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Do you want to work as an HR Generalist at the Swedish Armed Forces? We contribute to Sweden's security and our mission is growing.

We are now looking for a temporary HR Generalist who wants to support the Swedish Armed Forces' managers and HR departments with us at the friendly Employer Support Detail.

About the Detail

The Employer Support Detail belongs to the Headquarters and we are located in the beautiful nature of Gärdet, surrounded by greenery and pleasant walking and training opportunities. One of the Swedish Armed Forces' benefits is that we have the opportunity to exercise for three hours a week during working hours. The Detail handles everything from advice on contract and terms issues to pension and workforce planning committees.

Main Responsibilities

In the role of HR Generalist, you support the Swedish Armed Forces' employer representatives in a consultative and pedagogical manner. The role, which is a temporary position, will primarily focus on our preparatory work for the central workforce planning committee. The work involves everything from interpreting and applying regulations and preparatory work to administrative tasks such as writing decisions and developing digital collaboration areas. The work takes place in close cooperation with colleagues at the Detail and involves many contact surfaces within the agency.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Academic degree in the HR field, or other education/experience that the employer considers equivalent
• Current work experience in broad HR work, at least 1 year
• Very good ability to express yourself in a pedagogical manner both orally and in writing in Swedish

Personal Attributes

To succeed in the role, we see that you have good cooperation skills and create trust. It is also important that you represent established guidelines, processes and current legislation. You have a desire to simplify the daily life of managers and local HR representatives through a solution-oriented approach.

You are receptive and meticulous and you like order and routine. You can work independently and structured and you have good communication skills.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

Merits

• Experience of working in a complex organization/agency, preferably the Swedish Armed Forces
• Knowledge of the SAP system or another system that the employer considers equivalent
• Current experience from working in a consultative role
• Military experience as GSS, RO or YO
• Experience of document management systems

Other

Employment type: Temporary position from September 2026 or according to agreement until August 2027.

Employment level: Full time

Place of employment: Stockholm Gärdet

Civil position

Start date: According to agreement

Travel in the service may occur.

Information about the position and the process

Detail Commander Madeleine Warghusen 070-616 9525.

Union Representatives

SACO – Anders Kejnell (HKV)

SEKO – Åsa Karlsson (FM HRC)

OFR/S – Kjell Tetzlaff (HKV)

OFR/O – Arne Nilsson (HKV)

All can be reached via the Swedish Armed Forces switchboard 08-788 75 00

Application

Welcome to submit your application by 2026-06-29. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you justify why you are suitable for this position.

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

-----------------------------------------------------Information about the recruiting unit:

The Chief of Defence and the Director General are located at the Headquarters. The Headquarters has approximately 1,000 employees – both professional officers and civilian experts. From 2023-01-01, the Headquarters consists of the Defence Staff, the Operations Command, the Military Intelligence and Security Service, as well as the Headquarters Staff Department and independent oversight units.

An employment with us involves placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with register check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. A CV and personal letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.