Unit People & Culture Manager

Job ID: 305893

Date posted: 13/09/2025

• A proven track record of developing leadership capabilities within teams, fostering growth and readiness for future challenges.
• Experience implementing programs that enhance leadership skills and drive organizational success.
• Ability to coach, guide, and mentor managers through people-related challenges, ensuring they are equipped to lead effectively.

• Demonstrated ability to support the development of local business competence by setting measurable goals and working collaboratively with unit managers.
• Experience driving initiatives that improve business performance and align with both local and global strategic objectives.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of how people strategies contribute to overall business success.

• Experience ensuring the effective delivery of learning and training programs at the unit level, tailored to meet specific business needs.
• Ability to collaborate with specialists and internal partners to provide high-quality training that supports employee development and growth.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Skilled in leading efforts to maintain consistent and impactful employer communication, enhancing the IKEA brand reputation.
• Experience developing and executing communication strategies that ensure clear, engaging, and timely messaging to co-workers.
• Ability to build trust and engagement through transparent and values-driven communication.

• Experience collaborating on succession planning processes, with a focus on identifying and developing high-potential talents.
• Ability to implement strategies that ensure a robust pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
• Passion for talent development and supporting others in reaching their full potential.

• Proven ability to manage co-worker relations plans that effectively address local interactions and uphold labor relations principles.
• Experience ensuring adherence to local policies, procedures, and labor laws, fostering a fair and positive workplace environment.
• Strong commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive culture where everyone can thrive.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Human Resources, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience working in a global matrix organization is an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Finnish.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, taking initiative and responsibility while being a true team player.
• Passion for people, a strong belief in individuals’ potential, and a commitment to living and promoting IKEA values.

• Business Partner: Act as a trusted advisor to the Unit Manager and unit management team on all People & Culture topics, ensuring our people strategies come to life locally and support business goals.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop the unit’s People & Culture team, ensuring they deliver excellent support and create an engaging co-worker experience.
• People Strategy Implementation: Translate global and country people strategies into local action, making sure our values and culture are a living reality.
• Leadership Development: Support and coach leaders to grow their capabilities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and preparing future leaders.
• Talent & Succession: Drive talent development and succession planning, focusing on growing high-performing potentials and ensuring a strong pipeline for key roles.
• Learning & Training: Oversee the delivery of learning and training programs at the unit, working with specialists to meet business needs and support co-worker growth.
• Employer Communication: Ensure consistent, clear, and inspiring employer communication that strengthens the IKEA brand and keeps co-workers informed and engaged.
• Co-worker Relations: Implement plans that foster a positive, fair, and compliant workplace, upholding labour relations principles and local policies.
• People Planning: Collaborate with the Business Navigation Manager to optimize staffing levels, ensuring both business needs and co-worker wellbeing are balanced.