About the thesis project
Welcome to explore the world of Volvo Cars by writing your thesis with us! When you do your thesis in our organization, you will be supported by a supervisor who will follow you through your project. All thesis projects are carried out within business-critical areas, and therefore you will be able to contribute to our company's purpose – to provide the freedom to move in a safe, sustainable, and personal way – from day one!
Background
At Volvo Cars Body Components in Olofström (VCBC), approximately 2,500 employees work. About 85% of our employees are covered by the IF Metall collective agreement. We have a long history of producing body components for Volvo Cars, and we are proud of what we achieve. At the same time, we are constantly developing as a company to be an obvious part of the future.
In our HR team in Olofström, we have various roles. Some of us work as HR Business Partners, and some of us are specialists in areas such as labor law, recruitment, rehabilitation, competence, talent attraction, or inclusion/diversity. Our role is to support and coach our managers in all HR-related matters. We work locally but belong to a global organization.
Our profession includes everything from holding training sessions, participating in management teams, meeting employees in rehabilitation processes, and conducting various types of investigations.
VCBC's mantra is: With the world's best employees, we build the world's best cars. The entire organization understands the importance of our employees and their commitment to the company.
Possible thesis areas
With us, there is an opportunity to carry out a thesis within several different areas related to HR and organization. We welcome theses that contribute new perspectives, insights, and improvement proposals within, for example:
• Talent attraction and competence supply
How we can attract future employees, strengthen interest in technical education, and reach a broader target group.
• Work environment and sustainable working life (OSA)
Prerequisites for a sustainable working life, balance, and leadership in practice.
• Digitalization and AI within HR
How new technologies can be used to streamline and develop HR processes.
• Gender equality, diversity, and inclusion
Experiences, norms, and working methods that contribute to a more inclusive workplace.
We are open to your own ideas within the HR field and would like the thesis to combine theoretical perspectives with practical insights that can create value for our business.
Do you fit the profile?
We are looking for a student studying HR or another organizational and behavioral science program at a university or college who wants to do their thesis with us in the spring of 2027.
It is important that you can speak and understand Swedish, as large parts of the business use Swedish as their working language.
We expect you to be open and curious.
Timeline
• The thesis project starts in January/February 2027, or whenever it fits into your study plan.
• This thesis project can be carried out by 1 or 2 students.
About the application
Interviews and selection will take place continuously during the application period, so do not hesitate to send in your application. Apply with your CV and why you think you are suitable for this exciting challenge. Describe how you would approach the assignment, e.g., what method you would use. Also, state the timeframe for your thesis.
We would like to receive your application no later than 2026-10-15.
If you have further questions about the thesis, you are welcome to contact: HR Manager, Gustav Malm at [email protected].
Who are we?
Everything we do starts with people. Our goal is to offer the freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable, and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers' lives by offering better technology solutions that protect them, their loved ones, and the people around them with the most advanced mobility innovations.
Volvo Cars' continued success is the result of a work environment permeated by collaboration, diversity, and inclusion. Volvo Cars' employees are committed and want to make a difference in the world. We are today one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees worldwide. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and using the true power of people. Join us on our exceptional journey as we create tomorrow's technology in safety, autonomous driving, and electrification.