We support you throughout the international recruitment process and advise you on matters related to both international recruitment and your international workforce. Our services for employers are here to help and guide you!
Services for Employers
International Recruitment
International House Helsinki is here to support your organization throughout the international recruitment process. We can assist you in broadening your candidate search, introduce the different funding measures available and provide information about the settling-in services available for your employee and their family members.Advisory and counseling services
FAQ
The easiest way to start expanding your candidate search is to consider the prerequisites for the open position: would it be possible to consider a non-fluent Finnish speaker for the position. You can start by posting the job ad in English on Työmarkkinatori and on the Jobs in Finland website.
There are several possible funding instruments available depending on the open position and candidate you are searching for, the candidate's country of residence, and their employment status.
Citizens of non-EU countries usually need a residence permit. There are different categories of residence permits. The suitable residence permit for your employee depends on the work assignments and terms of employment. The most common residence permits are a residence permit for an employed person and a residence permit for a specialist. Please visit the Finnish Immigration Service’s website for further information regarding different categories of residence permits.
An employee can apply for a tax card at International House Helsinki or the Helsinki Area Tax Office. From 1 March 2022 onwards to get an individual tax number, required for working at a construction site in Finland, the employee must visit the Helsinki Area Tax Office located at Hämeentie 15.
The Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV) enters data into the Finnish Population Information System and can issue an employee's Finnish personal identity code. Your employee can get their Finnish personal identity code at International House Helsinki.
There are many things to take care of when moving to and settling in the Helsinki region. For general information and guidance IHH has a chat service where your employee can ask questions about life in the Helsinki capital region.
Employers are obliged to ensure that their employee has all of the required permits to reside and work in Finland.
Citizens of EU/EEA countries do not need a residence permit to live or work in Finland. They can reside and work freely in Finland for up to three months, after which they must register their right of residence at the Finnish Immigration Service office. If your new employee is an EU/EEA citizen, they can do this at International House Helsinki opens in new tab. Citizens of Nordic countries are exceptions, and they can register at the Digital and Population Data Services Agency.
If your new employee is relocating to Finland from abroad, it is good to provide them with as much information about their new home as possible. Some resources that your new employee could find useful are The Newcomer’s Guide and InfoFinland .
The Spouse Program is an initiative of the City of Helsinki, run in close collaboration with Espoo and Vantaa. It is open to international partners and spouses living in Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa.
The Newcomer’s Guide is a new comprehensive guidebook developed by the cities of Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa. It is the ultimate English language resource for those moving to, living, working, and studying in the capital region.
IHH provides an education guidance service that helps families residing in Helsinki with queries about daycare, pre-primary and primary education services, and playground and club activities. Customers can ask, for example, advice on application processes and receive consultation on different daycare and school options in the capital region.