HR Officer at Boden Artillery Regiment A 8

Do you want a meaningful job where you contribute to Sweden's defense capability? Together with competent and engaged colleagues, you will have responsibility, development, and challenges with an employer that encourages a balance in life and good health. We are facing significant changes and are looking for someone who wants to be part of our growth journey!

HR Department, G1

As an HR Officer at Boden Artillery Regiment A 8, you will belong to the HR Department (G1), which is part of the regiment staff. The HR Department consists of 10 people, including 2 military officers and 8 civilians. The department is responsible for the management and coordination of HR/personnel services and working environment at the regiment.

Main Responsibilities

As an HR Officer, you will work closely with our two HR generalists and play a central role in supporting managers and employees in their daily work. You will be one of the key persons in maintaining high quality and accuracy in our administrative processes.

Your tasks include, among others:

• Managing data in the Armed Forces' support systems as well as in the Office suite
• Supporting managers and employees with administrative matters and inquiries
• Assisting in the recruitment process
• Handling tasks related to the department such as error reports and purchases for the department
• Managing the unit's personnel records
• Ensuring compliance with the Defense Data Act and the Armed Forces' internal regulations regarding personnel records
• Processing requests for extracts from the register and public documents
• Drafting decisions, such as employment decisions
• Updating and developing routines and processes
• Supporting the unit's ceremonies with invitations and personnel lists

There is an opportunity to develop within the position by eventually conducting security clearance interviews and training new employees in the HR area.

To meet the Armed Forces' requirements for physical standards, physical training is included as part of your job responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources or training/experience deemed equivalent by the employer
• Good knowledge of the Office suite
• Strong administrative skills
• Ability to express yourself well in Swedish, both orally and in writing
• Driving license B

Personal Qualities

As a person, you have a very good ability to work independently but can quickly switch to being part of a team. You are meticulous, structured, driven, and enjoy handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

You have a service-oriented approach and understand the importance of confidentiality. We expect high personal integrity and the ability to build good relationships where trust and confidence are key. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Experience in personnel administration
• Previous experience working in support systems

For the authority's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act according to the values that exist. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other

Employment type: permanent. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the authority.
Employment rate: full-time
Workplace: Boden
Start date: by agreement
Working hours: mainly daytime 07:30-16:30, but evening and weekend work may occur. Internal training and travel may occur.
The position is civilian and involves a military placement.

Contact Information

Inquiries about the position:
HR Manager Kristina Pettersson, 072-395 41 98, [email protected]

Information about the recruitment process:
Recruitment Coordinator Tova Pettersson, 073-093 58 06, [email protected]

Union representatives can be reached via the switchboard, 0921-348000
Chair SEKO Defense Boden: Susanne Thunberg
Member Defense Union Boden: Annelie Forshage
Chair SACO-S: Björn Astermo
Chair of the Artillery Union: Janne Almgren

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-02-25. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested and suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

Boden Artillery Regiment, A 8, is the Armed Forces' competence center for indirect combat. The regiment preserves and develops competencies, materials, and methods for future capabilities to detect and hit targets at long distances with high precision. A 8 has functional responsibility for CAS (Close Air Support) - to lead air support against ground targets and for weather services within the Army in the Armed Forces. Combat in winter conditions is a particular competence for the unit in Boden.
Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both large and small, both at home and around the world.

In the Armed Forces, there is 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. Security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also entails an obligation to be placed in military service. This obligation varies depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and a cover letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.