People & Culture Manager

In this role, you will be responsible for driving cultural initiatives and managing P&C functions specifically tailored to the unique needs of IKEA Industry. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a strong communicator, and a proven leader with a track record of fostering a positive workplace culture. You will be leading People & Culture team of three professionals including payroll activities and overseeing personnel operations for more than 500 employees in our two factories Trnava and Majcichov.

• Plan, develop and implement P&C strategies and initiatives that align with IKEA Industry’s business objectives and values.
• Serve as a liaison between management and co-workers to address demands, grievances, and other issues effectively.
• Lead the recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes to ensure we attract and retain top talent based on Ikea values and company needs.
• Support the current and future business needs through workforce planning, development, engagement, motivation, and retention programs.
• Design and monitor P&C systems and procedures including payroll agenda that perfectly fit IKEA Industry’s unique needs.
• Implement and analyze employee surveys and assist functions in translating results into actionable improvement plans.
• Manage employee performance and provide accurate training and development programs across the organization.
• Drive P&C projects (e.g. digitization of P&C processes, implementation of AI tools).
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and P&C best practices, maintaining the company´s reputation as a responsible employer.
• Manage and improve employee benefit programs.
• Be accountable for the execution of all administrative tasks relevant to the personnel management of co-workers.
• Be a good example of IKEA leadership in ways that express the IKEA values within and outside IKEA, and together with the unit managers help to safeguard and promote the IKEA Culture.

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Management or related field.
• Proven working experience as P&C Manager or other P&C Executive.              
• Knowledge of P&C systems (Workday, Smartrecruiter, Softip) and databases relevant to IKEA Industry operations is an advantage.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
• In-depth knowledge of labor laws and P&C best practices.
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• 5 extra days of vacation.
• Flexible working hours.
• Possibility of occasional remote work (Home Office).
• Fitness center, sauna directly in the plant.
• Anniversary rewards and additional incentives.
• 15% discount at Ikea.
• Wage: from 4.000 EUR/month, final offer depends on proven experience of successful candidate

The position is open for Trnava site. Please, send your application via Smart Recruiter link. In a case of questions please contact  [email protected] 

Excited about this opportunity? Apply today and become part of the IKEA family!