IKEA is one of the world's leading home furnishing companies. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford.
Inter IKEA Group brings together three core businesses: Franchise, Range and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA home furnishing offer and make it more accessible for the many people.
Job DescriptionAt People & Culture (P&C), our ambition is to create meaningful value and contribute to business growth in an increasingly dynamic and challenging environment.
As a People & Culture Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering a great and consistent employee experience. You will support the local implementation and execution of global P&C processes and ways of working while ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
As a functional expert, provide solutions and execution in one or more of the following P&C fields: P&C systems and database, payroll, compensation and benefits, hiring/exit processes and relocation, personnel administration, internal and external audit, Labor law and Work environment
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the administration of the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, including payroll administration
- Acting as the first point of contact for employees regarding HR-related administrative matters
- Contributing to the continuous improvement, implementation, and evaluation of our digital P&C systems, processes, and internal solutions
- Preparing HR reports, analyses, and statistics
- Supporting accounting reconciliations and related administrative tasks in close collaboration with the accounting team
- Participating in local and global People & Culture projects
- Serving as the contact person for external partners, such as pension providers, insurance companies, and public authorities
- Act as a cultural role model in ways that demonstrate the IKEA values
- Support relevant areas of expertise with the business and people strategies in mind
- Build trust and relationships
- Communicate in a clear and effective way, ability to transfer knowledge
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a positive employee experience while supporting efficient and compliant HR operations in a dynamic international environment.
Qualifications
What You Bring
- Expert knowledge of relevant HR processes and tools based on local needs; knowledge of local employment legislations, co-worker relations and labor market situations and trends
- Excellent communication skills in English and local language, both written and spoken.
- We believe in lifelong learning. Ideally, you have several years of experience in HR administration and are motivated to further develop your expertise.
- Previous exposure to digitalization initiatives, HR systems, or process improvement projects is an advantage. Alternatively, you have a strong interest in developing these skills.
- A genuine interest in home furnishing, the IKEA brand, and the opportunity to work in line with IKEA's culture and values.
- Passion about people and a strong belief in individuals’ potential
About You
You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytical in your approach to work. You have a strong interest in digital solutions, a proactive follow-up mindset, and the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Additional InformationInterested?
Are you looking for a full-time position in a multicultural and diverse environment? If so, we look forward to receiving your online application, including your CV and cover letter in English.
The last day to send your application is 2nd of October 2026. Please note that we will review applications continuously, as such make sure to show your interest in the role as soon as possible. We are interviewing on an ongoing basis and will close the advert once we find the right candidate.
For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Ramona Alecu, [email protected]
Skills Required
- Expert knowledge of relevant HR processes and tools based on local needs
- Knowledge of local employment legislation, co-worker relations, and labor market trends
- Excellent written and spoken English and local-language communication skills
- Several years of experience in HR administration
- Strong organizational, detail-oriented, analytical, and prioritization skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with digitalization initiatives, HR systems, or process improvement projects
- Interest in home furnishing, the IKEA brand, and IKEA values
- Strong interest in digital solutions and proactive follow-up
IKEA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IKEA and has not been reviewed or approved by IKEA.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision alongside company‑paid protections. Feedback suggests access is available for many part‑time schedules, with additional resources such as savings accounts and mental health support.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is presented as generous, complemented by paid time off for caregiving needs. Family‑focused benefits like adoption support and childcare discounts are also available in some regions.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401k with company match and the Tack! loyalty pension contributions, alongside pension or group insurance in certain markets. These programs are positioned as broad‑based, adding long‑term value to total rewards.
IKEA Insights
What We Do
The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. Our business idea is to offer well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. The IKEA Brand unites more than 200.000 co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners all over the world. It’s one brand, but it reaches millions of hearts and homes. Our value chain is unique. It includes everything from product development, design, supply, manufacture and sales – and of course it begins and ends with our customers.
