With the rapid changes happening in the world and within the transport sector, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a movement that will reshape the world we want to live in and the cities of tomorrow. Are you ready to take on a great challenge in a company with heart and soul in the middle of Mälardalen? The Volvo Group is seeking a highly engaged and experienced Director of HR/People & Culture, Health & Safety at our Köping Plant.

The recruitment is a collaboration with Jefferson Wells, but you will be employed directly by Volvo.

As the Director of HR/People & Culture, Health & Safety, you will play a crucial role in the Köping Plant Organization and the Köping Management Team. We are looking for a leader who can leverage clarity, curiosity, change capability, and experiences to drive value-added actions.

Your leadership style should be value-based, leading with passion, purpose, and vision. You will serve as an inspiration to others, promoting inclusion and diversity while maintaining a healthy and balanced organization. In this fast-paced and result-oriented environment you need to be bold and persistent, then you will love the challenges that come your way. You have a genuine interest in production and the strong belief that people make the difference!

Your team will consist of a group of highly engaged professionals, including 2 Safety Managers, 5 People & Culture Partners, 2 competence specialists. Reporting directly to the Vice President & Plant Manager, you will work closely with your colleagues in the Plant Management team and the Volvo Powertrains People & Culture global network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, guide, mentor, develop, and support your team to achieve excellence.

• Contribute to the Volvo Group's long-term People & Culture plan by implementing P&C activities/processes aligned with business strategy and goals.

• Drive processes such as People growth, Performance Management, Competence Management, Change Management, Sourcing Management, Compensation & Benefits, Inclusion & Diversity, Labor Relations, Health & Safety and everything else that comes under your radar and is impacting the people perspective and performance of the plant.

• Drive P&C initiatives in alignment with the Volvo Performance System (VPS) ways of working and within VPS, lead the focus area for People Development (PD) with a solid business acumen.

• Build and maintain professional networks across different business functions and plants, collaborating with peers, unions, key business partners, and stakeholders to achieve excellence.

• Emphasize the power of communication, creating awareness within teams and the organization.

• Demonstrate a high level of integrity to build trust within the organization.

Critical Competencies and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or equivalent area of expertise.

• Several years of experience in a qualified HR managerial role, including leadership experience in an organization with well-developed HR processes.

• Personal attributes such as persistence, good prioritization skills, problem-solving abilities, and a sense of service and cooperation.

• Self-starter with strong organizational and analytical skills, capable of strategic thinking and tactical execution.

High presence on site is necessary, and we expect you to live in or relocate to the region.

Do the above descriptions match your aspirations and you are a highly motivated individual who wants to contribute to the Volvo Group's vision of becoming the most desired, innovative, and successful transport solution provider in the world, we invite you to join our team! This is a unique opportunity to make a difference and drive positive change in a dynamic and evolving industry.

Application and contact information to the recruiter
Please, apply directly to www.jeffersonwells.se. For more information, please contact Jefferson Wells recruiter Thomas Andersson 070-276 99 53.

The position should be filled immediately, and the recruitment work is therefore ongoing.

Local union representatives:

Unionen: Mats Bergdahl +46 (0)73 558 7841

Akademikerna: Andreas Myrelid +46 (0)72 862 4551

Ledarna: Ann-Helen Ringstad +46 (0)72 862 4276