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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, as well as a healthy work environment offering secure and advantageous working conditions? Then you are warmly welcome to apply for the position of HR Generalist at the HR Department of Uppsala University!

The HR Department is part of the University Administration at Uppsala University and is located in Segerstedthuset, 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. Our overarching mission is to contribute to Uppsala University being an attractive employer. We provide support and advice on strategic and operational HR issues, represent the employer regarding labor market policies and conditions, and offer business-oriented HR support to the university's faculties and units. Here, you will enjoy varied work in a developing and stimulating environment characterized by commitment, high competence, innovation, and good AI maturity.

We are now looking for new colleagues to join our HR team. As some of our employees move on to other roles and assignments, opportunities have opened up for you to become part of our operations.

As an HR Generalist at the HR Department, you work closely with faculties and units and contribute with professional HR support within a broad area. You will become part of a knowledgeable and helpful team where we value collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a shared responsibility for delivering high-quality support to the organization.

Responsibilities

Your task is to provide qualified HR support to deans and managers within various parts of the organization, based on operational needs and an employer perspective. You will handle, investigate, coordinate, drive, and follow up cases within the entire HR area. Therefore, it is important that you keep up to date with current laws, regulations, ordinances, collective agreements, processes, and routines. The responsibilities also include providing advice and support in international recruitment and onboarding, as well as contacts with other authorities. This may involve issues related to employment terms, insurance, taxes, work and residence permits, and associated legislation. You will also participate in the HR function's ongoing development work and digital transformation.

The work is carried out in close collaboration with colleagues within the faculties' administrative teams. A few days a week, you will have your workplace in the operations, close to the managers and employees you support. You are often responsible for several parallel assignments of both short- and long-term nature, adapted to the operational needs. To thrive in this role, you need to appreciate variety and working consultatively in close collaboration with managers.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have a relevant academic degree in the HR field, or equivalent education assessed by the employer as comparable. You also have documented and current experience of broad and independent HR work. You have good knowledge of labor law and documented experience of applying relevant laws, regulations, and collective agreements. You have good experience in giving advice and consultative support to managers within the entire HR field. You have very good ability to express yourself well in speech and writing, both in Swedish and English, and feel confident informing larger groups. You have very good digital competence and are a proficient user of various IT systems and digital tools.

Personal suitability will be given great weight. To succeed in the role, we see that you have a good ability to work proactively and independently, drive tasks forward, and adapt when conditions change. You work in a structured and solution-focused manner and have the ability to see the big picture. You have very good collaborative and relationship-building skills that create trust in meetings with managers and colleagues. Since the work involves handling personnel cases, it is also important that you have high integrity and good judgment.

Desirable/meritorious in other respects

Knowledge of and documented experience in applying the specific laws and regulations applicable within public sector operations, as well as experience working with international HR issues, are meritorious.

About the position

The employment is permanent, with the possibility of a probationary period. The position is full-time. Start date: ASAP according to agreement. Location: Uppsala.

Information about the position can be obtained from: Unit Manager Lena Kvist, 018-471 1769, on August 10–17.

In this recruitment, we have replaced the personal 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 August 17, 2026, ref. UFV-PA 2026/2354.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. Our 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 commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces.

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 security clearance. In the event of a security clearance, approval is a prerequisite for employment.

We will not accept 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]