Immigration Partner

Who are we?
Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.

Immigration Partner 
Gothenburg

It’s not about cars. It’s about people. 
Our human-centric focus is what makes us different from all other car companies, and it’s at the heart of everything we create. If you want to join us in our mission to make people’s lives less complicated, we offer you a chance to grow together with talented people who want to make a true difference. 

About the role:  
As a Global Mobility Immigration Partner you will be a part of the highly engaged Global Mobility EMEA-team within People Experience (HR), located at Volvo Cars headquarters in Gothenburg. 
The Global Mobility- team assists the organization with relocation support for international local hires, as well as assures that work- and residence permits are secured for non-EU nationals. In addition, the Global Mobility team manages the international assignment population. You will work in close collaboration with other Global Mobility team members, as well as other internal stakeholders, to provide advice and support to the organization mainly in relation to immigration.

What you’ll do:
In this role, you will Actively support and advice the organization regarding, primarily, Swedish work- and residence permit related matters and will Manage the initiations of work-and residence permits and prolongations in Sweden. As the first point of contact for Swedish immigration matters for employees, you will engage daily with our stakeholders (such as employees, managers, people experience and vendors) and support the Global Mobility team with general immigration advice from time to time, and other international relocation related matters when needed. You will plan and align the internal immigration processes to assure that cases are managed in a timely manner and will support continuous improvements and quality assurance internally and with our vendors. 

Your skills:
We believe you have experience from working with Swedish work- and residence permits, either with the Swedish Migration Board, relocation companies or similar. You have good knowledge about the laws and regulations governing the Swedish work-and residence permit process. You should also have experience in balancing company regulations and understanding for the employee’s individual needs. Basic knowledge of other countries’ immigration rules is considered a merit. Strong written and oral communication skills in both Swedish and English is a requirement for this position.

Do you fit the profile?
As a person, you are driven with a sense of proactivity and a problem-solving mindset. You have the ability to adopt and be flexible to new situations and circumstances. You have a very structured way or working and a good ability to prioritize. You believe in inclusivity, and you are open and enjoy being a part of a diverse workplace. You understand the importance of laws and regulations, while providing good service to different stakeholders. You are able to develop strong stakeholder relationships and you are a strong and reliant communicator.

How to learn more and apply:
Does this sound like your new challenge? Apply by submitting your resume and cover letter in English via our recruiting system SuccessFactors by no later than the 15th March 2022. Please note that we do not accept applications through email due to GDPR. We recruit continuously and therefore advise you to send your application to us as soon as possible. For any questions about the position or the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Roza: roza.cizek@volvocars.com.