Deputy HR Manager at the Swedish Armed Forces

Do you want to take the next step in your career focused on personnel issues? We are now looking for an officer seeking a varied role as a Deputy HR Manager. As the Deputy HR Manager, you will support the unit's HR Manager.

About the Unit

As the Deputy HR Manager, you will be placed at A1, which is part of the wing staff. A1 consists of 28 employees, and the department's work area includes strategic and operational personnel services. We work with staffing, salary formation, personnel supply, recruitment, work environment, rehabilitation, personnel development, and wellness.

The wing staff is the resource of the unit commander to solve the tasks of the wing and constitutes the command organization. The unit consists of approximately 100 employees and is responsible for coordinating and leading the tasks of the wing.

Main Responsibilities

As the Deputy HR Manager, you will provide complementary support to the HR Manager in all areas of HR at the unit level. This includes both daily operational issues and the strategic long-term perspective.

There is a strong focus on supporting the HR Manager in collaboration with employee organizations.

Over time, the position may be adjusted based on your skills and willingness to take on increased responsibilities in certain areas.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Officer's degree
• Completed HSOU
• Driving license B for manual transmission
• Swedish citizenship

Personal Characteristics

To fit into the role, we believe you thrive in a fast-paced work environment and enjoy finding solutions to problems. You are structured and drive your projects forward.

You need to be able to clarify the significance of personnel policy issues for the organization, which we believe you do through good communication skills and by building good relationships both internally within F 7 and FM as well as externally.

We also see that you are a good representative of the Swedish Armed Forces and support its core values (see www.forsvarsmakten.se). Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious Qualifications

• Good knowledge of English, spoken and written
• Experience working with SAP systems
• Academic degree in HR or equivalent
• Experience working with HR within the Swedish Armed Forces
• Experience in change management
• Experience in a managerial role

Other

Employment type: Permanent. The position starts with a six-month probationary period for those who are not currently employed by the Swedish Armed Forces.

Employment rate: Full-time

Work location: Såtenäs.

Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement

The position requires physical capability, travel obligations, international service obligations, and participation in training and exercises in the war organization.

Contact Persons

Inquiries about the position can be made to Johan Crona or Anna Hanses Moback, both reachable via the FM switchboard at 010-825 10 00

Union Representatives:

Officers' Union OFR/O, Jan Möller
Defense Union OFR/S, Per Gunnarsson
SACO, Ulf Svensson,
SEKO, Erling Svensson

All can be reached via the switchboard at 010-825 10 00

Welcome with your application by 2026-02-02 at the latest. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter. In the cover letter, we would like you to explain why you are suitable 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:

Skaraborg Air Wing is a versatile and unique air wing. Here you will find combat aircraft as well as the Swedish Armed Forces' collective resources for transport and special aviation. We conduct basic and position training for conscripted recruits and train all Swedish and foreign Gripen pilots. The unit also participates in many missions. In Sweden, operations are located in Såtenäs, Malmen, Arlanda, and Karlsborg. Abroad, we are responsible for Gripen support in Thailand and for Swedish personnel at the international transport aviation cooperation Heavy Airlift Wing in Hungary.

Feel free to read more at https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/f7 (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/f7)

Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect other people's lives, both large and small, both at home and around the world.

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, 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 check with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. 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 hiring process, certified copies of certificates and diplomas must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.