People & Culture Ops Lead, Norway

IKEA; Asker; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA Norge is seeking a P&C Operations Manager to lead the P&C Operations team across recruitment, payroll, people administration and people data services for Norway. You will direct a team of 10 co-workers and partner with local P&C managers and the Global Business Operations function to ensure quality, compliance and continuous improvement in all people processes.

The role balances day-to-day operations with strategic initiatives, operating in an international, matrixed environment and

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of operational P&C processes and the co-worker experience.
• Experience from People & Culture, HR or other people-focused functions.
• Experience working across stakeholders in a matrixed organisation.
• Experience collaborating with Shared Service Centres.
• Ability to navigate and collaborate in a complex, international environment.
• Fluent in English and Norwegian.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 10 P&C specialists across recruitment, payroll, people administration and people data
• Create clarity, focus and engagement through supportive and empowering leadership
• Act as an escalation point, coach and sparring partner for your team
• Ensure high-quality operational delivery, service excellence, compliance and risk management across P&C operations
• Drive continuous improvement, simplification and standardisation of ways of working
• Support the implementation of new initiatives, programs and services
• Build strong partnerships with local P&C Managers, matrix stakeholders and GBO teams
• Contribute to shaping the P&C agenda in Norway as a member of the Norway P&C Leadership Team

Skills

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Recruitment

Payroll

People Administration

People Data

Stakeholder Management

Matrix Organisation

English & Norwegian

Change Management

Job description

IKEA Norge is seeking a P&C Operations Manager to lead the P&C Operations team across recruitment, payroll, people administration and people data services for Norway. You will direct a team of 10 co-workers and partner with local P&C managers and the Global Business Operations function to ensure quality, compliance and continuous improvement in all people processes.

The role balances day-to-day operations with strategic initiatives, operating in an international, matrixed environment and