HR Specialist

Role and main responsibilities 

• Provide expert advice on HR policies, labor law compliance, and best practices.
• Support the development and implementation of HR strategies, programs, and initiatives.
• Assist in creating and updating HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local regulations as well as with the policies of the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
• Offer guidance on compensation, benefits, and performance management frameworks.
• Collaborate with management to design workforce planning and talent development strategies.
• Ensure accurate interpretation and application of employment laws and regulations.
• When needed advice on employee relations issues
• Contribute to organizational change initiatives and HR projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to manage complex HR issues and provide sound, practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills in Spanish and English (additional language skills are an asset).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of discretion and respect for confidentiality.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and organizational needs.
• Experience in an international or multicultural work environment.

Personal suitability

• Service-oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust and maintain positive relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Integrity, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility.

We offer

Terms and conditions apply through Colombian law and extra conditions apply through Swedish Foreign Ministry agreement such as competitive salary, 39,5 working hours, 28 vacation days, annual wellness and health promotion allowance and six months of paid maternity or paternity leave etc. 

How to Apply

If you fulfil the requirements above, please send you application, consisting strictly of the two attachments below to the email address ambassaden.bogota@gov.se with the subject description “UM2025/31207/BOGO”.  

1. CV - strictly one page non compressed in English.
2. Cover letter - strictly on page cover no compressed in English.
3. In the cover letter include salary requirement

Any text, image, or other object in the body of the e-mail will not be considered as part of the application.

Closing date for applications is 14th of December 2025.

Information

An appropriate Colombian work visa will be required if not a Colombian citizen or Permanent Resident. All employees must have a legal entitlement to live and work in the country.

The Embassy of Sweden is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all relevant applicants to apply for the position regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and personal background.

Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Work samples and tests may be conducted at the interview sessions. Reference persons will be required and refence will conduct in the later stage of the recruitment process.

If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Erik Krantz, Head of Administrative and Consular affairs, through phone: +57 601 325 6129

Welcome with your application!