Overview
Fixed Term People & Culture Business Partner – Croydon
“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.”
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed term co-worker
Department: People & Culture
Number of Positions: 1
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 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! https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310/ 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 RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATIONLet us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible. • Please attach an updated CV and cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better. • Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face-to- face interview.We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way. For any advice or support, email beth.crombie@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
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