Ulrika Semelius Kihlgren has extensive experience in human resources and labor negotiations, currently serving as HR-director and previously as Tf HR-director and Förhandlingschef at Södertälje kommun since June 2016. Prior to this role, Kihlgren worked with Civilekonomerna from August 2011 to June 2016 as an Ombudsman/ Förhandlare, focusing on negotiations and labor law, and held responsibilities in various sectors including the municipal and county sectors. Kihlgren's earlier career includes a position as Ombudsman/ Förhandlare at Sveriges Arbetsterapeuter from April 2002 to August 2011, where responsibilities included training for elected representatives. The professional background is further complemented by an administrative role at Lärarhögskolan in Stockholm and formal education at Linnaeus University, culminating in a Master's degree in International Social Science with a focus on Political Science.