HR Specialist at Lycksele Municipality

At Lycksele Municipality, we are convinced that a welcoming approach and shared values strengthen the municipality and its attractiveness. The municipality aims to develop into a welcoming community with high attractiveness, where talents are nurtured and developed, and where citizens, customers, suppliers, and others who interact with the municipality receive professional treatment and good service. Lycksele Municipality has a belief in the future, drive, and commitment that moves us forward. Our values are based on Compassion, Togetherness, and Drive.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are now looking for an experienced and confident HR specialist who wants to contribute to Lycksele Municipality's attractiveness as an employer.

In Lycksele Municipality, we want to provide our managers and employees with the best possible conditions. The HR unit works across the municipality to analyze and develop HR processes and to support and educate internally on HR issues. The HR unit's area of work is broad and covers areas such as work environment, rehabilitation, labor law, negotiation, recruitment, competence development, pension issues, payroll processing, and salary issues, etc. In addition to the HR manager, the unit consists of payroll administrators, HR officers, and HR specialists. We are now looking for an HR specialist who can work both operationally and strategically at the organizational, group, and individual levels.

In this role, you as an HR specialist will have a central and advisory role where you provide qualified support to managers in personnel matters and HR processes. You will work both operationally and consultatively with personnel matters and contribute with specialist knowledge in labor law, work environment, and rehabilitation. The role involves many points of contact and requires a good ability to handle complex and sometimes sensitive situations. The work also involves administrative tasks; in addition to case documentation, it includes system administration, development of governing documents, educational materials, and decision support.

YOUR PROFILE

We believe in the right competence in the right place.

We are looking for someone with a relevant university or college education, or equivalent work experience that the employer assesses as equivalent. For the role, good knowledge of labor law (LAS, MBL, AML) and collective agreements, preferably those related to municipal operations, is required. You should also have experience in leading difficult conversations, developing governing documents and educational materials, conducting training, and driving development work. Therefore, we prefer that you have at least 3–5 years of current experience in HR or as a manager.

You have good digital competence and are used to administering and working in various systems, as well as using the Office suite in your daily work. It is advantageous if you have experience from digital systems related to work environment or rehabilitation. A B driver's license is required for the position.

To succeed in the role of HR specialist, you have a genuine interest in people and work with a communicative, inclusive, and consultative approach. You thrive in dialogue and collaboration with managers, employees, colleagues, and other internal and external partners. You communicate clearly, are attentive, and professional in your approach, which helps create trust and constructive solutions. You are meticulous and analytical and express yourself well in both speech and writing.

You thrive in a dynamic environment and have the ability to plan, prioritize, and work structured even when circumstances change. You are self-driven, take your own initiatives, and adapt to different situations. With good self-awareness and confidence in your profession, you act professionally in all contexts. We are a values-driven organization and want your interactions and actions to align with our values - Compassion, Togetherness, and Drive. Therefore, great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

WE OFFER YOU

In Lycksele Municipality, people are our greatest resource. It is the personnel resources that generate value, quality, and content in our operations. We strive to be an attractive employer where each employee's abilities are expressed and developed through a work climate based on openness, trust, and dialogue. Employees in Lycksele Municipality should have the opportunity for balance in work life, be involved, and have the chance to strengthen and develop in their professional roles.

As an employee of Lycksele Municipality, a number of employee benefits follow. For more information about employee benefits, see the link: www.lycksele.se/kommun/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/lycksele-kommun-som-arbetsgivare/vart-erbjudande/ (www.lycksele.se/kommun/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/lycksele-kommun-som-arbetsgivare/vart-erbjudande/)

For more information on what it's like to live, work, and reside in Lycksele, see the link: www.lycksele.se/levailycksele (www.lycksele.se/levailycksele)

ABOUT THE EMPLOYMENT

Duration: Permanent, probationary employment may occur.
Scope: 100%
Start date: By agreement.
Salary: We apply individual salaries, please state salary expectations in your application.
If you are interested in knowing the salary range for the position, you can contact our payroll administrators at tel. 0950-162 00.

In Lycksele Municipality, everyone works together, and the diversity that the municipality represents is a driving force in moving forward. We actively work for a work environment with equal conditions and value the qualities that diversity brings to the organization.

Since Lycksele Municipality is a Sámi administrative area, knowledge of Sámi may be advantageous in some cases.

In Lycksele Municipality, you can work with our values as a host within the framework of your regular position. For more information, talk to the recruiting manager.

In Lycksele, you can combine your regular job with a part-time position as a firefighter. Contact the rescue service at 0950-162 06 if you are interested in working as a part-time firefighter.

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Do you feel, based on what you have read about us, that you would fit in as an HR specialist in Lycksele Municipality? You are warmly welcome to submit your application marked with reference number 1251, no later than 2026-01-06. You can apply via the button below or by mail to Lycksele Municipality, Municipal Executive Office, 921 81 Lycksele.