Head of Health & Safety, Volvo Group Sweden

Position Summary
Are you passionate about Health & Safety? Do you want to make a true difference in Health & Safety in one of Sweden's largest companies? Would you like to be part of a highly committed & skilled team? Then this might be a job for you!


We are now looking for Head of Health & Safety Sweden, within Center of Expertise (CoE) Sweden, Group People & Culture
After this long period of COVID-19; the Health & Safety is on the agenda now more than ever. CoE Sweden works cross all organizations and brands for Sweden, such as Volvo Trucks, Volvo Penta, Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Buses etc.; covering more than 20.000 employees in Sweden both white and blue collars. CoE is the Volvo Group HR experts for Sweden, for common HR topics. We also work closely with our global teams to identify and address country specific needs and challenges. CoE consists of 14 experts in 4 different areas: Health & Safety, Labor Relations, Compensation & Benefits and Talent & Leadership. You will report directly to the Head of CoE, Sweden.


Mission/Purpose of the Job
The CEO of Volvo Group, clearly sets Health and Safety as the top priority for the organizations, with that comes a lot of attention and high expectations. As the Head of Health and Safety Volvo Group Sweden, you will drive and be responsible for different health and safety projects together with other health and safety experts. Interpret law and legislation and support organizations in compliance assurance. Consult the Volvo Group organizations about their needs at country level and translate that into Health and Safety activities. Support the organizations’ implementation of health and safety strategy, policies, methods, tools, and guidelines within area of responsibility. Secure that we are ahead when it comes to preventive work with stress and mental health. To summarize; do everything that is needed to have a great, strong, and proactive health and safety culture in one of Sweden's largest companies!


Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Drive and be responsible for different Swedish health and safety projects, together with other health and safety experts
Lead a Health & Safety Functional working group, with representatives from all different organizations and brands for Volvo Group Sweden, where you coordinate and drive the health and safety agenda on national Volvo Group level
Be part of a global Health & Safety Functional working group
Be part of the Swedish HR Management team where the health and safety agenda is decided
Work closely with our national Safety Representatives, our supplier for occupational health services and many other stakeholders
Advice and support the different health and safety experts in expertise and compliance assurance, such as interpret national laws and agreements

Preferred Educational and/or Training Qualifications and Certificates
University Degree, preferable master level in the health and safety area
Formal training in leadership, communication, project management and/or people skills would be valuable

Preferred Experience and Knowledge
Deep knowledge and experience within area of Swedish Health & Safety laws and regulations
Health & Safety management experience and cross-functional background is valuable, especially within production environment
Project management skills, leadership and influencing skills
Strong business acumen and ability to translate business needs into Health & Safety priorities and actions
Strong ability to coach and lead, and to see possibilities when there is resilience
Proficiency both in Swedish and English language is required.

For more information, please contact:
Do you have questions before you are ready to apply? Don’t hesitate to contact me:
Lisa Bergqvist Jurin, Head of Center of Expertise Sweden, Group People and Culture, phone +46 739 023494


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