Inter IKEA Group
Retail
People&CultureManager
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“People & Culture Manager at Inter IKEA Group. Skills: People & Culture, Talent development, Organizational development. Lead People & Culture agenda. Drive People & Culture agenda”
What You'll Achieve.
Build future together; Shape People & Culture agenda; Help co-workers grow; Help leaders grow; Strengthen IKEA culture; Ensure people objectives align; Ensure business objectives align; Create welcoming workplace; Empower co-workers to perform
Industry & Context.
Availability during key moments, Flexibility to organize schedule
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Extensive experience in leadership, Talent development experience, Change management experience, Business partner experience, Relationship-building skills, Stakeholder management experience, Employee relations experience, Works Council collaboration experience, Labor unions collaboration experience, Fluent in Dutch, Fluent in English
Nice to Have
Experience in fast-paced retail
What You'll Do.
Lead People & Culture agenda
Drive People & Culture agenda
Translate global strategy locally
Support business results
Partner with Management Team
Coach People & Culture team
Inspire People & Culture team
Develop People & Culture team
Build relationships with Works Council
Maintain relationships with labor unions
Foster inclusive work environment
Foster engaging work environment
Foster development-focused work environment
Ensure sustainable employability
Support leaders through change
Support leaders through growth
Develop high-performing teams
Connect people and performance
Connect culture and performance
Deliver sustainable business results
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Management Team; Works Council; Labor unions
Communication Scope
Relationship-building
Full Job Description
At IKEA, we believe that creating a better everyday life for the many people starts with our co-workers. That is why we are looking for a People & Culture Manager for IKEA Delft who, like us, believes in the power of people, culture, and development. IKEA Delft is one of the largest and most successful IKEA stores in the world. With ambitious plans across retail, services, e-commerce, and new ways of meeting customers, we continue to evolve and grow. To support this growth, we are looking for an inspiring leader who will further shape our People & Culture agenda and help us build the future together. Your Role at a Glance As People & Culture Manager, you will be a member of the IKEA Delft Management Team. You will act as a strategic business partner while driving an inclusive, engaging, and development-focused work environment. You will help our co-workers and leaders grow, strengthen our unique IKEA culture, and ensure that people and business objectives go hand in hand. In doing so, you will contribute every day to a workplace where people feel welcome, can be themselves, and are empowered to perform at their best. What You Will Do * Lead and drive the People & Culture agenda for IKEA Delft, ensuring successful execution * Translate the global People & Culture strategy into local initiatives that support our ambitions and business results * Partner with the Management Team on talent development, succession planning, and organizational development * Coach, inspire, and develop the People & Culture team * Build and maintain strong, constructive relationships with the Works Council and labor unions * Foster a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment where well-being, engagement, and sustainable employability are central * Support leaders through change, growth, and the development of high-performing teams * Connect people, culture, and performance to deliver sustainable business results Who You Are You are an experienced People & Culture leader who is passionate
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