Manager People

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. Your Future Team Are you passionate about people, culture, and engagement? Do you believe that empowered individuals and strong leadership drive the best results? If so, we have great news Volvo Trucks is looking for a Manager People & Culture, Communication & Integrated Management Systems to lead and develop this critical function for Volvo Trucks Latin America . This position is part of the People & Culture management team and reports to VP People & Culture Latin America. About Us At Volvo Group, we believe in a future built on sustainable and efficient transport solutions — powered by people, for people. Collaboration, inclusion, and diversity are at the heart of how we work. Together, we create positive change for our employees, customers, and communities. You will join a diverse and purpose‑driven team transforming Volvo’s People & Culture function across Latin America. We bring expertise in engagement, inclusion & diversity, talent management, leadership, health, safety, and well‑being — always driving continuous improvement and innovation. What you will do As Manager People & Culture, Communication & Integrated Management Systems , you will be responsible for coordinating the People & Culture network throughout Volvo Trucks Latin America , including market companies, support functions, and own dealers — ensuring alignment, collaboration, and shared ambition. You will also oversee internal and external communication, and the strategic development and certification of our integrated management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001), securing alignment with business objectives and fostering a strong, people‑centered culture. Strong leadership and managing capacity is key to succeed in this role. Key Areas of Accountability People & Culture Strategy: Design and implement strategies that support business priorities and long‑term growth; Strategic Business Partner: Serve as a trusted advisor to the management team, providing strategic HR insights and solutions; Network Leadership: Coordinate and empower the People & Culture community across all markets and functions in Latin America; Talent & Leadership Development: Drive initiatives for talent identification, succession planning, and leadership growth; Employee Experience & Culture: Champion Volvo’s values, fostering an inclusive, engaging, and high‑performing workplace; Change Management & Organizational Development: Lead transformation efforts that strengthen organizational effectiveness and agility; Health, Safety & Well‑Being: Coordinate actions to ensure a safe and healthy workplace while advancing environmental and sustainability standards; Integrated Management Systems: Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of IMS (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) ensuring certification readiness; Internal & External Communication: Develop and execute a communication plan that reinforces culture, engagement, and brand reputation across Latin America; Compliance & Labor Relations: Ensure full compliance with local legislation, regulations, and Volvo Group policies. Who are you? You are a strategic, hands‑on, and inspiring leader who thrives on connecting people and driving cultural transformation. You combine analytical thinking with empathy, business acumen with collaboration, and vision with execution discipline. Key Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Communication, or related field; Solid experience in HR leadership and managerial roles within multinational or complex organizational environments; Proven expertise in talent management, leadership development, employee engagement, and cultural transformation; Demonstrated success in leading large networks and cross‑functional teams across multiple geographies; Experience in change management, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness; Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills; Proficiency in HRIS and digital HR tools; Experience managing internal and external communication in multicultural, multilingual environments; Hands‑on experience with Integrated Management Systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) and certification processes; Fluency in Portuguese and English is mandatory. Spanish proficiency is differentiator; High integrity, adaptability, and resilience in dynamic business environments. Are We the Perfect Match? At Volvo Group, we are driven by our purpose — Driving prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions. We believe that people make the difference. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the People & Culture agenda for one of the world’s most respected brands, working in a dynamic, diverse, and empowering environment. If you are a strategic and inspirational leader who wants to drive engagement, performance, and transformation — we look forward to meeting you This selection process will be conducted with the support of the consulting firm Propósito At Volvo do Brasil, we value the candidate experience and collaborate with approved partners to ensure a professional selection process aligned with our values. We reaffirm our commitment to protecting the personal data of all participants, in full compliance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD). Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful experience at every stage of the process. 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 Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in. #J-18808-Ljbffr