Temporary Position until 2025-12-31

About the Workplace

Sector HR/Payroll

HR holds a central function with a focus on the benefit for our managers and employees. We work both strategically and operationally within the employer policy area such as competence supply, work environment, employer branding, wage formation, leadership development, and more. It is important for us to be proactive and to work forward-leaning as an employer, which we do through new working methods and by constantly sharpening our skills.

At the workplace, you are surrounded by colleagues who are a mixed group of personalities, working on creative ideas while also leveraging previous experiences and many years of expertise.

The sector also includes the municipality's wonderful payroll team, which includes both payroll and system administration.

We are located in brand new office premises centrally located in Östersund, where we have an activity-based working method. The work combines on-site and remote work.

Your Responsibilities

As an HR consultant, you will work as direct support for managers in matters such as labor law, collaboration with unions, recruitment, and contract interpretation. You will also train managers in employer-related issues. It may also involve leading workshops. Together with your colleagues, you will also work on strategic aspects within the area.

About You and Your Skills

To thrive in this role, you need to enjoy working in an advisory and consultative capacity.

We expect you to be independent and able to drive issues. We value collaboration, and besides close cooperation with your HR and payroll colleagues, it is important to listen to the organization's needs for support and development.

We want you to be educated in the Personnel and Working Life program or have an equivalent education as assessed by the employer.

We hope you have experience working as managerial support within HR.

Recruitment Process

Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis. We ask that you attach your CV and cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent in. We will ask you to provide them if it becomes relevant for an interview.

The municipality of Östersund has considered the choice of advertising channels prior to the announcement and therefore requests no calls from recruitment firms or advertisement sellers.

What Do We Offer?

The municipality of Östersund offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness grants, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a variety of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personnel Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html (https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html)

About the Municipal Executive Administration

In the work for a better Östersund, democracy and development play a crucial role. Within the Municipal Executive Administration, we work with citizen services and democratic assignments related to politics. Here you will also find our business developers, economists, HR consultants, communicators, IT specialists, and administrators, among others.