Senior Director of Total Rewards

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure 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.

What you will do

The Senior Director of Total Rewards (TR) for Volvo Group North America (VGNA) is responsible for the development and deployment of all US activities associated with Compensation and Benefits for the workforce in this geographic region. This position will lead transformation efforts to design, implement and successfully administer competitive compensation, equity, benefits, mobility & relocation, time off and retirement programs to attract and retain talent essential to achieving Volvo Group business objectives in the United States, and sometimes in Canada and Mexico as well. This leader develops the overarching strategy and accompanying narrative for the geography’s Total Rewards, coordinating US/regional Total Rewards efforts with the enterprise People & Culture (P&C) Group’s thought leaders for global alignment. In addition, this position plays a key supporting role in global and regional P&C HRIS investments and operations, and partners with the P&C leadership of the various business units as well as with the region’s People Operations team. This role will bring proven best practices in Total Rewards and be expert in creating and leveraging innovative Compensation and Benefits practices as well as displaying a passion for building and scaling a best-in-class TR organization.

The Volvo Group P&C team is modifying its structure in 2026, and this leader be expected to design and deploy end-to-end processes to ensure efficiency and a seamless people experience.

Key Total Rewards Responsibilities:

Lead a dynamic team that consists of SMEs for the areas of Compensation and Benefits for Volvo Group, coaching and developing the TR staff at all levels for optimal performance. Develop, align and influence to achieve adoption of the regional Total Rewards Strategy to the goals of VGNA businesses as well as to the Volvo Group’s global People and Culture Strategy, ensuring it is positioned to attract, motivate, and retain winning talent and creates an optimal Employee Experience. Strategic oversight of all benefits offerings for the US workforce. Plan, develop, and oversee administration of health and welfare benefit programs, such as medical plans; dental; supplemental life and accident; STD and LTD programs; 401(k), pension; parental and caregiver leaves; etc. Strategic oversight of all compensation offerings, processes, programs (base, bonus, severance, etc.) for the US workforce. Design and manage compensation programs, including market pricing, base compensation components, and short-term incentive plans in partnership with Group P&C in Sweden to support needs of the US. Continuously review current Comp and Ben strategy and suite of offerings to ensure VGNA programs are competitive and compelling to attract and retain exceptional talent. Identify and implement Compensation and Benefits changes to increase the quality of life for Volvo Group employees

• based on individual SME-knowledge, by utilizing external consultants and brokers (as needed) and via leveraging industry best practices. Monitor the regulatory environment and interpret all external industry information to provide a framework for the Country Management Team and the P&C Country Committee. Ensure all Volvo Group Compensation and Benefits programs are compliant with applicable laws. Develop strategy and execute plans to create an effective, lean and efficient P&C operational environment through P&C IS investments, key data, evolving Human Capital Management analytics in support of business and People and Culture strategies as well as functional requirements. Serve as a thought-leader and subject matter expert on all matters pertaining to Total Rewards
• such as Comp & Ben issues related to M&A work or Divestitures, etc. · Partner with People Operations leaders and staff to develop and assess the ROI of TR strategies to deliver a winning Employee Experience for the region’s workforce. Define, measure, and analyze all TR performance metrics, including KPIs and SLAs, to monitor TR effectiveness. Partner with the People & Culture Country Committee (PC3), hiring managers, employees, internal and external communities, and customers to develop and implement TR policies, processes, and programs that attract, retain, and promote a diverse workforce. Collaborate across People & Culture, in particular with P&C Business Partners, to ensure that TR policies, practices, and programs are aligned with enterprise P&C goals. · Partner with Corporate Communications and P&C Communications on Employment Branding and Employee Value Proposition concepts to ensure alignment of TR strategies, tools, and priorities to drive attraction & retention campaigns. Preparation and delivery of Quarterly and Annual Business Reviews for deep dive on TR performance and activity for all business units & stakeholders. · Lead efforts to continuously improve TR processes and services, employing concepts of LEAN and AGILE methods and related disciplines. Who Are You?

Critical Competencies:

Proven ability to lead a wide variety of professionals regardless of the experience level and specific expertise in achievement of established goals and objectives. Proven people-leadership abilities in managing a team of direct report SMEs in Benefits, Compensation, and Wellness programs. Experience managing and influencing multiple teams in a highly-matrixed organization w/ solid project management skills, having successfully delivered multiple, complex projects and initiatives on-time and on-budget. Demonstrated deep knowledge of Total Rewards principles and practices (both Compensation and Benefits). Proven ability to manage large-scale change initiatives. · Demonstrable understanding of complex processes, continuous improvement work, and an ability & interest in championing new ideas for potential adoption by the P&C Country Committee, Country Management Team, and US businesses. Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Strong executive presence, relationship-building, decision-making and advanced discernment skills. Demonstrated success in a high pressure, dynamic, fast-paced environment. · Deadline focused, organized and able to prioritize multiple projects.

Minimum Education Required:

BS/BA Degree in Management, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or related field. Masters’ Degree in relevant discipline strongly preferred. Benefits and Compensation certifications strongly preferred (e.g., CCP, CEBS, SPHR, etc.) · PHR/SPHR/GPHR designations strongly preferred.

Minimum Years of Experience Required: ·

10+ years of experience managing Total Rewards functions, w/ proven/demonstrated track record of results in leading a large organization’s TR team. At least 5 years of management experience in supporting senior executives on Comp and Ben topics. 10+ years managing/leading a Benefits and Compensation staff, including at least 5 years of managing experienced & tenured SMEs in these areas. At least 3 years of experience leading/working process improvement (design and implementation) efforts, ideally w/ LEAN and AGILE principles or related (e.g., Six Sigma, etc.)

Other Requirements:

Working knowledge of current US employment law and Human Resources professional practices, w/ comprehensive knowledge of government regulations preferred (FLSA, OFCCP, etc.) Working “state of the practice” knowledge for Total Rewards initiatives in other Fortune 100 companies Experience in HRIS technologies utilized in TR efforts · High level of proficiency w/ MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel). · Open to travel (<20%)

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $178,900 - $221,000 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible.  The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy: • Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance. • Generous paid time off. • Competitive matching retirement savings plans. • Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first. • Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University. • Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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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.

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.