HR Specialist (Employment), Ikano Retail (up to 6 months contract)

IKEA; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA is looking for an HR support role within the Centre of Expertise, where you will assist in HR strategy implementations and support job role reviews. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and have strong writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills. This is an opportunity to gain practical experience and develop new skills while working in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Annual leave

Gain practical experience in a professional setting

Opportunity to work on a project and develop new skills

Qualifications

• Degree in HR or related field required.
• Excellent writing and editing skills needed.
• Strong organizational and time management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR Performance Manager in reviewing job roles.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining documents related to HR tasks.
• Participate in meetings and perform related duties.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Human Resource, Mass Communications, Information Technology, Law

Job description

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Mexico, Philippines – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.



We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.



We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

Job Description

Working within the Centre of Expertise (COE), HR Employment Function, you will be involved in an assignment that enables HR strategies to be translated into action in the most effective and efficient manner.

You will support the HR Performance Manager in an initiative of a review process on job roles within the organisation to secure clear accountability and responsibility. This includes (not limited to) supporting the pre-implementation phase, working on tasks set against timeline, assisting in organizing and maintaining documents, participating in meetings and any other related duties as assigned from time and time.

Qualifications

• You hold a degree in Human Resource, Mass Communications, Information Technology, Law, or an equivalent field.
• You have excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• You possess good time management and organisational skills.
• You have a proactive attitude and enthusiasm for learning.
• You possess good interpersonal skills and can build strong working relationships at all levels.
• You love working with people, are trustworthy, honest, self-reliant, and independent.
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced work environment.
  
  

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Annual leave
• Gain practical experience in a professional setting.
• Opportunity to work on a project and develop new skills.

Please apply by 22 July 2025.