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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 employment 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 about 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 employment policy and conditions, and offer business-oriented HR support to the university's departments and units. Here, you will enjoy varied work in a developing and stimulating environment characterized by engagement, 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 departments and units, contributing 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 business.

Responsibilities

Your task is to provide qualified HR support to deans and managers within various parts of the organization, based on business needs and an employer's 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 in the administrative teams of the departments. A few days a week, you will have your workplace within the business units, 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 needs of the business. 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 equivalent. 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 across the entire HR area. You have excellent ability to express yourself well in both speech and writing in Swedish and English, and feel confident informing larger groups. You have excellent 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 to drive tasks forward, as well as adapt when conditions change. You work in a structured and solution-focused manner and have the ability to see the big picture. You have excellent collaborative and relationship-building skills that create trust in meetings with managers and colleagues. As the work involves handling personnel matters, 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 state operations, as well as experience working with international HR issues, is meritorious.

About the position

The employment is fixed-term for approximately ten months. 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 2026/2355.

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 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 employment 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.

Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]