HR Specialist Focused on Competence Supply

Luleå University of Technology is experiencing strong growth with world-leading expertise in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and from the Arctic region, we create global societal benefits. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national, and regional companies, public actors, and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of nearly 2.1 billion SEK per year. We currently have 1,900 employees and 18,700 students.

In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in large projects aimed at a more sustainable society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these highly relevant research projects and the societal transformation that follows. We have a wide range of educational programs to match the skills in demand. We hope you want to help us build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.

The HR department consists of 20 employees who together are responsible for the strategic and operational HR work within the university and provide professional and qualified support in HR and payroll matters. We are now looking for an HR specialist who will focus on competence supply.

About the Position

In this role, you will be part of a team that collectively works on the university's competence supply. You will be responsible for your own area and support managers and employees in the organization.

You will drive and handle recruitment cases both within academia and operational support. For positions within academia, the recruitment process is handled in a special order via a recruitment committee.

In addition to recruitment, you will be involved in, and in some cases responsible for, various development projects and strategic initiatives within the HR department.

My name is Tommy Viklund, and I will be your manager. I apply a trust-based leadership style where you as an employee have great confidence to independently plan and execute your work. I believe in a good balance between work and leisure and that we should have fun at work. Read more about our benefits here.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• A degree in human resources or another degree deemed relevant
• Experience in HR work focused on competence supply
• Very good ability to communicate in both spoken and written Swedish and English

It is an advantage if you have:

• Experience in public employment law
• Experience in handling residence and work permits

As a person, you are engaged, responsible, and proactive. You enjoy working in various types of processes and have the ability to drive work forward even when the processes are lengthy. Other qualities that will help you succeed in this role include being clear, patient, and good at meeting different types of people. You have a positive attitude and see opportunities for development. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Scope and Location

We are looking for an HR specialist for a permanent full-time position based in Luleå. A probationary period may be applied. Start date according to agreement.

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position, please contact HR Manager Tommy Viklund [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), or HR Strategist Petter Berglund [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Union representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) and OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Application

We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below, attaching your CV, cover letter, and degree certificate. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Applications and degree certificates must be written in Swedish or English. We encourage you to use AI-based tools to support your application work. We expect you to responsibly utilize such tools even in your future work with us.

Application deadline: February 10, 2026

Reference number: 739-2026