People & Culture Specialist - Nordics

Company description: Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.  At Group People & Culture, a part of Volvo Group, we create the foundation and frameworks for people growth and organizational development, to drive the people agenda that enables the realization of the Volvo Group aspirations through people strategy and commitment. You will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead. Job description: Join Our Team as a payroll specialist in Total Rewards at Volvo Group Sweden!    Are you experienced in payroll and interested in broadening your experience in pension administration? Do you enjoy working with accuracy, structure, and service in a dynamic environment? If so, we invite you to join our Total Reward team at Volvo Group Sweden. This is an opportunity to develop your career in payroll and reward-related processes within one of Sweden’s largest and most respected companies, while working alongside a committed and knowledgeable team.   Who You Are   We believe you are a structured and service-minded professional with experience in payroll administration. You enjoy working with numbers, processes, and documentation, and you are comfortable handling recurring tasks with accuracy and efficiency. You are also curious to learn more about pension administration and other reward-related topics in a large, international organization. You thrive in a team environment, communicate clearly, and take ownership of your responsibilities. Your Mission   At People & Culture Sweden, we aim to deliver excellent support and solutions to our business and employees. In this role, you will work closely with your colleagues in the Total Reward team and report directly to the Head of Total Reward Sweden. Your contribution will support payroll-related processes and pension administration for employees across Volvo Group in Sweden.   This position is based in Gothenburg and requires being on-site. What You Will Do   As a Payroll Specialist you will provide essential administrative and operational support to the team. Your responsibilities will include:   Supporting monthly payroll processes and related administration. Ensuring accurate handling of payroll data, updates, and documentation. Acting as a point of contact for payroll-related questions from People & Culture colleagues and other stakeholders. Supporting pension administration, including coordination with internal and external parties. Preparing and maintaining templates, records, and process documentation. Assisting with reporting, reconciliations, and follow-up of payroll and pension-related data. Helping ensure compliance with applicable agreements, policies, and regulations through accurate record-keeping. Supporting continuous improvements in payroll and pension administration processes. Profile description: What We’re Looking For:   A university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent experience. Previous experience in payroll administration, HR administration, or a similar support function. Experience or interest in pension administration is an advantage. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Good knowledge of Excel; experience with payroll systems is a plus. Service-minded, proactive, and able to communicate well in both Swedish and English. A curious mindset and willingness to learn and develop within payroll and pension administration.  Language Skills: Fluency in English and Swedish is essential.    Why Join Us?  At Volvo Group, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and collaboration. If you are ready to make a significant impact and grow your career in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!    For more information, please contact:   Emma Jensen, Head of Total Reward Sweden, email: emma.jensen@volvo.comCecilia Celestian, People & Culture Partner, email: Cecilia.celestian@volvo.com Last application date is August 16th but please send your application as soon as possible as we will review applications continuously.  We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.    Who we are and what we believe in We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Join us to deliver a smoke- free future as People & Culture Manager! We’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future with one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future. Swedish Match is an affiliate of PMI and has been a leader in the industry for more than 200 years. About Swedish Match Swedish Match develops, manufactures and sells high-quality smoke-free products. In the Nordic region, we are 1,800 employees based in Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway working in various functions and teams and together we are collaborating to deliver a smoke-free Nordics. In 2023, the company became part of Philip Morris International, and our products are now the cornerstone of the newly formed global category for oral smoke-free products. Please read more about us at www.swedishmatch.com and www.pmi.com. Our two Swedish factories are located in the Gothenburg area, and we are now looking for a dynamic People & Culture Manager for our factory in Kungälv. In this pivotal role, you will support our ongoing transformation by driving people initiatives, strengthening organizational effectiveness, and enabling business success in a rapidly evolving environment. Your role As People & Culture Manager, you will be a trusted partner to the factory management team and will provide both strategic and operational People & Culture support, partnering closely with leaders across the factory. You will be part of a collaborative and engaged People & Culture team of four, supporting Operations across the Nordics. Reporting to the Sr Manager People & Culture Nordics, you will be based at our factory in Kungälv and work closely with People & Culture colleagues in Gothenburg, Stockholm, and Silkeborg, Denmark. Your Main Responsibilities Partner with factory leadership team to translate business needs into clear people priorities and plans Build managerial capabilities and coach managers on change, organizational design, performance, employee relations and rewards Lead and support labor relations, union negotiations and compliance with Swedish employment practices Drive workforce planning, competence development, succession planning and talent initiatives Work with managers to build a positive work environment by planning and implementing initiatives that improve collaboration, employee well-being, and inclusion In collaborations with subject matter experts, contribute to the development and roll-out of P&C policies and programs (e.g., talent, L&D, compensation, etc.) Analyze and interpret key people data to identify trends and talent needs; communicate findings and recommendations to the business Who you are: You are an experienced HR professional with a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development or equivalent You bring at least five years of HR Business Partner experience from a multinational organization, preferably in a production environment You build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders and coach leaders with confidence You have a broad HR toolbox, including talent and performance management, organizational development, change management, labor relations, learning and employee engagement You combine strong execution with an analytical mindset, using people data to identify trends and recommend actions You have sound knowledge of Swedish labor law and experience in union negotiations You communicate clearly and confidently in both English and Swedish Please note that relocation support is not available for this role. What We Offer Our success depends on the dedicated people who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join us at Swedish Match and you too can: Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to experiment, explore and learn. Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress. Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future. Join an inclusive and diverse culture where every contribution is valued, collaboration is encouraged, and everyone can feel they belong.