Recruitment Leader, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
Sweden, Malmö

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Description:

As a Recruitment Leader at Inter IKEA, you’ll operationally lead the recruitment team, ensure smooth delivery, and contribute to long-term development of recruitment capabilities. Your responsibilities include managing daily operations of the recruitment team, forecasting talent needs using recruitment data, and ensuring outstanding candidate experiences. The role involves improving recruitment processes, staying updated on industry trends, and integrating Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion into all recruitment activities. This position is temporary for one year and based in Malmö, Sweden.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and coordinate the daily operations of the recruitment team (internal and external recruiters), ensuring quality delivery
Ensuring an outstanding candidate experience and serving as a talent advisor to the business
Working proactively on forecasting and advanced planning of talent needs through recruitment data and recruitment analytics
Identify synergies and common ways of working for an efficient and effective recruitment process
Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in recruitment, and provide recommendations for new tactics and strategies to enhance the effectiveness of recruitment activities
Be the speaking partner, both internal and external, for common recruitment, sourcing and employer brand initiatives
Utilize and advocate for global platforms, tools, programs, and direct recruiting techniques to identify, attract, and engage qualified candidates for assigned and anticipated vacancies
Secure integration of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion approach and knowledge into all steps of the recruitment experience
Lead, participate and/or contribute in projects and networks connected to Talent & Development to secure a grip on the total competence agenda.

Requirements:

Experience in leading strategic and operational recruitment in large, complex or matrixed organisations
Experience with recruitment analytics, workforce planning, and using data to drive recruitment decisions
Strong expertise in sourcing strategies, selection methods, candidate assessment, and recruitment process development
Solid understanding of employer branding, recruitment marketing, and delivering exceptional candidate experiences
Experience in improving recruitment processes, with focus on quality, efficiency, and inclusion
Up-to-date knowledge of recruitment trends, tools, platforms, and systems.

Nice to have:

Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn about new ways of working and different business contexts
Motivated to drive meaningful improvements and find better ways to work—individually and in teams
Energised by collaboration, co-creation, and working across functions and cultures
Having a strong personal commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all recruitment activities
An excellent communicator who listens, adapts to different audiences, and builds strong relationships across stakeholders
Comfortable working with complexity and balancing both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery.

What we offer:

Health and wellbeing benefits
Opportunities to grow within the company
Inclusive and collaborative work culture
Employer focusing on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 14, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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