IKEA
Fixed Term People & Culture Business Partner
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IKEA Croydon People & Culture Business Partner
IKEA Croydon are looking to welcome a People & Culture Business Partner on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
Step into a dynamic on-site role at IKEA Croydon as a People & Culture Business Partner, supporting daily retail operations and partnering with leaders across the store to drive coworker growth, onboarding, engagement, and performance. You’ll play a hands-on role in fostering a high-performing culture and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
What We Offer
- The Start Date of employment will be October 2026.
- Starting salary of £36,000 per annum, based on competence and experience.
- 39 Hours working 5 days per week including alternate weekends per month.
- We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.
Working with Us Has Its Rewards
Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.
- 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers.
- Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.
- iBenefits – Rewards & discount portal.
- Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks.
...as well so much more! https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310/
What You'll Need to Have
- Relevant experience in People and Culture within the retail or a related sector.
- Relevant University degree or CIPD qualification is beneficial but not essential.
- Experience of the following is beneficial:
- Coaching and advising store-level line managers to confidently navigate people processes and lead their teams effectively.
- Performance Management
- Policy Management
- Employee Relations Case Management
- Proven ability to prioritise and organise your workload in order to make the most efficient use of available time and meet agreed goals and deadlines.
- Confidence to express ideas and opinions effectively through clear communication to influence and build effective relationships across all levels.
- You have effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly when faced with operational challenges.
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What You'll Be Doing Day to Day
- Collaborating with stakeholders to implement a comprehensive range of People and Culture (P&C) solutions and activities.
- Representing people and culture in the development of strategic and business plans by providing relevant subject matter expertise.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to co-ordinate performance reviews and onboarding and off boarding activities.
- Participates and represents P&C in strategic business plan development and ongoing business decisions and implementing people approaches and all aspects of the people within the respective unit.
- Responsible for ensuring that the talent and succession goals and performance management for the assigned business areas are being consciously achieved, providing advice and expertise to line managers to secure a quality and timely process.
- Implement a common way of handling Co-worker relations issues, delivering consistency and fairness in all our processes, and actively performing an analysis of root causes in coordination with your Unit P&C Manager.
- Manage involuntary and voluntary exits for co-workers based on guidelines and any legal requirements.
- Participate in performance reviews and calibration sessions and PIP programs as needed.
- Prepare report on industry trends and other data for key positions conversation with business and for Talent for Growth conversations.
- This role will be based from IKEA Croydon, and requires presence in the store for full-time hours.
- In addition to your People & Culture responsibilities, you’ll undertake regular Store Duty shifts, providing visible leadership and supporting the smooth, safe, and successful operation of the business.
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We Care for the People
It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.
Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many
Recruitment Process Information
Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.
- Please attach an updated CV and cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face-to face interview.
We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.
For any advice or support, email beth.crombie@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
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