People Planning Specialist, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
Canada, Edmonton

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

55000.00 - 65000.00 CAD / Year

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Job Description:

Unit People Planning Specialist role responsible for implementing People Planning strategy, managing the people planning process from forecasting to schedule development, and serving as a Business Partner for all people planning-related matters within the unit.

Job Responsibility:

Ensure People Planning strategy implementation
Responsibility for People Planning process from forecasting to schedule development
Provide feedback to Country team on strategy
Serve as Business Partner for people planning matters
Ensure people planning process develops internal talent and enables quality customer experience
Collaborate with Hiring Managers and P&C to align vacancies with forecasts
Train and support unit coworkers on People Planning process
Consider compliance with local employment standards, legal, and union requirements
Support recruitment process
Use problem solving, mediation and counseling skills
Partner with Unit P&C Manager and Country People Planning Manager
Support Health & Safety compliance and programs

Requirements:

Minimum of 2 years of Human Resources or Team Scheduling experience
Experience working in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders
Past experiences in retail industry or similar high-volume customer-focused environment
Computer savvy and comfortable with technology
Ability to learn new software, systems and concepts
Professional and moral integrity when dealing with sensitive and confidential issues
Enthusiastic, motivated, communicative and active team-mate
Disciplined with effective prioritization and initiative
Responsive and flexible business approach

Nice to have:

Experience in retail industry or similar high-volume customer-focused environment
Leadership skills with entrepreneurship and customer value creation
Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate/co-create with others

What we offer:

Wellness days
Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
RRSP with IKEA contribution matching
Annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Merchandise and restaurant discounts
Parental leave
Bereavement leave
Employee assistance program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
November 29, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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