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Are you interested in providing qualified HR support to deans and managers?

Do you want to work with qualified HR support for deans and managers alongside competent and friendly colleagues in a knowledge-intensive and international environment? Do you want an employer that invests in sustainable leadership and employee relations, and a healthy work environment offering secure and advantageous employment conditions? We are now looking for an HR Specialist due to an increased need in operations. If so, you are warmly welcome to apply for the position of HR Specialist at the HR Department.

The HR Department is part of the University Administration at Uppsala University and is located in the Segerstedt House, in modern and bright premises close to the Botanical Garden, Carolina Rediviva, and Uppsala Castle. The department consists of approximately 50 employees distributed across four units. The department's overarching mission is to contribute to Uppsala University being an attractive employer. We provide support and advice on strategic and operational HR matters and represent the employer regarding employer policy and conditions. Here, you will enjoy varied work in a developing and stimulating environment characterized by engagement, high competence, innovation, and colleagues with strong digital/AI maturity.

Responsibilities

In the role of HR Specialist, you offer qualified and consultative advice to managers within the University Administration and serve as a support to operationally focused HR generalists within the university's scientific fields.

You work broadly with HR issues and provide support in areas such as labor law, talent acquisition, wage formation, work environment, and equal opportunities. You also handle complex cases, such as redundancy, redeployment, misconduct, termination of employment, and lead labor law negotiations based on current legislation and collective agreements. The work is carried out in close collaboration with other HR colleagues, where you jointly leverage and develop the collective competence within the HR function.

By working both operationally and strategically, you contribute to creating a strong HR function that meets the needs of the operations.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have an academic degree in HR, such as the Human Resources Management program, or equivalent competence assessed by the employer as equivalent, combined with several years of relevant work experience for the position. You have excellent knowledge of labor law and experience in independently applying legislation and collective agreements in practice.

You have several years of current experience in providing qualified advice and consultative support to managers on a broad range of HR issues. Furthermore, you have documented experience in handling complex labor law cases such as redundancy, redeployment, misconduct, and termination of employment, and you feel confident in driving and leading union negotiations.

You have excellent digital competence and maturity, and are a proficient user of relevant IT systems and tools. You are curious about how new technology, digital environments, and ways of working can be used to develop and strengthen HR work. You also have documented good skills in communicating and expressing yourself well orally and in writing in both Swedish and English.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability. To succeed in the role, you work proactively and independently, drive tasks forward, and adapt when conditions change. You work in a structured and solution-focused manner, with good analytical ability and a holistic perspective. You have excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills that create trust in meetings with managers and colleagues. Since the work involves handling complex personnel cases, it is important that you have high integrity, good judgment, and feel confident in your competence. You are happy to share your knowledge and actively contribute to joint learning and development.

Desirable/Additional Merits

Experience of working with similar tasks within the state agreement area.

About the Position

The position is fixed-term for one year. The scope is full-time. Start date: according to agreement, preliminary 2026. Location: Uppsala.

Information about the position is provided by: Unit Manager Sandra Isberg, 018 471 3523, [email protected] and Unit Manager Lena Kvist, 018-471 1769, [email protected].

In this recruitment, we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you answer in connection with your application. The answers will be used as part of the selection process.

Welcome to submit your application by June 18, 2026, Ref: UFV-PA 2026/1960.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and engagement, make Uppsala University one of the most exciting workplaces in the country.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University: https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/)

The position may be subject to a security clearance. In the event of a security clearance, a prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved.

We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.

Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

Union Representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]