Are you a results-oriented leader with a deep passion for people, driven to achieve exceptional outcomes, whilst creating a better everyday life for the many? Do you excel at empowering high-performing teams, strategically shaping culture that delivers impactful results through a people first approach? If you're ready to bring your unique talents to IKEA across Australia and New Zealand, then we'd love to meet you!
About this work area
Imagine leading People & Culture in two vibrant, diverse, and truly inspiring countries! Australia and New Zealand offer a wonderful blend of bustling cities, breathtaking nature, and a lifestyle that truly embraces that 'better everyday life' feeling. This presents an unparalleled opportunity to drive significant impact across both countries, encompassing, 11 IKEA stores, 2 Plan & Order Points, 1 DC & 3 CDCs, and RCMP supporting Australia & New Zealand.As the Country People & Culture Manager for IKEA Australia & New Zealand, you'll be at the heart of our journey, driving both our business growth and the development of our people. You'll be a performance-driven, solution-oriented leader with a broad interest in developing the business, someone who:
• Drives strategic People & Culture leadership, serving as an active and influential voice in the Country Management Team, integrating P&C strategy into our overall business agenda, ensuring compliance, sustainable growth, and an exceptional co-worker experience, always with an eye on measurable impact.
• Champions change by leading mindful transformations and embracing ambiguity and complexity, implementing our 'Leadership in a new era' approach.
• Regularly review and analyse performance and budget KPI's to ensure P&C initiatives are aligned with business objectives and data driven decision, securing sustainable performance excellence.
• Drives innovation, digitalization, continuous improvement, and curiosity about the future of work within P&C, always looking forward and finding innovative solutions.
• Acts as the guardian of IKEA's culture and values, upholding them by sharing perspectives on decisions and strategy, as a solution focused leader.
• Is the voice of our co-workers, ensuring their perspectives are heard, and actively strengthening our employer brand in the market.
• Fosters global & internal connection, acting as a connector and builder, fostering strong connections with the global IKEA community and continuously working towards bringing AU & NZ closer to the global organisation
• Understands the importance of reducing the gap between the Country Management Team and the rest of the organisation through effective communication and decision-making.
• Secures the development of leaders & talent, being instrumental in investing in, upskilling, developing, and motivating our leaders across the organisation, ensuring high-quality people processes and developing talent to meet both organisational and individual goals.
• Acts as an ambassador, proudly representing IKEA Australia & New Zealand externally and fostering collaboration and interdependence with all stakeholders.
You're a passionate, highly motivated individual with a big heart for people and a keen eye for business, thriving in dynamic environments that blend strategic thinking with practical action. As a true ambassador for IKEA's culture and values, you're driven by our vision of creating a better everyday life for the many. You bring comprehensive knowledge in setting strategic direction, long-term planning, budgeting, and KPI follow-up. With advanced understanding of HR trends, digital insights, leadership styles, change management, and sustainability, you excel at inspiring performance and cultivating a positive workplace culture.
To be considered for this role experience in the following is essential:
• Minimum of 10 years of extensive People & Culture expertise.
• Proven experience driving & securing high performance, achieving business goals, and fostering a performance culture.
• Proven experience in shaping and evolving the organisation, building capabilities and driving initiatives that lead to continuous improvement.
• Working with the global matrix organisation and/or actively participating in international projects.
• Cross-functional understanding of INGKA/IKEA Matrix and operations.
What you need to know
• Contract type: Permanent, full time• Role location: Role is based at Hub Hus Tempe, Sydney, Australia.