Unit P&C Business Partner I

IKEA; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness days

Extended health, dental, and vision

RRSP with IKEA matching

Annual IKEA bonus incentive plan

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

IKEA Canada in Edmonton is seeking a Unit People & Culture Business Partner I to align people strategies with business goals. You will advise line leaders on talent plans, support local leadership development, and champion IKEA values to foster a caring, inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities include implementing standardized HR processes, collaborating with stakeholders, and enabling change initiatives within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• University degree and 3+ years of HR experience, or 5+ years of related professional experience.
• Proactive mindset and ability to develop collaborative, insight-driven solutions that support business and people objectives.
• Flexibility to work 2 weekend days throughout the month.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to influence, coach, and support leaders and co-workers.
• Experience supporting HR processes, systems, and change initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Be the trusted advisor to line managers to implement the unit business and people plans to achieve operational goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure consistency in application of all people processes for a great co-worker experience.
• In partnership with line managers, enable inclusive talent management and continuous development of local leadership capabilities to deliver to the VCG goals.
• In partnership with business leaders support people aspects related to Transformation in the unit and be an active ambassador for standardization and change.
• Be the guardian of the IKEA Culture & Values in the unit, acting as the voice of the co-worker and securing that IKEA is a caring employer and a great place to work, as well as safeguarding co-worker experience (overall end-to-end - beyond P&C experience).

Skills

Proactive mindset

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Influence and coaching

Collaborative problem-solving

Education

University degree

Job description

• A university degree and 3+ years of HR experience, or 5+ years of related professional experience.
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to identify challenges, take initiative, and develop collaborative, insight-driven solutions that support business and people objectives.
• Flexibility to work 2 weekend days throughout the month.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and support leaders and co-workers.
• A collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused mindset that aligns with IKEA's values and people-first culture.
• Experience supporting HR processes, systems, and change initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

A DAY IN YOUR LIFE WITH US

• Be the trusted advisor to line managers to implement the unit business and people plans to achieve operational goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure consistency in application of all people processes for a great co-worker experience.
• In partnership with line managers, enable inclusive talent management and continuous development of local leadership capabilities to deliver to the VCG goals.
• In partnership with business leaders support people aspects related to Transformation in the unit and be an active ambassador for standardization and change.
• Be the guardian of the IKEA Culture & Values in the unit, acting as the voice of the co-worker and securing that IKEA is a caring employer and a great place to work, as well as safeguarding co-worker experience (overall end-to-end - beyond P&C experience).

ABOUT THIS WORK AREA

IKEA is all about people, and our team make sure to bring the best people on board to keep our strong spirit of togetherness. We believe that different experiences and backgrounds collectively make us wiser and stronger, and we ensure that our co-workers bloom into their best selves as they contribute to our business.

Why you will love us

Here at IKEA, we want to ensure that we are creating a better everyday life for the many people, including our co-workers. We also believe that a job should be so much more than a job. That’s why we focus on having an inclusive work environment where we celebrate your uniqueness, live our values, and ensure that we walk the talk when it comes to co-worker development. In addition, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to all co-workers including:

• Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!)
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family)
• RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options
• Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available)
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)

In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as Unit People & Culture Business Partner I.

The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 65000 CAD to 80000 CAD and will be based on relevant work experience.