Inter IKEA Group

Unit People & Culture Manager

Inter IKEA Group  •  £38k/yr  •  Peterborough, GB (Hybrid)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

Are you committed to shaping a workplace where people, culture and business grow together? We’re looking for an experienced leader who can turn strategy into meaningful action, support leadership development and help create an inclusive environment where every co-worker can thrive. Working closely with stakeholders, co-workers and social partners, you’ll help shape people priorities, manage potential risks and deliver sustainable business transformation aligned with IKEA’s values. This is a hybrid role with the necessity to work from the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Due to IKEA Remote Customer Meeting Point location principles candidates are required to reside within 1-hour commutable distance of Peterborough Remote Customer Meeting Point.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • The Start Date of employment will be: November 2026
  • Full Time: 39 hours per week working 5 days out of 7, including late evenings and alternate weekends.
  • This role offers a salary starting from £37,775 per annum, based on skills & experience.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and skills to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

  • 15% IKEA discount and discount portal helping you save £100s on high street retailers.
  • X4 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans

....as well so much more! Full list of benefits at https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

  • Strategic leadership experience in managing and developing people functions, demonstrating a clear ability to deliver organisational results through effective people strategies.
  • A minimum of 3 years experience in People &Culture/Human Resources within retail or a related sector.
  • Able to build positive relationships and create a culture where everyone is valued.
  • Ability to prioritise and organise your workload in order to make the most efficient use of available time and meet agreed goals and deadlines.
  • Ability to express ideas and opinions effectively through clear communication to guide and build effective relationships across all levels.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

  • Guide and implement operational requirements, collaborating with stakeholders to support the implementation and secure the consistent application of the full range of People and Culture (P&C) strategy, solutions, services and activities.
  • Guide and implement operational requirements to coach, support and build the competency of stakeholders to improve the application of people and culture solutions.
  • Oversee investigations into co-worker claims of unfair treatment or management charges of misconduct or non compliance, and communicate findings to manager, P&C Business Partner, and Legal as appropriate.
  • Monitor and resolve discipline and coworker relations issues, by working with coworkers, leaders and union representatives.
  • Supervise the implementation and follow up on the IKEA Employment standards and compliance in your unit.
  • Participate and represent People & Culture in strategic business plan development and ongoing business meetings and decisions.
  • Empower coworkers and leaders to develop their competence in the unit to secure a wonderful customer experience, continued growth and development and succession planning within both the unit and country.
  • Ensure Ingka Total Rewards framework and processes implementation and compliance in the Unit.

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 as valued members of the team.

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 a cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an interview.

We understand not everyone will be selected, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

We are unable to accept applications via email and encourage you to apply online as soon as possible.

For any advice or support, email emma.jones4@ingka.ikea.com and who will be ready 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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