Deputy People & Culture Manager, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
Italy, Roma

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

IKEA is all about people, and our team makes sure to bring the best people on board to keep our strong spirit of togetherness. We believe that different experiences and backgrounds collectively make us wiser and stronger, and we ensure that our co-workers bloom into their best selves as they contribute to our business.

Job Responsibility:

Be part of IKEA Roma City steering team for driving all People agenda topics of IKEA Roma
Lead and develop the unit P&C team to provide excellent co-worker experience
Ensure the people strategy, global principles/guidelines, and business plans are operationally implemented
Influence unit management teams to continuously develop local leadership capabilities within their function
Support building local business competence and performance by setting and working on relevant goals
Deliver learning and training at unit level supported by P&C team or Market Area Learning Delivery Specialist
Ensure local employer communication is consistent and builds on the IKEA brand
Secure succession process and plan by influencing managers to develop talents and high-performing potentials
Be an example of IKEA leadership that expresses the IKEA values
Implement co-worker relations plan to manage local interactions with co-workers and ensure compliance with local policies and law
Work with Business Navigation Manager to distribute budget hours enabling an effective and efficient people planning process

Requirements:

Strong consolidated experience of at least 2 years in P&C area and relevant experience in leading a group of people
Passionate about people with a strong belief in individuals’ potential
Ability to implement long-term plans according to set budgets and goals
Ability to work independently, take own initiatives and responsibility
Team-player with ability to influence and inspire
Demonstrate appropriate use of different leadership styles for different situations
Knowledge of identifying, assessing, encouraging, and ensuring co-workers’ performance against organizational and individual goals
Ability to use, govern, and manage partnership models in a responsible way
Knowledge of anticipating, identifying, and developing potential successors for key positions in IKEA
Open to work on multisite locations
Available to relocate for future opportunities within the organization
Good knowledge of English and Italian

What we offer:

Inclusive work environment
Supportive climate
Welcoming and respectful culture
Opportunity to work on multisite locations
Development opportunities within the organization

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 01, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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