About the Operations:
1st Division Headquarters is now seeking a structured and engaged administrator for personnel administration. Our operations are growing, which places high demands on a functioning and efficient personnel supply. In this role, you will work broadly with headquarters personnel administration, with a special focus on our reserve officers (RO) and part-time personnel (GSS/T). You will be part of the Personnel Section/G1 and become a central pillar of support for both managers and employees.
Main Responsibilities:
The role combines personnel administration with specialist responsibility for part-time personnel. Your main tasks will be to:
- Handle general personnel administration such as registration of employments, leave, terminations, and service documentation.
- Administer salaries, compensation, per diems, and travel orders in the Swedish Armed Forces HR system.
- Plan, administer, and call in personnel for refresher training, exercises, and operations.
- Follow up on individuals' service plans and support headquarters managers in personnel and staffing matters.
- Serve as headquarters' central contact point for reserve officers and part-time employees.
Qualifications:
- Completed upper secondary education with approved grades.
- Current and documented experience in personnel administration, HR support, or payroll administration.
- Very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English.
- Good computer skills and solid experience with MS Office (particularly Excel and Word).
- Category B driver's license (manual transmission).
Meritorious:
- Experience working with the Swedish Armed Forces business system PRIO (SAP).
- Post-secondary education in HR, personnel science, or economics/administration.
- Completed military service, military basic training, or previous civil/military employment with the Swedish Armed Forces.
- Good knowledge of state collective agreements and the Swedish Armed Forces personnel regulations.
Personal Qualities:
We are looking for someone who is very organized, thorough, and has a good ability to prioritize your tasks even during periods of high workload. Since the role involves daily contact with both headquarters and individual personnel, you must have excellent communication skills, high integrity, and be service-oriented. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.
Other Information:
- The position is civilian.
- Employment form: Permanent employment with a six-month probationary period.
- Employment level: Full-time.
- Work location: Skövde.
- Start date: By agreement.
- Travel within and outside Sweden will occur.
For information about the position and recruitment process:
Emma Eklund HR, [email protected], 0703-29 35 57
Trade Union Representatives:
OFR/O Freddy Wozny 0500-456 000
Försvarsförbundet Britt Dahlman 0500-456 000
SEKO Crister Florin 0500-456 000
Welcome to submit your application no later than 2026-08-09. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter in which you explain why you are suited for this position.
Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website.
Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit:
Land Warfare School is an army-wide school for development, education, and training of the army's combat units. Land Warfare School educates officers and specialist officers, plans and conducts exercises, and trains combat units in advanced combat training facilities.
In close collaboration with army headquarters and other units, Land Warfare School develops model units, capabilities, methods, and equipment. Within the framework of the entire Swedish Armed Forces' growth, Land Warfare School plays an important role in the ongoing modernization of the army.
The Swedish Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, fitness benefits, and a good balance between work and private life.
The Swedish Armed Forces utilizes the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the operations. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment. Employment with us entails placement in a security classification.
Swedish citizenship is typically required. Security clearance with registry check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed on military alert. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. Each permanent position is initiated with a 6-month probationary period, provided you are not already employed by the Swedish Armed Forces.
A CV and personal letter must be attached to the employment application. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Contact from external recruitment companies and salespeople is requested to be avoided.About the Operations:
1st Division Headquarters is now seeking a structured and engaged administrator for personnel administration. Our operations are growing, which places high demands on a functioning and efficient personnel supply. In this role, you will work broadly with headquarters personnel administration, with a special focus on our reserve officers (RO) and part-time personnel (GSS/T). You will be part of the Personnel Section/G1 and become a central pillar of support for both managers and employees.
Main Responsibilities:
The role combines personnel administration with specialist…