Administrator at the Swedish Armed Forces

Do you want to contribute to a safer Sweden and make a difference every day? The Swedish Armed Forces is in an expansion phase. Here you have the opportunity to work in an environment where you become an important link in a vital societal operation.

In our growth journey, we are now recruiting an administrator. We believe that this role suits you who are new to the workforce or want to try working in an area that is new to you.

The Payroll and HR Administrative Unit (LHRE) at the Swedish Armed Forces HR Center is responsible for ensuring that the Armed Forces' employees receive the correct salary on time every month. Our unit has about 90 employees in six payroll departments. We work in a modern open office landscape in Gärdet, directly adjacent to green areas. We offer several great benefits within the Armed Forces, including the opportunity to train three hours a week during working hours, which is highly appreciated.

In your role as an administrator, you will support the unit with handling mail, archiving, and simpler administrative tasks.

Main Responsibilities

You will work with:

• mail handling
• archiving
• sorting and simpler administration of cases

REQUIREMENTS

Your qualifications are:

• high school diploma – focus on social sciences, economics, law, or equivalent
• good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing
• experience using IT systems

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who enjoys working according to established routines and methods. You see yourself as engaged, responsible, positive, and unpretentious. You have the ability to work in a structured and independent manner. Since we work in teams, it is also important that you are a team player who enjoys sharing your knowledge and experiences. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

MERITORIOUS

It is meritorious if you have:

• served in the Swedish Armed Forces
• experience of similar tasks in the public sector
• experience in payroll administration
• studied courses in payroll or economics

Other

Employment type: Full-time. Temporary position for up to 1 year.

Start date: By agreement

Work location: Stockholm, Gärdet

Inquiries about the position

Jair Lujan, acting department head, 070 851 82 97

Union representatives can be reached via the switchboard 0505-451 00 00

SACO – [email protected]

SEKO – Åsa Karlsson

OFRS – Kjell Tetzlaff

OFRO – Roger Ericsson

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-02. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position. The answers to the selection questions will form the basis for a first selection.

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The HR center of the Swedish Armed Forces creates the conditions for the operational capability of the Armed Forces and a stronger defense by ensuring resource and HR services that meet the needs of the units. Please read more at https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/fmhrc (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/fmhrc)

Every day and every hour, the employees of the Swedish Armed Forces make efforts that affect the lives of others, both in large and small ways, 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 prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for a position, 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.