P&C Operations Coordinator

IKEA Gruppe; Perryville (MD); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

IKEA is seeking a People & Culture professional in Maryland to support HR activities and ensure a positive co-worker experience. You will drive local processes and brand-aligned learning programs in collaboration with LOS Specialists.

Requirements include a minimum of 2 years in P&C, strong communication, and the ability to influence across levels in a fast-paced environment. This role is on-site with a focus on local HR delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of People & Culture experience.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate the unknown and act as a change agent.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence individuals and teams across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Execute operational P&C activities, collaborating with LOS Specialists to deliver co-worker experience.
• Ensure delivery of learning activities at unit/function level including legally required trainings.
• Coordinate local employer communications and events to build IKEA brand.
• Deploy local services such as uniforms, contracts, timekeeping and payroll-related tasks.
• Manage local onboarding/offboarding as main contact including equipment and access.

Skills

People & Culture experience

Change agent mindset

Collaboration across levels

Independent decision-making

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and communication

Job description

Why we will love you

You believe a business's heart is its people. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive, accepting work environment matters to you.

At IKEA, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share your uniqueness. Join our team and start a better life for yourself.

JOB TYPE – Salary Exempt

HOURS - 9-6:30 PM

PAY - pay range for this role is between $79,873.00 to $126,199.00

The anticipated posting closing date is on or around 9/28/2026

What you'll be doing day to day

• Execute operational P&C activities, collaborating with other LOS Specialists as needed to deliver an excellent co-worker experience.
• Ensure and execute delivery of learning activities at unit/function level including legally required trainings.
• Ensure local employer communication activities and events are consistent, well perceived and build on the IKEA brand.
• Deploy services that are required to be executed at a local level such as uniforms, contracts, timekeeping and parts of payroll administration.
• Manage local on- and off-boarding activities as main contact person including equipment, accesses and welcome day among others.
• Execute operational P&C activities at unit/function level, collaborating with other LOS specialists, point of local contact when helpdesk is not sufficient/escalation to support complex situations that require specialistic knowledge.

Together as a team

IKEA is all about people, and our team make sure to bring the best people on board to keep our strong spirit of togetherness. We believe that different experiences and backgrounds collectively make us wiser and stronger, and we ensure that our co‑workers bloom into their best selves as they contribute to our business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of People & Culture experience.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate the unknown and act as a change agent for themselves and others.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence individuals and teams across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience in designing internal processes and leveraging new systems to improve operations.
• Demonstrates a passion for people and a commitment to fostering a people‑centric environment.
• Proven ability to exercise independent decision-making in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and communication skills.