Joel Leppinen

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About Joel Leppinen

Hello and welcome to my profile! I’m an HR professional specializing in recruitment and employer branding, currently working as an HR Planner in the public sector at the City of Helsinki. I’m passionate about building effective, people-driven HR processes and developing strong employer brands that attract and engage the right talent.Through my work in public administration, I have gained solid experience in operating within regulated environments, ensuring fair and transparent recruitment processes, and supporting organizational goals in a complex stakeholder landscape. I’m familiar with public sector HR practices, governance, and the importance of equality, compliance, and accountability in all HR activities.My core expertise includes full-cycle recruitment, talent acquisition, and employer branding. I have hands-on experience in identifying talent, supporting hiring managers, and continuously developing recruitment practices and candidate experience.In addition to HR, I bring a versatile background in B2C sales, taxation, and customer service, along with previous managerial responsibilities. This combination strengthens my business mindset and my ability to connect HR with organizational needs.I hold a Master’s degree in Business Law from the University of Eastern Finland, with a minor in Management.I’m a proactive and solution-oriented professional who enjoys driving development forward. I thrive in dynamic environments, collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and take initiative in improving HR processes and practices.Core areas:Recruitment • Talent Acquisition • Employer Branding • Public Sector HR • HR Development • HRM • Candidate Experience • Work Wellbeing • Business-Oriented HRI’m always open to new HR and recruitment-focused opportunities where I can contribute, grow, and make an impact. Please feel free to contact me any time: leppinen.joel@gmail.com +358504087260