Head of People & Culture Konz (f/m/d)

at  Volvo Group

Transport and Construction Solution is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and construction solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
We are building the world we want to live in for our generation, but also for many generations to come. Here is your opportunity to join People & Culture for Volvo CE in Konz, Germany.
At Volvo CE we are proud to be a truly global company with a strong Swedish heritage – people in every corner of the world makes us unique and binds us together. We are committed to our customers success, owners, society and to one another. This is why we passionately contribute to society’s prosperity and sustainable development.
The Head of People & Culture in Konz will be important for our strategy implementation and will lead in a way that lives up to our values.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a environment with a diverse and dynamic culture.

ABOUT US

We design, manufacture and deliver services and machines around the world. We are present in 14 sites all over the world. We work together in a cross functional way. The customer is in the center of our decisions.
In this role, you will experience leaders and co-workers with a growth mindset and always hungry to find better ways of working. Together with the Leadership Team at the site, you experience a culture driven by the will to continuously improve the value chain and deliver the brand’s promise of Safety, Quality and Environmentally friendly solutions.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

• 15+ years of leadership experience
• Successful track record of improving performance strong understanding of Lean philosophy.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying strategies.
• Perform and develop capabilities.
• A strong leader with a successful track record of building organizational capabilities.
• Has built successful organizations with capable and resilient teams and individuals.
• Is used to navigating in a multicultural organization.

READY FOR THE NEXT MOVE?

If you are interested, please send us your complete application documents by 07.07.2024. If you have any questions, please contact Tommy Bengtsson (tommy.bengtsson@volvo.com). We are looking forward to receiving your application!
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Head of People & Culture is responsible for the alignment of all aspects of the business and people alignment. As a leader, you will build strong relationships, creating a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Demonstrating passion for our business modelling integrity, you will be an member of the site leadership team, driving strategic and tactical execution of people and competence processes.
The Head of People & Culture is a network builder, taking on a hands-on approach to management plans; she/he guides and directs the cross-competences teams in all parts of the organization to achieve the business objectives. She/he will also drive the site objectives in safety, quality, production output, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
In this role, the Head of People & Culture work together with the local unions’. A relation based on trust and mutual respect to ensure the best preconditions for people to be involved and included. In this role, we are required to balance the needs and expectations of all stakeholders, the employees, customers, owners and society.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IDEAL OUTCOMES

• Contribute to the development of a high performing organization owning recruitment, talent, and people management, competence development, and employee wellness with a focus on ensuring succession planning and people development.
• Work proactively in the areas of diversity, attrition analysis, retention strategies, and change management.
• Align People and Culture actions with business strategy to drive performance, employee engagement, and skill development.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to develop the competence of employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ensure that performance goals and development plans reflect strategic priorities.
• Advise and support leadership and employees on all P&C related matters.
• Develop clear workforce plans to ensure ongoing business continuity.
• Promote professional working relationships with with staffing agencies, technical schools, and Universities.
• Manage effective communication and data flow.
• Be a driving force to transform the People and Culture function.
• Manage all budget and forecasting related to P&C expenses.
• Manage people and culture aspects to support challenge, grow and enable people of the organization to contribute, be involved and utilize their full potential of work.
• Ensure training and development is delivered systematically.