Junior HR Specialist

Hitachi Energy; Västerås kommun; Hybrid; SEK 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Group life insurance

Flex-time

Hybrid work

Wellness allowance

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a proactive Junior HR Specialist to join the HR Operations team in Sweden, focusing on Time Management. This role is ideal for someone early in their HR career who is eager to learn and grow, with exposure to Payroll and HR processes.

You will support time-related inquiries, process HR tickets, ensure data accuracy, and assist with period-end controls while collaborating with HR, Payroll, and other teams. Hybrid work flexibility is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Admin, Payroll Admin, or a related field.
• 0-2 years’ experience in HR Admin, Shared Services, Payroll, Customer Service, or similar
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured, analytical approach to problem-solving
• Good communication skills in Swedish and English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Responsibilities

• Support employees and managers with time and attendance related inquiries.
• Process and resolve HR Time tickets received through service management tools.
• Assist with corrections and updates in time management systems.
• Monitor time-related transactions and ensure data accuracy.
• Support payroll preparation activities by validating time data and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with period-end controls and reconciliation activities
• Prepare communications and user instructions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve HR processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Swedish language

English language

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Time management systems

Excel

Office 365

Job description

The Opportunity

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Junior HR Specialist to join our HR Operations team in Sweden, with a focus on Time Management. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their HR career who is eager to learn and grow.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Junior HR Specialist to join our HR Operations team in Sweden, with a focus on Time Management. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their HR career who is eager to learn and grow.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology company advancing the world's energy system through innovative power and grid solutions. As part of our HR team, you will support employees and managers with time-related questions and processes while learning from experienced colleagues across HR Operations, Payroll, and other HR functions.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Support employees and managers with time and attendance related inquiries.
• Process and resolve HR Time tickets received through service management tools.
• Assist with corrections and updates in time management systems.
• Monitor time-related transactions and ensure data accuracy.
• Support payroll preparation activities by validating time data and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with period-end controls and reconciliation activities
• Prepare communications and user instructions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve HR processes.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Admin, Payroll Admin, or a related field
• 0-2 years’ experience in HR Admin, Shared Services, Payroll, Customer Service, or similar
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured, analytical approach to problem-solving
• Good communication skills in Swedish and English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office package, particularly Excel

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Benefits

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)
• Group life insurance and additional insurances
• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank
• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)
• Psychological support program
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Various training and education supporting employee development
• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and type of contract.

More About Us

Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Johanna Niss – [e-mail]

Union Representatives

Unionen – Karin Ulvemark - [phone]

SACO/Sveriges Ingenjörer – Maria Lönnberg - [phone]

Ledarna - Frank Hollstedt [phone]

Publication date : 2026-09-16