HR Manager for Bergslagen Artillery Regiment, A 9

Do you want to be part of building one of the new regiments that the Swedish Armed Forces have been tasked with establishing? The government has decided to increase defense capability by re-establishing several regiments. The Bergslagen Artillery Regiment, A 9, in Kristinehamn is one of them. The regiment will be responsible for training two to three artillery battalions, among others, for the brigades in southern Sweden. We are now seeking an HR Manager for the Bergslagen Artillery Regiment, A 9. **Main Responsibilities** The HR Manager will lead the HR work at the regiment. The mission is to direct, drive, and implement HR issues. The HR Manager will be involved in developing, planning, and following up on HR activities. Primarily, the HR Manager works strategically but also operationally based on the needs of the organization. The role includes collaborating and negotiating with employee organizations on HR-related matters. You will also serve as the head of the HR department. Health promotion and physical training are a natural part of the work for all personnel in the Swedish Armed Forces. **Required Qualifications** - Academic education in Human Resource Management or equivalent education/experience deemed relevant by the employer. - Solid experience in qualified HR work in a leadership position and good knowledge of labor law. - Experience in management and/or leadership. - Competence in salary reviews, personnel security, and personnel economics. - B driver's license. **Meritorious** - Current experience with the Swedish Armed Forces. - Negotiation experience within government operations. - Experience and knowledge of SAP/PRIO. - Experience and knowledge of VIDAR. **Personal Attributes** To thrive in the role of HR Manager, it is important that you are attentive and have an easy time building trust. You are clear, driven, and unpretentious as a person. You have the ability to quickly form a picture of the organization, its purpose, and goals, and demonstrate a good understanding of the organization's needs. You are accustomed to handling both simpler and more complex tasks and have an independent working style. Good communication and collaboration skills are crucial for success and satisfaction in the role of HR Manager. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. For the authority's mission to be successful, it is expected that all employees act according to the values that exist. The Swedish Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se). **Other Information** The position is a permanent full-time employment that may start with a six-month probationary period if you are not already employed within the Swedish Armed Forces. Start date is according to agreement. Individual salary setting applies. The workplace is Kristinehamn. The position may involve business travel as well as evening and weekend work. For inquiries about the position, please contact Chief of Staff Stefan Svahn or HR Manager at A 9, Anders Olofsson. Both can be reached through the switchboard at +46 10-82 510 00. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please contact HR Specialist Ulrika Åslund at +46 10-82 510 00. Union Representatives: Officers' Union Niclas Sköld Defense Union Britt Dahlman SACO-F Karin Gällmo SEKO-F Christer Florin All can be reached through the switchboard at +46 10-82 510 00. Welcome with your application by 2025-12-15. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position. Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces' website. -------------------------------------------------------- **Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:** The government and parliament have tasked the Swedish Armed Forces with strengthening Sweden's defense capability in a time of uncertain global developments. The Bergslagen Artillery Regiment, A 9, is therefore to be re-established in Kristinehamn. The regiment will contribute to increased geographical presence, training of conscripts, and thus the development of artillery capability in southern Sweden. Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect the lives of others, both in large and small ways, at home as well as around the world. The Swedish Armed Forces has a strong value foundation based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, health promotion, and a good balance between work and private life. Employment with us entails placement in a security class. Typically, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be assigned to military service. This obligation varies depending on the type of position. When applying for employment, a CV and a personal letter must be attached