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About the Personnel Department at the Air Combat School (LSS)

The Agreement on Stationing Abroad for Workers with International Work Obligations in the Public Sector (U-STAT) is a government agreement used for overseas service. The U-STAT function is named LSS HR INT and is located under the personnel department, which is part of the unit's staff. The primary task of the personnel department is to support and train the unit's managers, staff, and students within the HR field. Part of the unit's operations are located abroad, where the personnel department's international function (LSS HR INT) serves as support to employees and their managers who are traveling or stationed abroad for work. LSS HR INT coordinates all of the unit's overseas services with U-STAT agreements (formerly URA agreements), and the team consists of a function manager, two case handlers, and an administrator. The coordination of overseas service is carried out in collaboration with the operational responsible function school within LSS.

Main Responsibilities

In the role of Function Manager, you will develop and influence methods and processes, as well as functionally lead case handlers and administrators.

• Lead, develop, ensure, and follow up that the U-STAT function operates efficiently and with high quality.
• Train the unit's managers and employees about the U-STAT agreement and the function area.
• Functionally lead and support the team.
• Keep up to date with internal and external guidelines, such as legislative changes or changes in agreements affecting the U-STAT agreement.
• Collaborate with other authorities such as the Swedish Agency for Government Employers (Arbetsgivarverket) and the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan).
• Establish and maintain good contact and collaborate with international actors.
• Establish local routines and governing documents based on current agreements.
• Drive long-term and short-term planning as well as economic budgeting and follow-up regarding costs for personnel abroad.

Currently, the head of the personnel department exercises personnel responsibility for the entire department, including the LSS HR Int team. In the long term, there are plans for you, as Function Manager LSS HR Int, to exercise direct line management and personnel responsibility for the team, which means that line management and personnel responsibility will be included in your main responsibilities in the future.

Qualifications

• University degree in HR, behavioral science, social science, or other education assessed by the employer as equivalent.
• At least 5 years of current experience in qualified and broad work within the HR field, or another area assessed by the employer as equivalent.
• Experience in interpreting and applying laws and agreements.
• Experience working and driving issues in a complex organization with a strong focus on cooperation and collaboration.
• Experience leading work and having responsibility for an area or function within the HR field, or another area assessed by the employer as equivalent.
• Very good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing.
• Good knowledge of the Office package.
• Valid driver's license (Category B).

Personal Attributes

To succeed in the position, you need to be easy to communicate with, both orally and in writing, and have a good ability to reach out to others without being unclear in your message. You focus on achieving common goals while standing up for your opinions. As a person, you are secure, stable, and have good self-awareness. We also see that you are development-oriented and solution-focused with a good ability to create and maintain a broad network.

Since the role of Function Manager involves functionally leading other employees in the team, you need to be secure in a leadership role where you have a good ability to collaborate but can also take own initiatives and be responsible for ensuring tasks are carried out. You listen actively and value others' opinions, have high integrity, and are happy to help with tasks within the entire function area so that the group can achieve its goals.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

Merits

• Current experience within the Swedish Armed Forces.
• Previous managerial experience with personnel responsibility.
• Previous experience working with URA/U-STAT agreements.
• Previous experience working with international issues.

Information about the position is provided by:

Head of Personnel Department August Nelin, reachable via switchboard 08-788 75 00.

For information about the recruitment process:

HR Generalist Olivia Liw, reachable via switchboard 08-788 75 00.

Union Representatives:

OFR/O Ärna Tim Björklund, tel 070-649 65 59.

OFR/S & Defence Federation Helena Lemnell, tel 070-836 10 28.

SEKO Åsa Karlsson, reachable via switchboard 08-788 75 00.

SACO, reachable via switchboard 08-788 75 00.

Other:

• Position Level: Civil
• Employment Type: Permanent, the Swedish Armed Forces apply a 6-month probation period
• Scope: Full-time
• Work Location: Uppsala
• Domestic and international travel occurs
• Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible according to agreement

Last date for application:

Please submit your application no later than 2026-08-24. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter. In the cover letter, we would like you to explain why you are suitable for this position.

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Air Combat School is the Air Force's joint competence center for development and education. The Air Combat School has four joint Air Force schools and educates, among others, future pilots within the Swedish Armed Forces. The Air Combat School has operations in seven locations spread across the country and is headquartered in Uppsala.

The Air Combat School constantly strives to develop how we solve assigned tasks, and we are always ready to meet new challenges.

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value foundation based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

An employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required.

A security investigation with register check will be conducted prior to 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 cover 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.

Telephone calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.