarding (e.g., preparing welcome materials, organizing orientation sessions)  
• Handle HR administration and reporting tasks  
• Provide support in the Workday system  
• Draft internal communications together with managers and supervisors  
• Facilitate development sessions according to your skills, interests and possibilities  
• Support special projects and initiatives 
• Contribute to selected UPM Plywood–level HR initiatives 

• You have completed at least some relevant university or college level studies  
• You are proactive, result driven and have excellent networking, communication and influencing skills  
• You have a strong motivation to grow into a proven HR professional  
• You are proficient in Estonian and English  
• You have a solid sense of confidentiality and discretion 

• A meaningful job:  We have an inspiring purpose “We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”.  Our work is impactful and transformative.   
• A caring community:  Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues.  We support the work-life balance of all our employees.  
• Development opportunities:  We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career.  We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.  
• Responsible employer:  Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves. 

We are now looking for an Intern, HR Specialist for a fixed-term contract to join our UPM Plywood HR team in Otepää, Estonia. The starting date can be agreed with the selected candidate, and the internship will last approximately six months. 

Greetings from your future team 

 “In the UPM Plywood HR team, we inspire each other, innovate together and support one another every day. We value diverse backgrounds, teamwork and having fun while achieving great things. Join our superb HR team – we can’t wait to meet you!” 

The position holder will report to the HR Director, Plywood Production & Operations, while working closely with the HR Manager of Otepää Mill. 

For further information about the role, please contact Kalle Talvenheimo, HR Director, Production and Operations, UPM Plywood, tel. +358406205665 on March 9, 11:30–13:00, March 12, 11:30–13:00, or March 13, 10:00–11:30 CET. 

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by March 16, 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 our HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. +3727679105. 

UPM Plywood offers high quality WISA® plywood and veneer products for construction, vehicle flooring, LNG shipbuilding, parquet manufacturing and other industrial applications. In 2024, UPM Plywood sales was EUR 430 million and it employs about 1600 people. UPM has four plywood mills and one veneer mill in Finland as well as a plywood mill in Estonia. www.wisaplywood.com 

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