Unit People & Culture Generalist (40T, Permanent) - IKEA Gwangmyeong
Logistics, Sales & Operations · HR & Admin · HR Operations · Talent Acquisition · Recruiting
In short
IKEA Gwangmyeong is seeking a Unit People & Culture Generalist to enhance co-worker experience and support business success through people operations. This role involves executing HR tasks, talent acquisition, learning & development, and ensuring well-being and strong labor relations. The ideal candidate has proven HR experience, knowledge of employment legislation, and a passion for people development.
Responsibilities
- Execute operational People & Culture tasks at unit level to deliver an excellent co-worker experience.
- Support local business competence and performance by setting and working on relevant People goals.
- Ensure recruitment and onboarding of the right talents in collaboration with the Unit P&C Manager and People Planning specialist.
- Ensure and execute delivery of learning & training at unit level.
- Secure engagement and retention by understanding co-worker conditions.
- Implement Health and Wellbeing initiatives at unit level.
- Ensure local employer communication is consistent, well-perceived, and builds on the IKEA brand.
- Implement a co-worker relations plan that manages local interactions and upholds local policies, procedures, and laws.
Requirements
- Passionate about people, creating a great co-worker experience, and developing individuals.
- Lives the IKEA values and leads through people while contributing to an inclusive and positive workplace.
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced, changing environment and can balance operational and tactical responsibilities.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple initiatives, and deliver results independently while collaborating across functions.
- Communicates effectively, builds trusted relationships, and influences stakeholders through strong collaboration and partnership.
- Experience engaging, onboarding, developing, and managing co-worker performance throughout the entire co-worker journey.
- Knowledge of employment legislation, labor relations, and working with trade unions and government authorities.
- Experience implementing long-term people plans while managing budgets and achieving business goals.
- Understands the IKEA vision, values, and corporate identity and represents them in daily work.
- Takes ownership, shows initiative, and is motivated to continuously improve both people and business performance.
- Proven Human Resources experience with a successful track record of developing people and organizations.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in a global matrix organization is an advantage.
- Participating in global projects is an advantage.
- Understanding the INGKA/IKEA matrix is an advantage.
Benefits
- Permanent position
- 40 hours per week
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