Job Description

People & Culture Manager (HR) 80-100%
"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.
A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."
Location
St. Gallen
Employment type
Full Time Permanent
Department
People & HR
Deadline
2026-01-31
Mobility support
Domestic
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Candidate profile (title) Who you are
Candidate profile (text) - Default language As the HR Manager, you will be a member of the store's management team and act as a business partner to the Market Manager. You oversee the local implementation of IKEA's people strategies and the creation of an engaging working environment driven by IKEA's values and culture.

• You have experience as an HR business partner , HR manager or are a general manager wanting to make a difference in the people space.
• You are flexible, proactive and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• You have an in-depth understanding of key HR functions including onboarding, performance management, co-worker relations and succession planning, as well as a solid understanding of Swiss labor law.
• You believe strongly in individuals' potential, enjoy supporting co-workers in challenging situations and are passionate about creating an engaging co-worker experience based on the IKEA values and culture.
• You are genuinely interested in our business, have a strong entrepreneurial spirit and are a team player for whom it is natural to support on the shop floor whenever necessary.
• You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to influence, inspire and connect with stakeholders and co-workers from all walks of life.
• You have native-level German skills and also speak English fluently.

Key responsibilities (title) Your responsibilities
Key responsibilities (text) o Acting as the business partner to the market manager on all HR-related topics.

• Ensuring that the HR strategy and global guidelines are localized and operationally implemented to create an excellent co-worker experience.
• Working closely with the relevant managers and stakeholders to drive onboarding and performance management, ensure the local delivery of learning and training initiatives, setting up an effective succession plan, enabling a strong people planning process and managing employee interactions.
• Making sure that local policies, procedures and laws are upheld and respected.
• Ensuring that local employer communication is consistent, well perceived and builds on the IKEA brand.
• Living the IKEA values and showing ownership beyond your area of responsibility.

Local section (title) GOOD TO KNOW
Local section (text) Please submit your application online and make sure to include your CV, motivation letter and any other relevant documents. Unfortunately, paper applications cannot be taken into consideration.
Following a first selection, successful candidates will be invited to a phone or video interview. After this step, we will invite selected applicants to a face-to-face interview with the line manager and possibly other stakeholders. A trial day, where you can get to know your team and get a better insight into your potential future workplace, may also be part of your application experience.
We are reviewing the applications continuously and will close this position as soon as we find the right candidate so please apply as soon as you can.
It is important that you are flexible in terms of working hours. Early or late shifts within our opening hours and Saturday assignments will be part of your working schedule.
If you are successful and receive an offer for this position, you will be required to submit your police record prior to receiving a contract.
Why you will love us
From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.
At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.
Our vision, "to create a better everyday life for the many people" inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.
What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!

Skills Required