People and Culture Manager

IKEA Peterborough, Customer Distribution Centre are looking to welcome a People and Culture Manager.   

Our team of over 1200 coworkers perform in a high volume, fast paced and agile environment to secure stock availability in our multi-channel market.

We are looking to recruit a People and Culture manager who is motivated to lead with purpose, who will shape and develop our people strategy with a business perspective. 

WHAT WE OFFER    

• The Start Date of employment will be: January 2027
• Starting salary from £45,000 per annum, based on competence and experience. 
• 39 Hours working 5 days per week includes weekends and late nights.  
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.   

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS   

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.   

• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers. 
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest-free loans.  
• First Day Of School Paid Leave for Parents​.
• Enhanced Parental Leave.

..as well, so much more! 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE   

• Value & culture driven leadership experience, senior functional experience would be beneficial. 
• Relevant experience in People and Culture within the distribution, retail or a related high-volume sector is beneficial but not essential. 
• Relevant University degree is beneficial but not essential. 
• Able to build positive relationships and create a culture where everyone feels valued. 
• Experience of the following is beneficial: 
       - Strategy development and stakeholder relations 
       - Performance Management 
       - HR Issue Resolution and Policy Management 
       - Business Model Guidance 
• Proven ability to prioritise and organise your workload to make the most efficient use of available time and meet agreed goals and deadlines. 
• Confidence to express ideas and opinions effectively through clear communication to influence and build effective relationships across all levels. 
• You have effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly when faced with operational challenges. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY 

As part of the unit senior management group you will: 

• Guide and implement operational requirements, collaborating with stakeholders to support the implementation of the full range of People and Culture (P&C) strategy, solutions and activities. 
• Lead and coach the P&C Business Partners and Coordinators within the unit to provide support to the business and to build succession planning within the country.  
• Identify, evaluate and monitor actual and potential labour issues evolving internally or externally that could create significant risks for IKEA. 
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