International specialists working in a modern Finnish production facility

Finland · Professional recruitment and staffing

Professional Recruitment and Seasonal Staffing for Finnish Companies

Professional recruitment, including international recruitment. We mainly provide seasonal workers through staff leasing: electricians, welders, concrete workers, rebar fixers, formwork carpenters, construction machine operators and CNC operators.

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Areas we work with

ProductionManufacturingIndustrial companiesTechnical rolesSkilled workers

Based in Finland · International candidate sourcing · Finnish working-life perspective

For employers

Need skilled workers for your production team?

Local recruitment is not always enough. We help Finnish production and industrial companies access international talent when suitable candidates are difficult to find locally.

  • International sourcing
  • Candidate screening
  • Interviews and pre-selection
  • Recruitment coordination
  • Adaptation support
  • Communication between employer and candidate

A managed process

From vacancy to working life in Finland

A clear, coordinated route from defining the need to supporting a successful start.

  1. 01

    Define

    We understand your vacancy, skills requirements and working conditions.

  2. 02

    Source

    We search for suitable candidates internationally.

  3. 03

    Screen

    We pre-screen candidates and assess motivation, experience and fit.

  4. 04

    Select

    You meet the strongest candidates and make the final hiring decision.

  5. 05

    Settle

    We support the transition into Finnish working life and communication during the adaptation stage.

Industrial focus

Recruitment for production and industrial companies

Core profiles include skilled production and technical roles. Our scope is not limited to this list.

01Electrician: construction and industrial electrician
02Welder: MIG/MAG, TIG, MMA, pipe welding
03Concrete worker: concrete pouring and structures
04Rebar fixer: rebar installation and tying
05Formwork carpenter: formwork assembly and dismantling
06Construction machine operator: excavator, loader, bulldozer
07CNC operator: CNC machinist, turner, milling operator
08General construction labourer: general construction work and site assistance

The exact candidate profile is defined together with the client before sourcing begins.

Why international recruitment?

A wider search, a more structured transition

01

Larger talent pool

Access candidates beyond the local labour market.

02

Structured selection

A clear recruitment process instead of receiving random CVs.

03

International coordination

We help manage communication between Finnish employers and international candidates.

04

Better adaptation

Recruitment does not end when the contract is signed. We also support the employee's transition into Finnish working life.

A Finnish supervisor supporting an international employee at work

Beyond recruitment

Recruitment is only the beginning

International hiring works better when both sides understand what to expect. We support communication, practical questions and the employee's transition into Finnish working life.

Candidate
Workplace
Adaptation
Long-term employment

For candidates

Looking for work in Finland?

We work with international recruitment projects for Finnish companies. If you are interested in working in Finland, you can submit your profile for current or future vacancies.

Candidate Application

Apply as a candidate

Who we are

International recruitment with a Finnish perspective

Profisilta is an association, a bridge for professionals. We work at the intersection of international recruitment and Finnish working life. Our role is to help companies access international talent while helping candidates understand what working and adapting in Finland actually means.

Project lead

Meet Marina Sharapova

Marina has over 20 years of experience in business building, launching production and leading organisational change. She now works in HR, recruitment and career coaching as a certified career coach and language coach. The position of international talent in Finnish working life is close to her heart, and she volunteers building a growing community of Russian-speaking professionals in Finland

HR coordinator

Meet Natalia Enova

Natalia has over 15 years of HR experience across recruitment, workforce analytics and compensation. She now works as an international recruiter in Finland. Her experience includes leading recruitment and HR consulting projects and translating complex hiring needs into structured decisions

Selected experience

Marina Sharapova

Social media: educating about work in Finland

Marina runs social media channels sharing practical information about Finnish working life, job search and employment terms

Recruitment and HR consulting · 2018-2024

Human Service

Co-led a recruitment and HR consulting agency, including executive search, workforce planning and assessment projects

Workforce and compensation · 2023-2024

Manufacturing KPI systems

Designed KPI frameworks and bonus calculators for sales, procurement and marketplace teams at a manufacturing company

International project · 2025

International talent engagement

Designed and hosted an interactive booth for Karelia UAS at an international fair in Austria

For employers

Frequently asked questions

What positions do you recruit for?

We focus primarily on production, manufacturing, technical and skilled worker roles, but the exact recruitment scope depends on the client need.

Do you recruit outside Finland?

Yes. International sourcing is one of the core parts of our recruitment model.

Do you only provide CVs?

No. We support the recruitment process from candidate sourcing and screening to coordination and adaptation support.

Who makes the final hiring decision?

The employer always makes the final hiring decision.

Do you support candidates after hiring?

We can support communication and adaptation-related questions during the transition into Finnish working life.

Need to hire?

Tell us what position you need to fill and what kind of specialist you are looking for.

Start a conversation

Let's talk about your recruitment needs

Tell us what you need to hire, and we will discuss whether international recruitment makes sense for your company.

Project lead

Marina Sharapova

Russian and Finnish

HR coordinator

Natalia Enova

Russian and English