People & Culture Specialist (HR Administration)

IKEA is one of the world's leading home furnishing companies. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford.

Inter IKEA Group brings together three core businesses: Franchise, Range and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA home furnishing offer and make it more accessible for the many people.

At People & Culture (P&C), our ambition is to create meaningful value and contribute to business growth in an increasingly dynamic and challenging environment.

As a People & Culture Specialist , you will play a key role in delivering a great and consistent employee experience. You will support the local implementation and execution of global P&C processes and ways of working while ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations.

As a functional expert, provide solutions and execution in one or more of the following P&C fields: P&C systems and database, payroll, compensation and benefits, hiring/exit processes and relocation, personnel administration, internal and external audit, Labor law and Work environment

Your responsibilities will include

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a positive employee experience while supporting efficient and compliant HR operations in a dynamic international environment.

About You

You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytical in your approach to work. You have a strong interest in digital solutions, a proactive follow-up mindset, and the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Managing the administration of the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, including payroll administration; Acting as the first point of contact for employees regarding HR-related administrative matters; Contributing to the continuous improvement, implementation, and evaluation of our digital P&C systems, processes, and internal solutions; Preparing HR reports, analyses, and statistics; Supporting accounting reconciliations and related administrative tasks in close collaboration with the accounting team; Participating in local and global People & Culture projects; Serving as the contact person for external partners, such as pension providers, insurance companies, and public authorities; Act as a cultural role model in ways that demonstrate the IKEA values; Support relevant areas of expertise with the business and people strategies in mind; Build trust and relationships; Communicate in a clear and effective way, ability to transfer knowledge

Requirements

Expert knowledge of relevant HR processes and tools based on local needs, knowledge of local employment legislations, co-worker relations and labor market situations and trends; Excellent communication skills in English and local language, both written and spoken.; We believe in lifelong learning. Ideally, you have several years of experience in HR administration and are motivated to further develop your expertise.; Previous exposure to digitalization initiatives, HR systems, or process improvement projects is an advantage. Alternatively, you have a strong interest in developing these skills.; A genuine interest in home furnishing, the IKEA brand, and the opportunity to work in line with IKEA's culture and values.; Passion about people and a strong belief in individuals’ potential