Head of Global Compensation and Benefits

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What we offer 
The automotive industry is rapidly changing with electrification and autonomous driving. Volvo Cars aims to lead the transformation, going all-electric and expanding our direct customer relationships. As the head of Global Compensation & Benefits, you'll be at the heart of this change from a people perspective.  
What you’ll do
•    You lead a team responsible for everything from Global Rewards Directives, Global incentive schemes and Pension & Insurance strategy to executive compensation; in addition to safeguarding local implementation of global initiatives and acting as business advisors in C&B matters.
•    You will help design global compensation structures in line with our blueprint and ensure local implementation. 
•    You will Govern local compensation processes to maintain global alignment. 
•    You will collaborate with experts from various areas within our organization and engage with stakeholders across Volvo Cars, from PX colleagues to the leadership team of the company. 
•    You will also work closely with the Board of Directors, as you are responsible for materials submitted to the People Committee. 

The role currently has 5 direct reports, one of which is leading the team dedicated to Comp & Ben in Sweden. In addition, there is a global network of regional C&B experts that you will be driving. You will report the head of Employee Relations & Operations and be part of that leadership team. In addition to Compensation & Benefits, the function has global responsibility for a variety of areas such as Labour Affairs, Shared Services, Payroll, PX Digitalization, Health & Safety and Security. 

Comp & Ben has just embarked on a huge change journey implementing SuccessFactors globally as well as creating a new compensation structure connected to our global job framework. To drive this change globally, while at the same time managing the regular C&B processes and, in those driving continuous improvements, is a challenge that triggers and engages you – you really want to make a difference!

What you’ll bring
We are looking for you with extensive international experience in Compensation & Benefits. To succeed in this role, we believe you also have:
•    A Bachelor's in either Human Resources, Finance, or similar. 
•    Experience from working, preferably leading a Compensation & Benefits function in a Swedish-listed environment. 
•    Proven ability to lead C&B projects and drive change. 
•    Experience in implementing a compensation structure connected to a job framework. 
•    Familiarity with the Success Factors platform is a plus. 

Who you are  
We are in search of a creative individual with a genuine commitment to continuous improvement, coupled with effective communication and collaboration skills. If you thrive in a team environment, showcase courage, and possess good stakeholder management skills in a global context, you're exactly who we're looking for.

To excel in this role, a proactive and results-oriented approach is essential. You'll have the ability to oversee a broad spectrum of responsibilities, ranging from strategic planning to day-to-day operations. Join our team and be a key contributor to our success!

Want to know more?
Welcome to apply in English by the latest on the 26th of November, please apply via the link in this ad. Please note that your application has been received once you get a confirmation e-mail from the system. Any CVs or applications sent via email will not be kept or considered due to GDPR.
We will do our best to keep you updated throughout the process. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter: Maria Nilzon at maria.nilzon@volvocars.com 


Where you will be 
You will be based out of Gothenburg, or hybrid with frequent traveling to Gothenburg.