Fixed Term People & Culture Business Partner

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.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

• 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.

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.

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