HR Generalist

HR Generalist The Department of Literary Studies and Rhetoric and the Department of the History of Ideas are now seeking a replacement for our HR Generalist. You will be part of a team of seven administrators who collaborate and are responsible for tasks within both departments. We are a team with good cooperation where we help each other even though our roles have different focuses. We work in nice facilities and have close proximity to each other and the two departments we support. For us, professional development, engagement, and job satisfaction are important. The administrative team is led by an administrative manager. The departments teach and conduct research in literary studies and rhetoric, and the history of ideas. Together, the departments have a turnover of approximately 95 million SEK and employ approximately 90 people. Feel free to read more about the departments' activities here: Department of Literary Studies and Rhetoric, Department of the History of Ideas. Responsibilities The HR Generalist provides qualified and consultative support to the departments' management and employees on matters relating to all HR areas. The responsibilities include independently handling and supporting managers in personnel matters such as recruitment and rehabilitation cases, as well as being driving force in systematic work environment initiatives. You are also responsible for introducing new employees, managing leaves of absence, fees, salary postings, and sick leave, as well as other personnel administration matters. You monitor compliance with labor laws and agreements, conduct salary analyses, and produce statistics. You are also the departments' contact person with the university's HR department. The position also includes supporting international employees' contact with Swedish authorities, other administrative tasks, and, if needed, assisting other administrators in supporting the departments' activities. Since this position means you are the team's only HR Generalist, it involves handling a wide range of matters with a high degree of independence and a good ability to proactively solve various tasks. Qualifications Required Relevant higher education or equivalent competence as well as several years of HR experience. As a person, you need to be outgoing and have excellent communication skills. You have very strong abilities to express yourself in speech and writing, in both Swedish and English. You are service-minded, responsible, thorough, initiative-taking, attentive, and solution-oriented. The work requires the ability to manage workload peaks. The ability to work in a structured manner and to prioritize is also important. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability such as excellent teamwork abilities and a flexible and self-driven working style. Desirable/Additional Merits Experience from the higher education sector is meriting. Experience with the university's personnel administration systems such as Primula and Varbi, as well as knowledge of the university's organization is also meriting. About the Employment The employment is permanent. Probation may be applied. The position is full-time. Start date as soon as possible according to agreement. Work Location: Uppsala Information about the employment is provided by: Administrative Manager, Karin Wallentin, [email protected], tel 018-471 29 22. In this recruitment, we have replaced the personal letter with questions that you answer in connection with your application. The answers will be used as part of the selection process. Welcome to submit your application by September 1, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2418. Uppsala University is a broad research university with strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who with curiosity and commitment make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The employment may be subject to security vetting. A condition for employment in security vetting is that the applicant is approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]

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