Fixed Term People & Culture Business Partner
Posted 3 hours 34 minutes ago by Inter IKEA Systems B.V.
"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.
A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."
IKEA Croydon are looking to welcome a People & Culture Business Partner on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
Step into a dynamic and collaborative on-site role at IKEA Croydon as a trusted People & Culture Business Partner, where you will directly influence our store's success by aligning business goals with everyday coworker growth, onboarding, and engagement. As a People & Culture Business Partner, you will champion talent development, performance coaching, and fair coworker relations to foster a thriving, high-performing culture on the shop floor.
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.
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!
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.
- 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.
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