Would you like to help shape the future of workforce development in elder care?

Elder care in the Municipality of Umeå faces significant opportunities and challenges. To strengthen the workforce and create long-term, sustainable staffing solutions, we are now establishing a new management position responsible for the Elderly Care Recruitment Center (ÄORC) and the elderly care staffing pool operations.

We are looking for someone with a solid understanding of elder care operations who wants to lead, develop, and coordinate efforts related to recruitment, staffing, and strategic workforce planning.

About the Position

As the manager of the ÄORC, you will be responsible for an operation with approximately 20 employees and two subordinate unit managers who serve as first-line managers for the elderly care staffing pool operations. The role encompasses both operational leadership and strategic development.

Together with the operations’ highly competent staff, you will play a central role in:

• Ensuring the workforce supply for elder care through effective recruitment and staffing processes.
• Further develop existing pool operations.
• Establish and develop a long-term pool to meet the operations’ needs during extended absences and other long-term staffing challenges.
• Contribute to increased continuity and quality in core operations
• Collaborate closely with operations managers, unit managers, HR functions, and labor unions.
• Drive development initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and sustainable talent acquisition.

You will report to the HR Manager and be part of a leadership group that addresses strategic issues related to talent acquisition, employer relations, and operational development.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A relevant college degree, such as in human resources or social work, or other education deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Several years of experience in managerial and leadership roles.
• Solid knowledge of the operations, mission, and conditions of elder care services in the Municipality of Umeå.
• Experience with staffing, talent acquisition, or pool operations.
• Experience working in a central support function or other role with a cross-departmental mandate.
• Experience with change management and operational development.
• Experience leading through other managers.

It is advantageous if you have:

• Experience with recruitment in large organizations.
• Experience with strategic talent management.

Your personal qualities

To succeed in this role, you need to be a confident and clear leader who fosters engagement and participation. You have a strong ability to combine a strategic perspective with an operational focus and can translate goals into concrete results.

You are:

• A relationship-builder and team player.
• Development-oriented and driven.
• Structured and analytical.
• Communicative with a strong ability to build trust.
• Independent, while also recognizing the value of close collaboration.

We offer

With us, you’ll have the opportunity to lead an operation that is crucial to ensuring the future workforce for elder care. You’ll play a key role in developing recruitment, staffing, and long-term solutions that contribute to safe, high-quality elder care for Umeå’s residents.

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About Umeå Municipality

Umeå Municipality is the region’s largest employer, with over 13,000 essential employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows thoughtfully. Our core values are based on a citizen-centered approach, transparency, trust, and continuous improvement. With us, you’ll work on missions that are vital to society, helping to ensure that Umeå remains a safe, secure, and fun place to live.

Umeå is northern Sweden’s largest city, offering a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We’re a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here, you can learn what it’s like to live in Umeå: Moving to Umeå Municipality

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