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Do you want to work in an environment where you contribute to a socially important activity? Do you want to work in an interesting and growing organization? With us, you have the opportunity to work in an engaged and driven team where you can develop while contributing to the organization's development journey and making Sweden and the world safer.

1st Infantry Brigade

The 1st Infantry Brigade (IB1) is the latest of the Swedish Armed Forces and Army's re-established brigades, with the main task of defending the capital area. The brigade is in growth and is looking for a personnel generalist for the personnel section. Within the personnel section, we work with war placement, personnel planning, personnel development, recruitment, salary, and work environment issues. The personnel section is part of the brigade staff that works together with other units in the staff and also with other units within the regiment and other parts of the Armed Forces. The section consists of a personnel manager, personnel generalists, and a personnel administrator.

Main Responsibilities

As a personnel generalist, you will work broadly with various types of personnel issues. You will drive your personnel processes and cases. Your tasks include supporting managers with personnel administration, salary formation, recruitment, and work environment issues. The position also includes participation in exercises conducted by the brigade.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma
• Education in personnel administration or equivalent competence as assessed by the employer
• Good knowledge of Office Suite
• Good ability to express oneself in speech and writing

Personal Qualities

To succeed in this role, you need to be able to successfully lead multiple projects simultaneously. As a result, you need to be well-organized and want to work in a structured manner and have the ability to prioritize different tasks. Furthermore, you need to be solution-oriented, self-driven, proactive, and communicative. You have good social skills and a consultative approach.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Higher education in HR, e.g., from the personnel management program or equivalent as assessed by the employer
• Work experience that the employer considers relevant to the position
• Military basic training
• Driving license B

For the authority's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act according to the existing values. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other

Employment type: permanent. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the authority.
Employment rate: full-time.
Work location: Kungsängen
Civil position.
Business trips and exercises may occur in the position.
Start date: as soon as possible by agreement.

For inquiries about the position and information about the recruitment process, contact: Personnel Manager Linnea Swedman, reachable via FM switchboard: 0505-45 10 00

Union Representatives

OFR/O Orry Finnermark
OFR/S Kenneth Hartikainen
SACO Johan Gillemyr
SEKO Lise-Lotte Larsson

Application

Welcome with your application by 2025-04-10. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you explain why you are suitable for this position as well as answers to the specified selection questions.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Life Guards is one of the Armed Forces' largest units with roots dating back to 1521. We train tomorrow's soldiers, as well as military police and personnel who will carry out international missions. We guard the royal palaces, we have security and ground combat units. We are also responsible for preserving and developing Swedish military music tradition. Our headquarters is in Kungsängen outside Stockholm, but we are also located in Sollentuna, central Stockholm, Uppsala, Gothenburg, and Karlskrona.

Within the Armed Forces, there is a strong value foundation based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security review with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be war-placed. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.