About this role
We are proud of Trollhättan's municipality with over 5,000 employees who make a positive difference in the lives of our residents every day and contribute to the development of the city's sustainability and vitality. We are driven and motivated by the guiding principles of Courage, Participation, Innovation, and Action. Here, you will find an exciting development where you can help make our city even better.
Are you a confident and experienced leader passionate about development, people, and the future of staffing and competency supply? Then this is the role for you!
About Us
The Social Services Administration has approximately 2,000 employees who care for the municipality's elderly and individuals with some form of disability.
Together, we create safe and quality care and support – work that makes a difference for people every day!
The unit for staffing and recruitment is a support function within the Department of Quality and Development. We assist managers within the Social Services Administration with recruitment, transition, schedule planning, staffing during short-term absences, and planning for home care. The Social Services Administration is currently in an exciting phase of development to meet the future welfare needs. In this transition work, our unit plays a vital role in the ongoing efforts ahead. As a support function, our goal is to provide professional and valuable assistance. We work to create efficient processes and long-term solutions that strengthen the entire organization.
Currently, Trollhättan Municipality is actively working on implementing trust-based governance and management – where trust, participation, and innovation drive us to achieve our common goals.
About the Role
Together with your managerial colleague, you will share responsibility for the unit, which entails close collaboration but with a clear division of tasks. Your role includes leading employees in recruitment, vacancy management, and administration. You will also have personnel responsibility for hourly workers and pool employees.
Your responsibilities include:
- Overall responsibility for personnel, finance, quality, and work environment
- Leading and supporting operational work
- Ensuring efficient and quality-assured processes
- Working strategically with development and improvement initiatives
- Inspiring and developing employees
- Monitoring the external environment and contributing new perspectives
You will report directly to the quality manager of the administration and be part of the management team for Quality and Development.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone with an academic degree, preferably in human resources, behavioral science, or organizational science, or another relevant field deemed equivalent by the employer. You have documented managerial experience with good results and are accustomed to leading development and change initiatives. Experience as a manager within municipal operations is an advantage. We prefer that you have good knowledge of staffing, recruitment, and labor law. You are a proficient user of various systems and have a strong ability to communicate effectively in Swedish, both verbally and in writing. A valid driver's license (B) is an advantage.
Who Are You?
To succeed in the role of unit manager, we see that you are self-assured and comfortable in your leadership role. You have a natural ability to create engagement and participation, leading with clarity, warmth, and direction. You pave the way for development and innovation while being receptive to employees' ideas and perspectives. You are driven to set clear goals and use your solution-oriented skills to translate visions into action and create results. As the unit is a support function, we consider it important that you have the ability to foster good and long-term collaborations. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.
We Offer
An exciting role where you will lead a committed and responsible team. Together with us, you will continue to develop our important mission! We care about your well-being and therefore offer flexible working hours, wellness benefits, and other advantageous offers through our employee association. As a manager in Trollhättan Municipality, you will have access to various competency-enhancing initiatives such as management training, manager forums, and mentorship programs. Our managers also have access to a range of support functions within the administration and HR.
Employment Information
Interviews are scheduled to take place in the morning on December 17 and December 19.
We warmly welcome your application!
We kindly decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement!
Trollhättan is a strong and attractive municipality that aims to grow. Currently, we have about 59,000 residents, and we are aiming to grow to 70,000 inhabitants. Within Trollhättan Municipality, we are working to create the conditions for this. We are over 5,000 employees, and our 350 different professions contribute in various ways to providing service and facilitating a good everyday life for our residents – now and in the future. We see diversity as a strength that enriches our operations and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Trollhättan Municipality practices a smoke-free work environment.