Labour Affairs Specialist - Manufacturing

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’s in it for you?
Labour Affairs is a team with a responsibility for labour law issues for Volvo Cars Sweden as well as a global governance for the entire Volvo Car Group. We are now in an industry transformation with new challenges to bring out the best in people. If you are the right person for this job, you will realise the opportunity to play a key role for the development of way of working within the Labour Affairs area for Volvo Cars. You will work in collaboration with local People Experience (PX) and managers within Manufacturing as well as the unions and the employers' association. You’ll see how coaching and supporting in labour law issues will drive positive change throughout the company, and how the results in terms of you being a good negotiator and good networker will contribute both to the company’s growth and to your own professional development.  

What you’ll do
You will be working with both workers and salaried employees, union negotiations and labour law issues and agreements, managing personnel issues, working hours, wage systems as well as labour law related projects and trainings. 

Do you fit the profile?
•  University education within the Human Resource and/or Engineering area or corresponding experience
•  Some years’ experience in working with either labour law issues, working hours schedules, wages/salaries and other benefits or production system 
•  Knowledge in labour law and interest in collective labour agreements
•  Experience of union collaboration and negotiation work
•  Good communication skills, oral and written, both in Swedish and English

Meritorious 
•  Understanding of production environment and processes

On a personal level
Lastly you have a structured and driving personality with an ability to embrace challenges with curiosity, as this is required for you in this position. 

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position please contact Head of Labour Affairs, Anna Häller at anna.haller@volvocars.com. 
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter, Pedram Yousefi at pedram.yousefi@volvocars.com. 
We want your application at the latest September 30th, 2020. 
Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.