HR Generalist for the First Submarine Flotilla

Do you want to work broadly and qualified within HR in a socially important organization that is undergoing significant development? We are now looking for an experienced HR Generalist for the HR section at the First Submarine Flotilla in Karlskrona, part of the Swedish Armed Forces.

This is a role for you who thrives with operational breadth, professional depth, and who wants to contribute to developing HR work in a complex and socially important organization.

The Position Offers

The HR section consists of four employees and an HR manager and is part of the flotilla staff. We are responsible for both strategic and operational HR work in areas such as:

• Work environment
• Competence and personnel supply
• Labor law and contractual issues
• Work adaptation and rehabilitation
• Salary formation
• Gender equality and equal treatment
• Introduction of new employees

As an HR Generalist, you report to the HR manager and work closely with both managers and colleagues throughout the organization.

The organization is characterized by clear structures, high demands for legal security, and close managerial support in everyday life. The role involves great independence combined with collegial collaboration in an experienced HR team.

Main Responsibilities

As an HR Generalist, you work consultatively and operationally with qualified support to managers. You independently drive cases and contribute to developing working methods and routines.

Examples of responsibilities include:

• Support in work adaptation and rehabilitation processes
• Advice on labor law issues based on laws and agreements
• Support in work environment issues
• Training managers in the employer role
• Competence supply and personnel planning
• Planning, coordination, and development of introductory training for new employees
• Contact person for employee surveys
• Work with equal treatment and handling of unwanted behavior
• HR administrative processing and documentation

The role requires you to be able to make independent assessments, make decisions, and act confidently in complex personnel matters.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• Academic degree in HR/personnel science or other education/experience deemed equivalent
• Several years of experience in broad and qualified HR work
• Experience in providing consultative support to managers
• Good knowledge of labor law and work environment legislation
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing
• Driving license B

Meritorious Competencies

It is meritorious if you have experience in:

• HR work within government or other public organizations
• Work in larger or complex organizations
• Gender equality and equal treatment work
• Planning and implementation of educational initiatives within HR

Personal Characteristics

To thrive and succeed in the role, we see that you:

• Have high integrity and good judgment
• Are confident in your HR competence and in dialogue with managers
• Work structured and independently
• Create trusting relationships
• Communicate clearly and respectfully

Employment Conditions

Employment type: Permanent position

Employment rate: Full-time

Workplace: Karlskrona

Start date: 2026-06-01 or by agreement

Salary: Individual salary setting applies

For inquiries about the position, please contact:

HR Manager Linda Sporron 072-964 23 40

Union representatives:
Saco Marie Strandberg
OFR/O Liam Hansson
OFR/S Jimmy Svensson
SEKO, Jan-Anders Nilsson

All can be reached via FM switchboard 0455-85 000

Welcome with your application by March 31, 2026

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 First Submarine Flotilla is on standby around the clock to monitor and protect Sweden's territorial waters, above and below the surface. The submarines also conduct covert intelligence gathering and marine special operations with divers, and they are ready to be deployed on international missions somewhere in the world. The Swedish submarines are highly advanced and can remain submerged for long periods. The submarine force also has the world's most advanced submarine rescue system and an advanced signal intelligence vessel for intelligence gathering.

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

In the Swedish 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 conditions 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 review with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be placed in a war position. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.