Luleå University of Technology is growing rapidly with world-leading expertise in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefits. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of almost SEK 2.1 billion per year. We are currently 1,900 employees and have 18,700 students.
In the coming years, billions of kronor will be invested in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in major projects aimed at a more sustainable society nationally as well as globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these highly topical research projects and the social transformation that follows. We have a wide range of programs to match the skills that are in demand. We hope you will join us in building the sustainable businesses and societies of the future.
The HR department consists of 20 dedicated and competent individuals who together are responsible for the strategic and operational HR work within the university, as well as providing professional and qualified support in the field of HR and payroll. We are now looking for an HR specialist who will focus on competence supply.
About the position
In this role, you will be part of a team that works together to provide the university with skills. You will be responsible for your own area and support managers and employees in the business.
You will manage and handle recruitment cases both within the academy and the operational support. For employment within the academy, the recruitment process is handled in a special system via an employment committee.
Another part of this role is to be involved in other projects and strategic initiatives that are ongoing in the HR department.
My name as your manager is Tommy Viklund. I apply a trust-based management style, where you as an employee are given great confidence in doing your job. I think it's important to have a good work-life balance and that we should have fun at work. Read more about our benefits here.
Qualifications
You have an academic degree in human resources or another degree deemed relevant to the position and some experience working in the field of human resources. You are able to express yourself easily in speech and writing in both Swedish and English. It is an advantage if you have experience of government recruitment and of administrative and coordinating tasks.
As a person, you are committed and want to develop in skills supply. You enjoy working in different types of processes and have the ability to drive the work forward even when the processes are lengthy. Other qualities that will help you succeed in this role are being clear, patient and good at dealing with different types of people. You have a positive attitude and see opportunities for development. We attach great importance to personal suitability.
Scope and location
We are looking for an HR specialist for a fixed-term full-time position, until June 2026 with location in Luleå. Start according to agreement.
Further information
If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact HR Manager Tommy Viklund
tommy.viklund@ltu.se, who is available during the month of July, or HR Strategist Petter Berglund
petter.berglund@ltu.se who can be reached during the month of August. Please note that the response times may be slightly longer than usual due to vacation periods.
Union representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037,
diana.chroneer@ltu.se and OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721
marika.vesterberg@ltu.se
How to apply
We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below where you attach CV, personal letter and diploma. Please mark your application with the reference number below. The application and diploma must be written in Swedish or English. We would like to see you use AI-based tools to support your application as we expect you to responsibly use such tools in your future work with us.
Deadline for applications: August 14, 2025
Reference number: 3053-2025