HR Specialist - Vikariat

Help us improve access to life-changing therapies that can transform human health
We are Cytiva, a global provider of technologies and services that advance and accelerate the development and manufacture of therapeutics. Formerly part of GE Healthcare, we have a rich heritage tracing back hundreds of years, and a fresh beginning since 2020.


Our customers undertake life-saving activities. These range from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, biologic drugs, and novel cell and gene therapies. Our job is to supply the tools and services - the pots, pans, soups and sauces - they need to work better, faster and safer, leading to better patient outcomes.
We are looking for a HR Specialist to work with our expert HR team of for our Umeå production site. This is a temporary role from June 1 2021 to April 30th, 2022. Do you have a passion for Human Resources? Then we would love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
• Provide dedicated support and guidance to managers and employees as well as the Umeå HR Business Partner with specific focus on: HR transactions related to offer requests, employee onboarding, data maintenance and HR data reporting
• Manage reporting for several HR processes (headcount, sick leave etc)
• Assists with all other HR data & transaction requests as needed while protecting confidential data with utmost scrutiny, judgment and care
• Hiring and staffing support to managers
• Participate in the yearly salary planning process
• Participate in regular union meetings
• Interface with payroll and HR Operations suggesting process improvements to reduce administrative workload and increase productivity
Who you are


A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline in which business knowledge and understanding of human resource practices are gained is required.
To be successful in this role we believe at least one year of proven experience with core HR practices such as union relations, recruitment, compensation and benefits is necessary.
A proven rigor around data and an efficient way of working is also acquired. As Cytiva is a global organization English is required as a working language and experience from a matrix organization is an advantage.
The HR Generalist is an approachable and responsive resource able to connect with employees at all levels, has strong customer service focus and applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, & confidentiality at all times.
Strong problem solving skills and the ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast paced environment are desired characteristics.

Who we are
Whatever your role, we bring purpose and challenge into our everyday work. If you are driven to make the world a better place thanks to science and medicine, you’ll feel right at home here. If you’re flexible, curious and relentless, you’ll belong. If you are excited about a global culture, this can be the place to further your career.
Want to know more? Experience life at Cytiva on our Careers website, Instagram channel and LinkedIn page!
Cytiva is global life sciences leader with over 7000 associates across 40 countries who are dedicated to our mission to advance and accelerate therapeutics. As a trusted partner to customers that range in scale and scope, Cytiva brings efficiencies to research and manufacturing workflows, ensuring the development, manufacture and delivery of transformative medicines to patients.
Cytiva is part of the Danaher family of companies, a global science and technology innovator committed to helping customers solve complex challenges and improving quality of life around the world.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available here.