Unit P&C Business Partner I

IKEA Gruppe; Hamilton; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness days

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

RRSP matching

Annual bonus plan

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Discounts

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

IKEA Mississauga/Hamilton is seeking a Unit People & Culture Business Partner I to drive unit people plans, advise line managers, and enable inclusive talent development across two locations. You will support transformation initiatives while upholding the IKEA culture and values, ensuring a caring employer experience for co-workers.

The role moves from Mississauga to Hamilton as the new operation scales, requiring reliable transport and cross-location collaboration between sites.

Qualifications

• University degree and 3+ years HR experience, or 5+ years related experience
• Proactive mindset with ability to identify challenges and drive solutions
• Willingness to work across Mississauga and Hamilton locations
• Strong communication and relationship-building to influence and coach leaders
• Collaborative, adaptable, solutions-focused mindset aligned with IKEA values
• Experience supporting HR processes, systems, and change initiatives in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Be trusted advisor to line managers to implement unit business and people plans to achieve operational goals
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure consistent application of people processes for a great coworker experience
• Enable inclusive talent management and leadership development to deliver VCG goals
• Support people aspects related to Transformation and act as ambassador for standardization and change
• Guard IKEA Culture & Values, be the voice of the coworker and ensure a caring employer experience

Skills

Proactive mindset

Communication skills

Flexible locations

Relationship-building

Collaborative mindset

HR processes & change

Education

University degree or equivalent HR experience

Job description

What you'll need to have

CDC Mississauga is preparing for our move to the new location in Hamilton. This role will initially be based in Mississauga and will move to CDC Hamilton as we continue to build and ramp up the new operation.. The successful candidate must have reliable transportation and will be responsible for their own travel to and from the working locations.

• 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 between our Mississauga and Hamilton locations based on business needs.
• 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'll 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 62,710 CAD to 86,226 CAD and will be based on relevant work experience.