Vacant job

At Castra, recognized as one of Sweden's best employers for three consecutive years, most recently in April 2026, the human element is valued in every interaction. We offer a flat hierarchy and a secure corporate culture where self-leadership and personal development are at the center. Here, you have the space to grow and make an impact!

About the role

In this position, you will become part of Castra Mellansverige AB, with presence in Jönköping, Linköping, Norrköping, Örebro, and Karlstad. Castra is an IT consultancy that helps clients with digital development, system solutions, and business-oriented advisory services. As a Candidate Manager at Castra, you play a central role in identifying, engaging, and nurturing relationships with potential talents within the IT and software industry. You are responsible for the entire recruitment process from initial contact to reference checks, focusing on matching the right person with the right assignment and contributing to our growing candidate bank. You act as a key link between candidates and consulting managers in an HR generalist role. Here, you have a unique opportunity for extensive training and personal development. With good leadership and great flexibility regarding working hours, you are given the opportunity to shape your role and career path. Upon starting, you will receive a thorough and comprehensive onboarding to ensure a flying start!

We are looking for someone who thrives in a business-driven role with many touchpoints and enjoys building strong, long-term relationships. You naturally build trust, work in a structured manner, take responsibility, and collaborate smoothly to drive the work forward.

What we offer

• Valuable and merit-enhancing experience for those studying HR or similar fields.
• A consulting manager who values your personal and professional development.
• As a consultant for Academic Work, we offer great opportunities for you to grow professionally, build your network, and create valuable contacts for the future. Read more about our consultant offer

Responsibilities

The role involves being responsible for the entire candidate journey, from proactive sourcing and initial contact to interviews, background checks, and ongoing relationships. You build and maintain a strong candidate bank both verbally and in writing, work closely with our consulting managers, and contribute to a professional candidate experience.

• Conduct initial dialogues and interviews with potential candidates.
• Be responsible for background checks and reference checks.
• Build and maintain an ongoing candidate bank.
• Document and follow up on candidate management processes.
• Search for and identify potential candidates (sourcing).
• Write and publish job advertisements, including on LinkedIn.

We are looking for you who

• Are studying a degree in Human Resources, Behavioral Science, Economics, or similar, and will graduate no earlier than Autumn 2027, or alternatively have another main occupation of at least 50%. Since we view this position long-term, we expect that you do not plan to go on exchange or have an internship.
• Have good communication skills and an outgoing personality.
• Have a basic understanding of process management and documentation.
• Demonstrate business acumen and the ability to build relationships.

It is meritorious if you have

• Experience writing job advertisements.
• Experience with LinkedIn Sourcing.
• Experience from service professions or customer contact.

To succeed in the role, you have the following personal qualities:

• Helpful
• Goal-oriented
• Social
• Responsible
• Solution-oriented

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's wish is that all questions regarding the position are sent to Academic Work.

We apply continuous selection and will take down the ad when enough candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. A CV is required when applying. We do not use cover letters as a selection method, so one is not needed. As a candidate, you bear the main responsibility for ensuring your application is complete when submitted. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.

For our part-time positions, the applicant must have another main occupation of at least 50%. Examples include studies, another employment, self-employment, parental leave, or similar.