Junior P&C Services Specialist with German, Ingka Business Service Center

IKEA; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office furnished with IKEA furniture

Underground parking with EV charger

Stable employment

Flexible working hours

Annual bonus

Language courses support

Private medical care

Wellbeing Support

Paternity leave

Pension plan

Job summary

IKEA Gruppe is inviting applicants to join the P&C Germany team in Poznań to process HR administration and payroll for co-workers across IKEA stores and units. You will answer queries, maintain data privacy, and collaborate with mentors to learn IKEA’s culture and values.

The role offers a hybrid work model with ongoing development, language support, and a focus on stability and long-term relationships within the company.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in German and English.
• Background in P&C, payroll or German philology appreciated but not mandatory.
• Willingness to learn and develop in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Process P&C and payroll matters for IKEA co-workers.
• Answer colleagues’ questions via email and phone (HR Administration and Payroll).
• Handle personal data in HR systems and support onboarding with a buddy.
• Collaborate with Team Leaders and cross-functional partners to ensure smooth processes.

Skills

German language

English language

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who you are

• you are looking for a workplace that will allow you to make use of your proficiency in German and English,
• you may have a background in P&C, payroll or German philology (appreciated but not mandatory),
• you would like to improve your skills in MS Office,
• you like variety, a sense of security, stability and you are open to other people,
• you find it easy to establish relationships with people, and in your interactions with others you focus on being authentic and nurturing a relaxed atmosphere between colleagues,
• caring for the planet and doing things with people in mind are important for you,
• you love learning new things, you enjoy taking the initiative and you do not shy away from a challenge,
• like us, you enjoy self-development and discovering your passions and new talents.

A day in your life with us

• Team Leader’s morning briefing/catch-up with the team,
• processing of ongoing orders from the country, e.g. a request for a change to an Co-worker’s employment terms in the systems,
• contact with the national P&C unit, e.g. clarification of an error in an insurance application,
• further processing in the system,
• FIKA, that is a coffee break (virtual or on the office patio),
• monthly team meeting, e.g. to discuss current topics, holiday plans, important instructions from the Business Partner,
• working in Excel, e.g. extracting a report from the system,
• conversation with your Buddy (your mentor during the onboarding), e.g. sharing the next bit of knowledge about a given process,
• lunch (if in the office, then with the team),
• self-study, e.g. e-learning concerning cultural differences or Excel carried out via a training platform,
• work at a “helpline”, i.e. Co-workers' support line (telephone/e-mail),
• reviewing company news, e.g. finding out who won the competition for the best photo promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• * The duties in a given position vary depending on the character of the team and the cyclical nature of the services delivered.

And what will you gain by joining us?

Together as a team

In the P&C Germany team, together with other Junior Specialists, Specialists, Senior Specialists and Experts, you will process P&C and payroll matters for the Co-workers of IKEA stores and units in [Germany. This includes answering colleagues’ questions related to HR Administration and Payroll (via email and phone) or handling their personal data. You will be supported in your daily work by Team Leaders, whom you can consult in demanding situations. You can also count on your Buddy who will help you get to know IKEA’s culture and values and successfully get through the onboarding process.

A little about us

As Ingka Business Service Center, we are part of IKEA, and we support stores and other IKEA units with financial and payroll services. Our office (Regional HUB Europe) is located in Poznań, at 6a Szwedzka Street (Centrum Franowo). With us, you can spread your wings in the field of People&Culture. We will appreciate both your linguistic background and your experience in human resources management, but what is particularly important to us is whether our values, such as a sense of community, simplicity or renew and improve, appeal to you. With us, you can be yourself and work the way you want – we care about your authenticity and freedom of self-expression. We focus on job stability and building long-term relationships with our employees.

When you get to know us better, you will see that work at IKEA means… so much more!

Our FIKA will perk you up for sure, but we offer more perks than that:

• hybrid working model (2 days of home office),
• fantastic office furnished with IKEA furniture, divided into zones for work and relaxation and creative collaboration,
• free underground parking with electric charger and bicycle parking,
• stable employment (employment contract),
• flexible terms of employment (depending on the team – full-time and part-time),
• flexible working hours (we start work between 7 and 10a.m.),
• annual appreciation bonus dependent on performance in the relevant fiscal year,
• homework allowance,
• cafeteria system – a pool of benefits to choose from (e.g., Multisport card, cinema tickets, shopping vouchers, medical package for relatives),
• Tack! loyalty programme for Co-workers – working with us longer earns you an additional financial bonus,
• private medical care for IKEA Co-workers and their families,
• wellbeing support – Edenred prepaid lunch card, Employee Assistance Programme – support in difficult life situations,
• personal accident insurance and pension plan,
• jubilee awards, gifts and special events,
• additional 4-week paternity leave,
• co‑financing of language courses.