HR Strategist in Employer Relations

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Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest higher education institutions with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality education and conducts world-leading research in several scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene scissors was made, an achievement awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge—something that fosters a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, this means conducting research about—and within—a society in transformation. It also means delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. This is simply where the future is being created. Interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. Background The HR Department at Umeå University is a central personnel function tasked with driving, coordinating, and supporting the development of employer policies and personnel processes. Through our support to management, supervisors, and employees, we contribute to making Umeå University an attractive employer with a successful operation. The department is divided into five operational areas: Payroll Administration, HR Support to Administration, Work Environment and Equal Conditions, Competency Supply and Leadership Development, and Employer Relations (wage formation, labor law, negotiations, and restructuring). The department has a total of 36 employees. We now need temporary reinforcement in the Employer Relations group. Do you have experience in qualified HR work and would find it interesting to contribute your expertise for 11 months to Umeå University's work on labor law matters? Then this could be for you! Duties You will work in the Employer Relations operational area, where you will participate in restructuring, disputes, and collective bargaining negotiations, as well as contribute to a coordinated approach regarding interpretation and application of laws, agreements, and regulations within the labor law field. An important part of the role is supporting our managers in restructuring processes. The work requires close collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders, such as trade union organizations. Qualifications We are looking for someone who has: a university degree of at least 3 years in HR, Law, or another equivalent qualification several years of relevant and current experience with qualified and strategic HR work in an operational support role from a larger/complex organization good knowledge in the labor law field with current experience in contract, terms, and negotiation matters within public sector operations good ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in Swedish and English. Current work experience from restructuring processes is considered a merit. Personal Qualities and Abilities As an HR Strategist with us, it is important that you are confident in your role and have high integrity. You build good relationships and trustworthy collaborations with operational representatives, trade union representatives, and external partners. You are comfortable working both independently and in a team. You have strong analytical abilities and are accustomed to taking initiative and working solution-focused. You can prioritize from a holistic perspective and are structured, responsible, and persistent. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. Terms and Application The position is a fixed-term full-time employment for 11 months with start date by agreement. Submit your application through Umeå University's recruitment system Varbi and it must be received by Umeå University no later than 2026-08-12. In this recruitment, you apply only with your CV. In the application form, you will be asked questions about why you are applying for the advertised position and provide information about your competence and experience related to the advertised position. For further information, contact Department Manager Maria Bergling via email: [email protected] or phone: 090-7867168 We warmly welcome your application! Umeå University wishes to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for the current position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you who are sales representatives: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job postings.Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest higher education institutions with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality education and conducts world-leading research in several scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene scissors was made, an achievement awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge—something that fosters a dynamic and open culture. The societal…

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20. 7. 2026

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