HR Strateg in the Pension Sector

We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in the pension sector who is development-oriented and driven by continuous improvements in the area of pensions. We offer a senior and developing role in an exciting and socially important organization where you contribute to the growth and development of the Armed Forces as an employer. In the Armed Forces, you will have an employer that places great value on diversity, leadership, health, and balance between work and leisure. Your personal qualities will be important as participation in training initiatives, advising, and follow-up of development and change work is part of the role.

About the Department

You will belong to the HR department at the Armed Forces Headquarters, led by the Director of Personnel. The responsibility for pension issues lies with the Employer Strategy Section, which also manages the agency's local collective agreements, wage formation, and employer support. The section is also the Armed Forces' contact point with the Employer Authority. The HR department places great emphasis on working with knowledge enhancement and development in digitalization and AI.

Main Responsibilities

As an HR Strategist, you will:

• analyze, follow up, and propose changes in the area of pensions
• develop and propose employer policy guidelines related to pensions
• manage issues related to pension economics concerning defined benefit pensions
• be involved in negotiation work, e.g., by identifying change needs and analyzing the effects of proposed changes
• monitor the Swedish labor market regarding pensions
• identify, develop, and conduct competence-enhancing initiatives for HR and managers to ensure the organization's competence in the area of pensions and pension economics.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, we require that you have:

• relevant academic degree in e.g., Human Resources, Economics, Law, or other post-secondary education or experience deemed relevant by the employer
• several years of experience in relevant qualified work regarding collective agreement pensions
• good knowledge of the Swedish pension system
• solid experience in the employer role.

Personal Qualities

• Good communication skills in Swedish, both spoken and written
• Strong analytical skills. Ability to take a holistic perspective on issues and approach problems and opportunities from different angles, as well as see your own role in a whole
• Well-developed ability to work in a structured and strategic manner
• Inspires trust and has a high degree of integrity
• Solution-oriented
• Unpretentious
• Good collaboration skills

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

Experience working with pensions within the state

For the agency's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the values that exist. The Armed Forces' values protect 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 employment may start with a 6-month probationary period.
Employment degree: Full-time.
Work location: Stockholm (there may be an opportunity to work part-time at another location).
Start date: As soon as possible after agreement.

Inquiries about the position

Contact Christer Kaivolahti Carlström (073-252 49 17).

Information about the recruitment process

Contact Fredrik Frölén (070-965 02 85).

Union Representatives

Stefan Ungerth (SACO)
Monika Danielsson (SEKO)
Kjell Tetzlaff (Defense Union OFR/S)
Roger Ericsson (Officers' Union, OFR/O)

The above persons can be reached at the switchboard phone 08-7887500.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-04-17. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you motivate why you are suitable for this position and respond to the specified selection questions.

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