Essi Virtanen

Essi Virtanen is a skilled HR professional currently serving as a People Specialist at Lexia Attorneys since April 2021, providing comprehensive support in various HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, HR processes, and employee well-being. Prior experience includes roles as a Human Resources Assistant at 2M-IT Oy and an HR Assistant at Lexia Attorneys, where responsibilities encompassed employee relations, collective agreements, and HR systems management. Virtanen began a career in human resources with an internship at IKEA Group and previously worked at Kela as a Solutions Specialist, dealing with income support applications. With a Master of Science degree in Sociology from the University of Turku and a recent qualification in Human Resources Management, Virtanen combines academic knowledge with extensive practical experience in the HR field.