HR Specialist at VBU

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Västerbergslagens utbildningsförbund, VBU, is a municipal federation that provides upper secondary education, adult education, vocational higher education, commissioned training, and cultural school programs. We operate on behalf of Ludvika and Smedjebacken municipalities. VBU has approximately 220 employees, approximately 2,700 students, and an annual budget of approximately 325 Mkr. Our operations are conducted in Ludvika, Smedjebacken, and Grängesberg. For more information about our operations, visit our website, www.vbu.se. Want to help develop the education organization of the future? We are seeking an engaged HR Specialist in Ludvika! Subject to the necessary decisions being made, Västerbergslagens utbildningsförbund (VBU) is seeking an engaged and development-oriented HR Specialist who wants to help strengthen our organization. With us, you will have a strategically important role where you work closely with managers and operations on HR matters that help create good conditions for our employees and operations. We offer varied and developmental work where you have the opportunity to combine strategic HR work with operational support in an organization that makes a difference in people's learning and development. About the Position As an HR Specialist, you will be part of VBU's HR function together with an HR Manager. You work closely with the federation leadership and managers and provide qualified support on both strategic and operational HR matters. This is a permanent full-time position based in Ludvika, but travel to our workplaces in Smedjebacken and Grängesberg may occur. Start date is by agreement. A probationary period may be applied and an extract from the criminal record will be requested. Responsibilities In your role as HR Specialist, you will work with, among other things: Recruitment and competence supply Employment law matters and advisory services Support to managers on personnel-related matters Occupational health and safety work and systematic occupational health and safety initiatives Collaboration and union negotiations Development of HR processes and working methods Strategic HR work linked to operational goals and development The work is largely strategic but also includes operational elements where you support operations in day-to-day HR work. Qualifications We are seeking someone who has: Academic education in HR/personnel or other education that the employer considers equivalent Several years of experience with independent HR work, preferably in an advisory role to managers Good knowledge of employment law and HR processes Good ability to express yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish Driver's license (category B) It is meritorious if you have: Experience working in municipal or other public sector operations Experience with negotiations and collaboration with union organizations Experience providing qualified managerial support in HR Personal Qualities To succeed in this role, we see that you are independent and confident in your professional role. You are relationship-building and find it easy to create trusting collaborations at different levels in the organization. As a person, you are structured and have a good ability to plan and prioritize your work. Since the role involves considerable advisory work, you are communicative and pedagogical in how you support and guide managers and employees. We place great importance on personal suitability. What We Offer VBU is an education organization with an important societal mission where we work together to create good conditions for learning, development, and competence supply in the region. With us, you have the opportunity to influence, develop, and contribute to an attractive workplace for both managers and employees. We believe in a healthy balance between work and leisure and offer, for example: Flexible working hours Wellness hour or wellness allowance Application We welcome your application by August 7, 2026. Selection and interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact us for more information.Västerbergslagens utbildningsförbund, VBU, is a municipal federation that provides upper secondary education, adult education, vocational higher education, commissioned training, and cultural school programs. We operate on behalf of Ludvika and Smedjebacken municipalities. VBU has approximately 220 employees, approximately 2,700 students, and an annual budget of approximately 325 Mkr. Our operations are conducted in Ludvika, Smedjebacken, and Grängesberg. For more information about our operations, visit our website, www.vbu.se. Want to help develop the education organization of the future?…

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Ludvika

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60.1475886, 15.2105679copyopen in

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Published

18. 6. 2026

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1. 8. 2026

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