Total Rewards Architect — Sweden

AB Volvo; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group Sweden is seeking a Subject Matter Expert in Total Rewards to join our People & Culture team in Gothenburg. You will shape rewards strategy, lead salary reviews, and collaborate with compensation and benefits colleagues across Sweden to support 26,000+ employees.

We value a master’s degree in HR, senior experience in P&C, and strong knowledge of national laws and collective agreements. Proficiency in Excel/PowerBI and strong communication are essential for driving impactful reward

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Proven senior experience in People & Culture and/or Compensation & Benefits.
• Training or experience in leadership, communication, and project management is valuable.
• A results-oriented mindset with a strong focus on business and customer needs.
• Professional understanding of country laws, regulations, and collective agreements.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge the status quo.
• Proficiency in Excel and/or PowerBI is a plus.
• Previous experience in production or industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Developing reward and recognition models, policies, tools, and guidelines.
• Maintaining and reviewing benefits and salary structures.
• Leading projects related to employee value propositions, salary reviews, pensions, and international mobility.
• Staying ahead of research and trends to ensure our total reward strategies align with business needs.
• Coaching and advising People & Culture Partners on total reward matters.
• Drive and oversee various total reward projects to enhance awareness and improve processes.
• Initiate and support annual activities such as salary reviews and equal pay analyses.
• Collaborate with colleagues to lead compensation and benefits negotiations at the national level.
• Provide expert advice on compliance and interpretation of national laws and collective agreements.
• Translate business needs into impactful total reward initiatives.

Skills

Senior experience in P&C

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Volvo Group Sweden is seeking a Subject Matter Expert in Total Rewards to join our People & Culture team in Gothenburg. You will shape rewards strategy, lead salary reviews, and collaborate with compensation and benefits colleagues across Sweden to support 26,000+ employees.

We value a master’s degree in HR, senior experience in P&C, and strong knowledge of national laws and collective agreements. Proficiency in Excel/PowerBI and strong communication are essential for driving impactful reward