HR Specialist, Temporary Position

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet · Full-time

Uppsala, Sweden

The HR Department Would you like to work in a qualified and broad HR role where you can combine strategic development work with operational support and close collaboration with the business? With us, you'll become part of an engaged HR unit where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and joint development are at the center. At our organization, HR strategists, HR specialists, and HR administrators work together within the unit, along with other parts of business support and in close dialogue with the business to create professional, coordinated, and business-focused 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 on complex personnel-related matters. The temporary position covers 11 months and the placement location is either Umeå or Uppsala. The announcement has been published for both locations but concerns the same position. You only need to submit one application. About the Job As an HR specialist, you work both operationally and strategically with qualified HR support to faculties, institutions, and departments. The role is broad and encompasses work within most HR processes, where you serve as a reliable and independent support to managers on personnel and organizational matters. The work involves close collaboration with colleagues within the HR unit as well as with 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 the role, you work broadly with issues such as skills supply, employment law, work environment, change management, collaboration, management support, and development of HR processes. You are expected to be able to switch between providing advice on complex individual cases, support in planning and implementation, and participation in development initiatives that strengthen the business's conditions. Your Background Requirements We are looking for you who have a degree from a personnel management program or other education that the employer deems equivalent, and 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 confident independently handling both operational and strategic HR issues. You have a good understanding of employment law, legislation, collective agreements, collaboration with labor organizations, and the processes that characterize HR work in a larger organization. Meritorious qualifications: - Experience from the public sector, preferably a university or college - Experience working in complex organizations - Experience in development work within HR processes To succeed in the role, we see that you: - Have excellent collaboration skills and enjoy working closely with others - Communicate clearly and in a way that builds trust - Work independently and take responsibility for driving your work forward - Have the ability to build good relationships and contribute to a positive collaborative climate - Can prioritize, structure, and manage multiple matters in parallel - Express yourself well in Swedish and English in speech and writing and are comfortable working in an international context Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. About Us The HR unit consists of approximately 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, institutions, and departments. We support managers and leaders so they can develop their business, fulfill their assignments, and create attractive, sustainable workplaces where employees thrive and develop. The HR unit is located at SLU's three main locations in 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 remotely. Our mission is growing, and we are looking for an experienced colleague who wants to be part of and 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 or Uppsala Employment Form: Temporary position, 11 months Extent: 100% Start Date: By agreement Application: We welcome your application via the application button below by no later than 2026-09-28. Trade Union Contact Persons: https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in developing sustainable life, 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 facilities throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover of over 4.5 billion kronor. 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 the current position.