The subsidy is intended to cover costs arising from hiring an employee, such as recruitment expenses, workspace, tools and work clothing, onboarding and supervision costs, expenses related to strengthening language skills, job customization, permit card training, as well as certification and licensing training.

The recruitment subsidy supports employers in hiring a new employee. It lowers the threshold for employers to recruit new staff. The aim of the recruitment subsidy is to create permanent employment relationships. The recruitment subsidy cannot be granted for the same employee if the employer has previously received a wage subsidy, recruitment subsidy, or municipal supplement for that person.

The amount of the recruitment subsidy depends on the person hired, the wage costs, and the duration of the employment. In addition, the employer will receive a bonus if the employment contract is long enough.

As an employer in Jyväskylä, you can also get support in finding an employee by calling the employer services helpline at +358 14 569 1332.

Wage costs refer to the employee’s taxable salary, i.e., gross salary. The amount of the recruitment subsidy is determined based on wage costs. The recruitment subsidy is not granted for wage costs themselves but for expenses arising from recruitment.

The costs do not include employer-paid contributions for the employee’s sickness, pension, unemployment, accident, or group life insurance. These employer contributions are added on top of the gross salary and do not appear on the payslip.

However, the use of the recruitment subsidy does not need to be reported when the payment is made.

For employers engaged in economic activity, the subsidy is granted as de minimis aid.

Apply for the recruitment subsidy using the electronic form.

Before applying, prepare an employment contract with the employee to be hired. Once logged into the system, the employer can, among other things, track the progress of their subsidy application, respond to requests for additional information, and participate in discussions.

Electronic application forms can be found in the eAsiointi portal under each subsidy category. Further information on logging into the subsidy system can be found on the City of Jyväskylä website. If necessary, we will contact you by phone if we need additional information.

Yes, it can. The recruitment subsidy can be applied for within one month of signing the employment contract with the employee.

The handler of the recruitment subsidy application will check the eligibility conditions for both the employer and the job seeker and decide on granting the subsidy. The employer must apply for the payment of the subsidy separately.