People & Culture Manager

Who you are

As a person you are passionate about people and unlocking their potential to contribute to business results. You are dedicated to contributing to a great co-worker experience. You thrive in a vibrant and changing multidimensional environment and appreciate the mix of strategic, tactical and operational tasks. You are knowledgeable in developing and supporting growth in co-workers and leaders throughout their careers in IKEA, whilst also securing potential successors for key positions. You demonstrate a strong leadership ability and effectiveness with the capacity to handle multiple priorities, initiatives, interfaces and tasks. You demonstrate excellent communication and influencing skills and can steer the business along with your senior leaders. You embody the IKEA core values and vision of creating a better everyday life for the many people, to ensure an adequate reflection through the co-workers. You are available to work across the store trading hours as well as one in four weekends (both Saturday and Sunday).

**Responsibilities**:
As People & Culture Manager you are responsible for the implementation of co-worker relations plan that effectively manages all interactions with co-workers and ensures that all areas in the unit work with the labour relations principles and uphold local policies, procedures and laws. Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

- Ensure both Global and Country People Strategy and principles/guidelines are executed operationally through the Unit business plan and other local initiatives.
- Business partner to Senior Leaders in the Unit and responsible for the execution of all people activities.
- Secure the Unit Competence and Development plan to ensure IKEA meets our customers with knowledgeable and competent co-workers.
- Secure a succession process and plan by influencing managers in taking the lead with focus on developing talents and high performing potentials.
- Leading and developing the Unit People and Culture team to provide an excellent co-worker experience in new and innovative ways.
- Influencing Unit Management Team to continuously develop local leadership capabilities within their function according to business needs.

Together as a team

The People & Culture team plays a pivotal role in securing the co-worker experience, supporting leaders to ensure their teams are equipped with the knowledge and resources to create a better everyday life for the many people.

Additional Information

This role is permanent full time.