Unit People Planning Specialist

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On-site

Job Type

Part Time

Job Description

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

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    Employment type

    Full Time Permanent

    Department

    People & HR

    Deadline

    2025-12-13

    Mobility support

    Domestic

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You are passionate about people, business, and IKEA’s vision of creating a better everyday life for the many. You thrive when empowering co-workers and supporting business leaders to reach their full potential. You take pride in working in a collaborative, digital-driven, and agile environment where simplicity and speed are key.
You are motivated by finding solutions that balance co-workers’ well-being and business needs, ensuring the right people are in the right place, at the right time. You naturally build strong relationships, influence stakeholders, and inspire others with a mindset to co-create and improve the way we work. What you bring
  • Strong knowledge of people planning principles, scheduling, labor laws, and digital planning solutions.
  • Passion for people development, empowerment, and creating a customer-focused culture.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative, while also collaborating across functions.
  • Analytical mindset with a focus on using data to improve processes and decision-making.
  • Effective communication skills to influence and collaborate with stakeholders.
  • Proven experience in driving operational improvements and working within matrix organizations.

Your responsibilities

As a Unit People Planning Specialist, you will play a key role in driving the people planning strategy to enable a great co-worker experience while ensuring business goals are met. You will:
  • Implement people planning strategies at the unit level in line with local guidelines and IKEA principles
  • Collaborate with department managers to co-create efficient schedules that meet customer demands, co-worker needs, and budget frames.
  • Ensure adherence to employment standards, local legislation, and union requirements related to people planning.
  • Analyze and apply relevant data and digital tools to optimize staffing structures, workload distribution, and multi-skilling opportunities.
  • Act as a vital link between People & Culture and Business Navigation, ensuring alignment between planned and actual worked hours.
  • Support the recruitment planning process by ensuring vacancies align with headcount and capacity requirements.
  • Promote knowledge of people planning principles by educating and supporting co-workers and managers.
  • Facilitate accurate timecard evaluations and support digital transformation in the people planning process.

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.
At IKEA, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us! We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

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