People & Culture Generalist
Job Description
WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU
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 enjoy working in a vibrant and changing multi-dimensional environment and appreciate the mix of tactical and operational tasks.
? You demonstrate general leadership ability and effectiveness with the capacity to handle multiple priorities, initiatives, interfaces, and tasks.
? You have knowledge of how to implement long-term plans.
? You express ideas and opinions effectively – with ability to influence and inspire.
For this role we prefer for you to have a background in Human Resources or managerial experience and a proven record of developing people & organisations and knowledge of the collective agreement for commercial sector. Prior experience from retail is considered as a plus, but not mandatory. You are fluent both in Finnish and English.
A DAY IN YOUR LIFE WITH US
In the role as Unit People & Culture Generalist, you are responsible for efficient, effective, and consistent execution of all people related activities and processes in Vantaa store. In this role you will report to the Unit People & Culture Manager.
Your main responsibilities will be..
? Executing operational people related tasks and daily routines on unit level, e.g. on- and offboarding related tasks, to deliver an excellent co-worker experience
? Supporting the building of local business competence & performance by setting and working on relevant people goals
? Ensuring a smooth and effective recruitment and on-boarding of the new talents in close collaboration with the centralized recruitment and administration teams
? Executing trainings for new co-workers and managers
? Supporting and coaching managers on all people related matters (e.g. our rules and guidelines including the collective agreement, health and wellbeing, co-worker relations, performance, development).
If you are passioned about leading business through people, applying tactical and operational thinking and you enjoy working in a diverse and changing environment where there is still time for laughter every day, this could be the job for you!
TOGETHER AS A TEAM
At the heart of our business are people. We create a better everyday life together by living our shared values and safeguarding our unique culture. To create an inspiring IKEA experience, we need to make sure our co-workers have the preconditions to meet our customers in the best possible way.
IKEA Vantaa store, with over 350 co-workers, is now looking for a People & Culture generalist to join their team. Would you like to work with this inspiring vision and create better everyday life for the many?
QUESTIONS AND SUPPORT? LET’S CONNECT!
This position is full time and permanent. Main working place is in the IKEA Vantaa store. The working hours are mainly during office hours.
First step, please attach an updated CV with your application and salary request latest on 9.2.2025, so we can get to know you better.
Second step, if successful you will be invited to an interview. Invitation to the interview can be sent already during the application period, though most invitations will be sent out after.
Third step, if successful you will be invited to a second interview.
If you have job specific questions, please contact Carin Snellman, IKEA Vantaa Unit People & Culture Manager, [email protected] or by phone (0400 123219) on 27 January at 14-15, on 31 January at 12-13 or 5 February at 09-10.
We hope you could start in this role in March, but starting date is still negotiable.
Warmly welcome with your application!
IKEA, more than a job ?
World needs more people like you. So do we. Come to work with us just as you are.
Working at IKEA is more than just a job – with us you are part of an equal and diverse working community. A sense of belonging is important to our employees, and team spirit is at the heart of what we do. IKEA offers a variety of career paths and opportunities to develop yourself in roles that are right for you. We give you the opportunity to bring your ideas to the table to help us develop our work, and to create new IKEA success!
We value all our employees equally and our pay is in line with the collective agreement for the retail sector. Your salary level will depend on your job role, your previous work experience and any relevant qualifications.
In addition to your salary, you will also enjoy a wide range of comprehensive staff benefits, including flexible Smartum saldo, staff discounts on our products, healthy and delicious breakfast and lunch menus at very low prices in our staff restaurants, One IKEA Bonus, and much more!