IKEA Marketing & Communication
What if you could inspire to make everyday life just a little bit better? 

The answer is simple: You can. This is what motivates us at IKEA. We’re constantly searching to find new ways to be better. We use insights from real life at home all over the world, learning about the needs and dreams of people. We use our home furnishing knowledge to help inspire people with ideas and solutions that will help them live the life they want. 

At IKEA Marketing & Communication, we are people-centric, have a passion for making great stuff, and we aim to be the best communication partner for the whole of IKEA. We work closely and together with our colleagues across IKEA, creating state-of-the-art communication at the lowest price. Located in Älmhult, Sweden, we are melting pot of many different nationalities and cultures. Because to make things better for the many, we want to involve people from all parts of the world. Nonetheless, we never forget our Swedish heritage that forms the backbone of who we are today. 

Are you a result oriented and passionate person with a talent in making complex things move? Do you possess a brave can-do attitude, striving for simplicity and are constantly on the way? Are you a strong believer that people makes the difference? If so, here it is. Your chance to take on the challenge as People & Culture leader at IKEA Marketing & Communication AB in one of the most influential small town in the world!

Are you the one we are looking for? We are looking for a People & Culture leader who can be a strong contributor in the in the overall leadership of IKEA Marketing & Communication AB. We want that someone with the ability in strategic and operational thinking and dares to be different in challenges, staying relevant to the many people, today and tomorrow. Someone who enjoys the business as well as developing people to grow.
In this role we believe that you will:

• develop and take the lead in the people journey that Marketing & Communication is on to together with leaders and co-workers. The base for this journey are IKEA culture and values strengthened with that special can-do spirit!
• work with leaders to contribute to performance, with focus on leadership and competence development, and by securing the HR processes
• influence and motivate leaders to continuously develop leadership capabilities 
• focus on creating an environment and a spirit where we empower people, nourish creative and curious minds, learn from our mistakes and we always do smart solutions with cost consciousness in focus    
• ensure that IKEA Marketing & Communication is known as a fantastic community to work within 
• be a great example of the IKEA values within and outside IKEA
• together with Communication leader drive and supporting change

To be successful in this role, we believe that you want to make a difference, you believe in the power of people! You explore and love to think in new ways and you have a strong drive and are constantly on your way. You are led by and lead through the IKEA culture and values and you have a strong belief in both people and teams’ potential and their ability to grow and develop. You are both strategic, tactical and operational in our approach. You get things done!
You also have a:

• documented experience to work on a strategic business agenda: adding value to business strategies and having the ability to lead global HR/competence assignments
• ability to translate business needs in HR solutions
• ability to be a natural leader and skilled in change management
• experience in creating and implementing strategic plans and following up goals
• business understanding and proven ability to have made a difference by positively influencing the business directly
• ability to identify need for and drive change within the organisation
• excellent communication skills and ability to build trustful relations

Sounds Interesting?

Are you ready to make the world a little better, together? We want to hear from you
This is a permanent position based in Älmhult, an inspirational working environment, based on creativity and innovation, which gives you the opportunity to work and interact with people from all around the world. You will be a member of People & Culture team in IKEA Marketing & Communication and report to P&C manager, Maria Fridh.

We look forward to receiving your application in English latest 23rd of March 2022 Please note we will interview continuously and might close the advert if we find the right candidate – so do not delay with your application! 
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact People & Culture Manager, Maria Fridh at [email protected]. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Marie Sandman on +46 768545309.