Unit People & Culture Partner - HR Strategy & Change

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

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.