At IKEA, we believe that creating a better everyday life for the many people starts with our co-workers. That is why we are looking for a People & Culture Manager for IKEA Delft who, like us, believes in the power of people, culture, and development.
IKEA Delft is one of the largest and most successful IKEA stores in the world. With ambitious plans across retail, services, e-commerce, and new ways of meeting customers, we continue to evolve and grow. To support this growth, we are looking for an inspiring leader who will further shape our People & Culture agenda and help us build the future together.
Your Role at a GlanceAs People & Culture Manager, you will be a member of the IKEA Delft Management Team. You will act as a strategic business partner while driving an inclusive, engaging, and development-focused work environment.
You will help our co-workers and leaders grow, strengthen our unique IKEA culture, and ensure that people and business objectives go hand in hand. In doing so, you will contribute every day to a workplace where people feel welcome, can be themselves, and are empowered to perform at their best.
What You Will Do- Lead and drive the People & Culture agenda for IKEA Delft, ensuring successful execution
- Translate the global People & Culture strategy into local initiatives that support our ambitions and business results
- Partner with the Management Team on talent development, succession planning, and organizational development
- Coach, inspire, and develop the People & Culture team
- Build and maintain strong, constructive relationships with the Works Council and labor unions
- Foster a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment where well-being, engagement, and sustainable employability are central
- Support leaders through change, growth, and the development of high-performing teams
- Connect people, culture, and performance to deliver sustainable business results
You are an experienced People & Culture leader who is passionate about developing people and organizations. You understand the dynamics of a fast-paced retail environment and know how to translate strategy into concrete actions with visible impact.
In addition, you recognize yourself in the following:
- Extensive experience in leadership, talent development, and change management
- A strong business partner who naturally connects people and business results
- Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire and engage others through change
- Experience in stakeholder management, employee relations, and collaboration with Works Councils and labor unions
- Resilient, decisive, and comfortable in an environment that is constantly evolving
- Curious by nature, eager to learn, and committed to helping others grow and develop
- Fluent in both Dutch and English
At IKEA, you will have the opportunity to be yourself, take ownership, and make a real difference.
We offer, among other things:
- A strategic leadership role within one of the largest IKEA markets in the world
- The opportunity to directly contribute to the continued growth and development of IKEA Delft
- An international, people-focused work environment where our values come to life every day
- Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development
- A competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects the impact and responsibility of the role
At IKEA, we believe that we achieve more together. We foster a culture of trust, inclusion, and collaboration, where everyone is encouraged to contribute, learn, and grow.
At IKEA Delft, approximately 950 co-workers from diverse backgrounds, with different talents and perspectives, work together every day. Together, we inspire our customers and contribute to our vision: creating a better everyday life for the many people.
Ready to help shape the future of IKEA Delft with us? We look forward to meeting you.
If you have any questions, please contact our current P&C manager Saskia Pronk at saskia.pronk2@inter.ikea.com