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IKEA Delft Market is seeking a People & Culture Manager for a full-time role in Delft. You will act as a strategic partner, guiding an inclusive, development-focused work environment that aligns people initiatives with business goals.
You will lead the P&C agenda, develop leadership capacity, and nurture the unique IKEA culture while enabling co-workers and leaders to perform at their best in a fast-paced retail setting.
At IKEA, we believe that creating a better everyday life forthe manypeople starts with our co-workers. That is why we are looking for a People & Culture Manager for IKEA Delft whobelieves in the power of people, culture, and development.
IKEA Delft is one of the largest and most successful IKEA stores in the world. With ambitious plans across retail, services, e-commerce, and new ways of meeting customers, we continue to evolve and grow. To support this growth, we are looking for an inspiring leader who will further shape our People & Culture agenda and help us build the future together.
As People & Culture Manager, you will be a member of the IKEA Delft ManagementTeam. You will act as a strategic business partner while driving an inclusive, engaging, and development-focused work environment.
You will help our co-workers and leaders grow, strengthen our unique IKEA culture, and ensure that people and businessobjectivesgo hand in hand. In doing so, you will contribute every day to a workplace where people feel welcome, can be themselves, and are empowered to perform at their best.
Lead and drive the People & Culture agenda for IKEA Delft, ensuringalignment with business priorities and thesuccessful execution.
Developour business through people andcreatingtheenvironment where everyone is empowered to develop and grow our business.
Ensure the right people and competences are in place today and for the future through workforce planning, recruitment, competence development, successionplanningand staff cost management.
Partner with theIKEA DelftManagement Team on talent development, succession planning, and organizational development
Lead,coachand develop the People & Culture team, ensuring strong functionalexpertise, continuousdevelopmentand high-quality delivery.
Create andmaintainconstructive relationships with co-workers, Works Council,unionsand relevant external stakeholders, ensuring compliance withlabourlegislation,labourrelations principles and IKEA policies while safeguarding the interests of IKEA Delft.
Foster a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment where well-being, engagement, and sustainable employability are central.
Monitoring keypeoplemetrics and driving continuous improvement in people and business performance.
Support leaders through change, growth, and the development of high-performing teams
You are an experienced People & Culture leader who is passionate about developing people and organizations. You understand the dynamics of a fast-paced retail environment and know how to translate strategy into concrete actions with visible impact.You have a mindset to deliver to thecommon business goalsandpeoplemetrics.
In addition, you recognize yourself in the following:
A strong business partner who naturally connects people and business results.
Extensive experience in leadership, talent development, and change management
Experience in stakeholder management, employee relations, and collaboration with Works Councils and unions
Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire and engage others through change.
Resilient, decisive, and comfortable in an environment that is constantly evolving.
Fluent in both Dutch and English
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Therefore, it is important that you are visible in the business during key moments, including evenings, weekends, public holidays, and school holiday periods. At the same time, you will have significant flexibility and responsibility to organize your schedule and working week in a way that works for both you and the business.
If you have anyquestions,please contactSami Leino, deputy MarketmanagerIKEA Delft, Sami.Leino2@inter.ikea.com