People & Culture Manager- MFU at IKEA - Al Homaizi Limited

Kuwait City, Capital Governorate, Kuwait -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Resources Expertise, HR Operations, People Strategy Implementation, Legal Compliance, Culture Promotion, Leadership Development, Business Competence Building, Performance Management, Team Development, Change Management, Learning And Development, Talent Pipeline Management, Budget Planning, Co-worker Relations, Labor Relations, IKEA Values

Industry

Description

Company Description About IKEA Kuwait IKEA is the leading Life at Home brand in Kuwait. We offer well-designed, functional, and affordable, good quality home furnishing beautiful solutions, produced with care for people and the environment. There are several companies with different owners, working under the IKEA Brand, all sharing the same vision: to create a better everyday life for the many people. IKEA has been in Kuwait for more than 40 years, operated by Al Homaizi Limited and is very well established in Kuwait. IKEA has 6 stores in Kuwait, IKEA The Avenues, The Warehouse, 360, Assima Mall, Khiran Mall and IKEA For Business in Shuwaikh. Who we are and how we work We believe in people. We have an optimistic attitude in the way we are and in the way we do things. We believe in diversity, equality and inclusion because they increase our understanding of our customers and each other. We empower and develop our teams through on-job intensive trainings, working together and providing an international and diverse workplace. In IKEA, every job is different, and every day is different. Are you up to the challenge to join our dynamic and creative work environment? Job Description You will lead the P&C function within the Store by securing HR subject matter expertise, processes and HR operations. You ensure that IKEA People strategies, global competence initiatives and legal and compliance demands are locally translated into action to fulfil business needs and driven by IKEA culture and values. Ensure the people strategy, global principles/guidelines and relevant business plans relate and come together in a local P&C action plan that is operationally implemented and lived up to Support the development of a value-driven organisation and IKEA being a great place to work in the local market. Influence unit managagement team to continuously develop local leadership capabilities within their function according to business needs. Support the building of local business competence by setting and working on relevant goals, together with the unit managers. Coach and support managers about people related topics (e.g. performance management and development, team development, change management). Ensure delivery of learning & development, supported by the L&D Specialist in accordinace with the L&D strategy Contribute to build up business competence, leadership and talent pipeline and support managers and co-workers in their development, according to the business needs and development plans. Involved in planning, setting co-worker P&C budget while following up on goals. Responsible for implementation of co-worker relations plan that effectively manages all local interactions with co-workers and ensures that all areas in the unit work with the labour relations principles and uphold local policies, procedures and laws Be a good example of IKEA leadership in ways that express the IKEA values within and outside IKEA, and together with the unit managers help to safeguard and promote the IKEA Culture. Qualifications University degree in Human Resources or related field Solid HR background and/or business background with a minimum of 3–5 years of managerial experience Ability to communicate confidently and clearly with various audiences in English, both verbally and in writing Live and share the IKEA values Knowledge/experience of IKEA ways of working and processes is an advantage. Additional Information Please send your CV in English and tell us in which direction you would like to take career, if you are experienced in a particular field or looking for completely new challenges. Type of Employment: Full-time

Responsibilities

The manager will lead the People & Culture function in the store, ensuring HR expertise, processes, and operations are secured while translating IKEA People strategies and global guidelines into local action plans. This includes supporting leadership development, coaching managers on people-related topics, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws and policies.