Store People

Who you are We are looking for a multi-lingual, experienced HR Manager to be a part of building our new store in Riddes in Kanton Wallis. As the HR Manager, you will be a member of the store’s management team and act as a business partner to the Market Manager. You oversee the local implementation of IKEA’s people strategies and the creation of an engaging working environment driven by IKEA’s values and culture. - You have experience as an HR business partner, HR manager or are a general manager wanting to make a difference in the people space. - You are flexible, proactive and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. - You have an in-depth understanding of key HR functions including onboarding, performance management, co-worker relations and succession planning, as well as a solid understanding of Swiss labor law. - You believe strongly in individuals’ potential, enjoy supporting co-workers in challenging situations and are passionate about creating an engaging co-worker experience based on the IKEA values and culture. - You are genuinely interested in our business, have a strong entrepreneurial spirit and are a team player for whom it is natural to support on the shop floor whenever necessary. - You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to influence, inspire and connect with stakeholders and co-workers from all walks of life. - You have native-level German and French skills and also speak English fluently. **Responsibilities**: - Acting as the business partner to the market manager on all HR-related topics. - Ensuring that the HR strategy and global guidelines are localized and operationally implemented to create an excellent co-worker experience. - Working closely with the relevant managers and stakeholders to drive onboarding and performance management, ensure the local delivery of learning and training initiatives, setting up an effective succession plan, enabling a strong people planning process and managing employee interactions. - Making sure that local policies, procedures and laws are upheld and respected. - Ensuring that local employer communication is consistent, well perceived and builds on the IKEA brand. - Living the IKEA values and showing ownership beyond your area of responsibility. About this work area 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. GOOD TO KNOW There are many ways to say "thank you." These additional benefits from IKEA for you are among them: In addition to a 15% employee discount on your IKEA purchase, you'll benefit from attractive benefits, 28 vacation days (based on a 100% position), eight weeks of parental leave, contributions to public transportation or free parking, free access to the LinkedIn Learning platform, discounted meals in the employee cafeteria, and the IKEA bonus system. After a first selection we will contact you and - in a positive case - discuss the further steps with you.