Unit People & Culture Manager

IKEA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global home furnishings retailer in Calgary is seeking a Unit People & Culture Manager II to lead and develop effective people plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong managerial background, experience in talent management, and a passion for creating an inclusive work environment. Offering a competitive salary based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including wellness days, health coverage, and an annual bonus incentive plan.

Benefits

Wellness days

Extended health, dental, and vision coverage

RRSP with IKEA contribution

Annual IKEA bonus incentive plan

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Merchandise and restaurant discounts

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience.
• University degree or 10 years of related experience.
• Experience in developing people plans.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve operational goals.
• Lead a team and ensure a consistent employee experience.
• Champion IKEA Culture and Values within the unit.

Skills

Managerial experience

Collaboration

Talent management

Education

University degree

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• University degree and 5 years of related experience, or minimum 10 years of related experience
• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience

A DAY IN YOUR LIFE WITH US

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive range of people plans and budgets to achieve operational goals and objectives.
• Lead a team, collaborating with P&C functions to deliver a consistent co-worker experience and to support IKEA as an employer of choice.
• Enable talent management and continuous development of local leadership capabilities to deliver to the VCG goals
• Lead all people aspects related to Transformation in the unit and be an active ambassador for standardization and change.
• Champion the IKEA Culture and Values within the unit by serving as the co-workers' advocate, ensuring IKEA remains a caring employer and an exceptional workplace. Take ownership of the holistic co-worker experience, extending beyond People & Culture touchpoints.

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 Manager II

The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 84960 CAD to 116820 CAD and will be based on relevant work experience.