HR Specialist at the University of Skövde

The University of Skövde is a central and leading player in education, research, and collaboration that supports the transition to a sustainable future – regionally, nationally, and internationally. Our 10,000 students and 500 employees create conditions for society's digital transformation and sustainable social development through high-quality education and research in selected areas. Welcome to a vibrant campus in the heart of Skaraborg.

Here you have the opportunity to develop in a stimulating environment together with engaged colleagues with broad expertise in HR. We offer a varied and meaningful job in a dynamic and important organization.

About us

The HR department is part of the University’s operational support and provides qualified support in HR matters to our five institutions and other departments. We work from a holistic perspective and provide proactive, operationally close, and accessible support to managers, management teams, and employees. With us, you will encounter an open and collaborative work climate where we utilize and develop each other's competencies and experiences. The department currently consists of nine employees with roles such as HR specialist, payroll and HR administrators, as well as HR manager and deputy HR manager. We have a close collaboration with the institutions and other parts of operational support.

At the University of Skövde, we work together and interdisciplinary to create engagement, quality, and results on a vibrant campus. We take joint responsibility for tasks and work towards the organization's goals. The University’s conditions create good opportunities for proximity and collaboration between institutions, departments, students, colleagues, and partners.

Your role

As an HR specialist, you will provide consultative support to managers and participate in recruitment processes as well as provide qualified advice in HR matters. In addition to recruitment, the work may include interpreting laws and agreements, support in personnel matters and rehabilitation issues, as well as participation in negotiations. The role also includes administrative processes that require good knowledge of regulations for state employment. You will also be responsible for specific areas based on your expertise and work university-wide within HR.

Additional tasks may be included in the position.

We are looking for someone who has:

• a university degree at least at the bachelor's level with a focus on personnel and labor issues or another relevant area
• current work experience in the HR field
• good ability to create relationships and trust
• good ability to take initiative, independently organize, and drive your own work
• good communication skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• documented good collaboration skills.

We will also value the following assessment criteria in the hiring process:

• Experience in interpreting laws and agreements.
• Work experience in the public sector.
• Good administrative skills and good system proficiency.

Employment type: The position is a temporary contract for two years.

Extent: 100 %

Application deadline: February 4, 2026

Reference number: Ref no HS 2026/40

Start date: By agreement

Contact information: Inquiries about the position can be made to Acting HR Manager Ulrika Dagman. Union information can be provided by Anders Johansson (Saco-S) or Sonja Nohlgren (ST). All persons can be reached via the University switchboard at 0500-44 80 00

Application

You apply for the position via our website, www.his.se/jobb (http://www.his.se/jobb) by clicking on “Apply” at the bottom of the ad. There you can also read more about the University’s recruitment process and what benefits you have as an employee with us. Warm welcome with your application! The following documents should be attached to your application:

• Cover letter
• CV with personal information, degrees, other education, previous employment, and other relevant experience
• Certificates/grades and other documents that support your application