Human Resource Business Partner

Are you looking for a broad and challenging position in the HR field within a global organisation?Do you recognize yourself in our core values; Quality, Safety and Environmental Care where respect for the individual is one of the cornerstones of our corporate culture?Then you are one step closer to becoming a part of our team.Volvo Construction Equipment, a business area within the Volvo Group, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of construction equipment such as wheel loaders, excavators, articulated haulers, road development equipment and compact equipment.Production facilities are located in Europe, Asia, North America and Latin America.The turnover for 2007 reached SEK 53 billion.The number of employees is approximately 16,000.Main responsibilities: Provide a full range of human resources support and counsel to the management within Technology, Purchasing & Supply Management and Global Marketing Define and ensure effective processes to secure recruitment/development and retention of required competencies/capabilities Provide managers with advice on questions relating to good practice and legal compliance in HR matters Support managers on operational labour and employee relations matters Coach individual managers in the application of the Volvo Way principles in their teams and in identifying and acting on their own development needs Qualifications: University degree or equivalent competence in related field required Good knowledge of HR practice, regulations, labor laws etc Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills Consultative, confidentiality and discretion when dealing with people Good English verbal and written skills