Inter IKEA Group

Fixed Term People & Culture Business Partner

Inter IKEA Group  •  £18/hr  •  Croydon, GB (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

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.

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.

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!

Inter IKEA Group

About Inter IKEA Group

ONE BRAND, MANY COMPANIES AND MANY, MANY PEOPLE

We’re a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”.

How we realise this vision is based on our shared humanistic values. These values are the foundation of our work and our inclusive, open and honest culture where you can be yourself. Our culture is based on the spirit of togetherness, enthusiasm and fun. And we’re always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.

IKEA unites thousands of co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners, all over the world, organised in a franchise system. It’s one brand but it reaches millions of hearts and homes.

ABOUT INTER IKEA GROUP

The purpose of Inter IKEA Group is to secure continuous improvement, development, expansion and a long life of the IKEA Concept. It has three core businesses: Franchise, Range & Supply and Industry.

• Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is the owner of the IKEA Concept and the worldwide IKEA franchisor. The assignment is to continuously develop the IKEA Concept and to ensure its successful implementation in existing and new markets. 11 different groups of companies own and operate IKEA sales channels under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. A large group of franchisees are owned & operated by INGKA Group. Inter IKEA Systems B.V. also assigns different IKEA companies to develop range, supply and communication.

• IKEA Range & Supply is responsible for developing and supplying the global IKEA range. This means working with the whole value chain: from the needs and wants of the many people, through product development and the sourcing of raw materials, to a product’s end-of-life.

• IKEA Industry is the largest producer of wooden furniture in the world and manufactures wood-based furniture for the IKEA product range. We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.

We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Delft, NL
Year Founded
1989
Website
ikea.com
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