People & Culture Business Partner

Candidate profile (text) - Default language IKEA Leeds are looking to welcome a People & Culture Business Partner on a permanent full time role.

Step into a dynamic and collaborative on-site role at IKEA Leeds as a trusted People & Culture Business Partner, where you will directly influence our store's success by aligning business goals with everyday coworker growth, onboarding, and engagement. As a People & Culture Business Partner, you will champion talent development, performance coaching, and fair coworker relations to foster a thriving, high-performing culture on the shop floor.



WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment: October 2026.
• Starting salary of £35,000.00 per annum, based on competence and experience.
• 39 hours weekly, working 5 days over 7 and alternative weekends.
• Working hours are between 7am to 11pm.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.
  

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• Relevant experience in People and Culture within the retail or a related sector
• Relevant University degree or CIPD qualification is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience of the following is beneficial:
• Coaching and advising store-level line managers to confidently navigate people processes and lead their teams effectively.
• Performance Management
• Policy Management
• Employee Relations Case Management
• Proven ability to prioritise and organise your workload in order to make the most efficient use of available time and meet agreed goals and deadlines.
• Confidence to express ideas and opinions effectively through clear communication to influence and build effective relationships across all levels.
• You have effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly when faced with operational challenges.
  

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Collaborating with stakeholders to implement a comprehensive range of People and Culture (P&C) solutions and activities.
• Representing people and culture in the development of strategic and business plans by providing relevant subject matter expertise.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to co-ordinate performance reviews and onboarding and off boarding activities.
• Participates and represents P&C in strategic business plan development and ongoing business decisions and implementing people approaches and all aspects of the people within the respective unit.
• Responsible for ensuring that the talent and succession goals and performance management for the assigned business areas are being consciously achieved, providing advice and expertise to line managers to secure a quality and timely process.
• Implement a common way of handling Co-worker relations issues, delivering consistency and fairness in all our processes, and actively performing an analysis of root causes in coordination with your Unit P&C Manager.
• Manage involuntary and voluntary exits for co-workers based on guidelines and any legal requirements.
• Participate in performance reviews and calibration sessions and PIP programs as needed.
• Prepare report on industry trends and other data for key positions conversation with business and for Talent for Growth conversations.
  

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many



RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

• Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face-to-face interview.

We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

For any advice or support, email me at lisa.cathcart@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!

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