Global Mobility Specialist – International Mobility Business Partner

Do you have a passion for global mobility and want to use your expertise to further strengthen a team of mobility specialists in a large organization with employees in all parts of the world?
If yes, keep reading to find out how you can be a part of Volvo Group’s People Services, International Mobility Services (IMS) team.


We are looking for an International Mobility Business Partner (IMBP) to join our IMS team located in Gothenburg, Sweden. In this role, you will be a trusted partner to HR, managers and other mobility stakeholders.


This is us, your new colleagues


IMS is a truly global team providing global mobility services and solutions to Volvo Group. We have colleagues located in EMEA, Americas and APAC regions. We serve as business advisors and provide global mobility expertise for long and short-term international assignments, foreign local hires and consultative advice for other cross-border arrangements.


Role description


In your role as International Mobility Business Partner, you will ensure that the transfer of employees between countries is as smooth as possible. Together with the team, you will manage the assignment lifecycle, including for example support for immigration, relocation, tax, social security, pension and payroll, etc. This requires close collaboration and coordination with different internal stakeholders such as HR, managers, Finance as well as external providers for relocation, immigration, tax, global insurance, etc.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide global mobility guidance and support to employees and their families, HR and managers.
Create assignment contracts; prepare expatriate salary calculations & cost projections; initiate relocation & other provider services and handle related administrative tasks.
Conduct meetings with assignees to present terms and conditions and provide policy interpretation and guidance.
Frequent communication with all involved parties. Act as the primary point of contact for issues related to cross border arrangements.
Manage expectations by proactive communication and secure that each stakeholder is aware of their role in the process and executes accordingly.
Advise and train on Volvo Group’s global mobility policy/directives, processes and procedures to help secure a clear understanding by all parties.
Identify tax risks and support in securing compliance requirements in collaboration with our internal tax and compliance specialist.
Proactively seek process improvement and efficiency opportunities.
Continuously develop in the area of global mobility and keep up to date in a dynamic environment.

Who are you?


To thrive in this role, you should enjoy a rapid paced, ever-changing work environment where global collaboration and coordination is extremely important. You should be process and detail oriented as well as business focused to build and maintain effective relationships and professional networks.


You need to be a highly effective communicator who is comfortable in sensitive discussions and negotiations with professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity. This is an opportunity to use your global mobility experience to work in an exciting and challenging global environment where a proactive approach and positive mindset with a service and solution focus are winning qualities.


To be successful you need to be highly collaborative as you work closely with both internal colleagues and external partners at all levels of the organization from different parts of the world.


Required experience and skills:
University degree in Human Resources, Business, a related field or equivalent work experience. Human Resources experience (if degree is not in Human Resources).
Experience working with global mobility
Knowledge of global mobility processes, including payroll, tax, social security, expatriate compensation, pension, relocation, immigration, insurance, legal requirements, etc.
Experience communicating with stakeholders on different levels of an organization and ability to explain complex issues in a simple and clear manner.
Analytical skills with an ability to pay close attention to details while at the same time keeping a holistic view.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to shifting priorities and deadline
Strong customer focus with ability to proactively set expectations and build relations across all levels and cultures within the organization
Fluent in both the Swedish and English language

Curious, and have some questions? Call us!


Please contact Maria Nygren, Head of IMS Region EMEA, People Services, +46 31 3224996




Kindly note that due to GDPR, we will not accept applications via mail. Please use our career site.