HR Specialist, Temporary Position

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet · Full-time

Umeå, Sweden

The HR Department Would you like to work in a qualified and broad HR role where you combine strategic development work with operational support and close collaboration with our business? With us, you'll be part of an engaged HR unit where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and joint development are central. Our HR strategists, HR specialists, and HR administrators work together within the unit, alongside other parts of business support and in close dialogue with the business to create professional, coordinated, and business-oriented HR support. We are now seeking an HR specialist with broad experience who wants to contribute to the development of our HR processes and provide qualified support to managers and the business in complex personnel-related matters. This position is a temporary contract for 11 months. About the Job As an HR specialist, you work both operatively and strategically, providing qualified HR support to faculties, institutes, and departments. The role is broad and encompasses work within most HR processes, where you serve as a trusted and independent support to managers in personnel and organizational matters. The work involves close collaboration with HR unit colleagues and other functions within business support to ensure coordination and professional support to the business. You also actively contribute to development work related to HR processes and business development. In this role, you work broadly with matters such as skills management, labor law, work environment, change management, collaboration, management support, and development of HR processes. You are expected to be able to switch between advising on complex individual cases, supporting planning and implementation, and participating in development initiatives that strengthen the business's conditions. Your Background Requirements We are looking for someone with a degree from a personnel management program or other education that the employer deems equivalent, plus at least three years of experience in qualified and broad HR work in an advisory role. You have experience providing qualified support to managers on personnel matters and feel comfortable independently handling both operational and strategic HR issues. You have a good understanding of labor law, legislation, collective agreements, collaboration with labor organizations, and the processes that characterize HR work in a larger organization. Meritorious Experience from the public sector, preferably a university or college Experience working in complex organizations Experience with development work within HR processes To succeed in this role, we see that you: Have very good collaboration skills and thrive in close cooperation with others Communicate clearly and build trust Work independently and take responsibility for driving your work forward Have the ability to create good relationships and contribute to a positive working climate Can prioritize, structure, and manage multiple matters in parallel Express yourself well in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing, and are confident working in an international context Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. About Us The HR unit consists of around twenty employees and is one of three units in SLU's HR department. The HR department is part of business support at SLU and has a consultative role toward university management, faculties, institutes, and departments. We support managers and leaders so they can develop their operations, fulfill their missions, and create attractive, sustainable workplaces where employees thrive and develop. The HR unit is located at SLU's three main locations—Uppsala, Umeå, and Alnarp—with the majority of employees and the HR unit manager based in Uppsala. The role involves both independent work and close collaboration with colleagues and your manager, including remote work. Our mission is growing, and we are looking for an experienced colleague who wants to contribute to our work. With us, you work independently, close to the business, with colleagues who share your mission and challenges. Read more about our benefits and what it's like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/ Placement: Umeå Employment Form: Temporary contract, 11 months Scope: 100% Start Date: By agreement Application: We welcome your application via the application button below by 2026-09-28. Trade Union Representatives: https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) plays a key role in developing sustainable living, grounded in science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between people, animals, and ecosystems, and responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main locations are Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental farms, and educational sites throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover exceeding 4.5 billion SEK. The university is investing in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work toward an equal and inclusive work environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences forms the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for this position.