Human Resources Manager, Batu Kawan
2 weeks ago
IKEA is the world's largest home furnishing retailer with 460 stores across more than 60 countries. IKEA Malaysia is part of Ikano Retail, one of 12 IKEA franchisees and the only one owned by the family of Ingvar Kamprad, who founded IKEA in 1943.
IKEA Malaysia creates a better everyday life by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low, that as many people as possible can afford them. Ikano Handel Sdn. Bhd. owns and operates four omnichannel stores in Malaysia, including IKEA Damansara, IKEA Cheras, IKEA Tebrau and IKEA Batu Kawan. To learn more, visit IKEA.my
The purpose of the HR Manager role is to lead and execute people strategies that drive employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and business growth. This role is pivotal in integrating HR initiatives across various functions to ensure a cohesive and impactful people management approach. By leveraging IKEA's culture and values, the HR Manager will optimize talent management, enhance the employee experience, and support IKEA's mission of creating a better everyday life for the many people.
Through strategic leadership and firsthand guidance, this role will translate Country People Strategies into local actions, provide HR advice to leaders, and foster an environment where IKEA's values are a living reality. As a key contributor to both the Store Management Team and the Country People Group, the HR Manager will play a crucial role in shaping the business and people growth of IKEA Malaysia.
- Lead the Store HR team and serve as a key contributor to the Store management team, providing HR subject matter expertise and strategic guidance.
- Translate the Country People Strategy and Ikano Retail principles into an actionable local HR plan to establish IKEA as the employer of choice.
- Oversee the entire employee lifecycle, focusing on:
- Developing and implementing a local recruitment strategy to ensure a diverse talent pool that aligns with the store's Primary Market Area demographics.
- Managing succession planning and talent development, including creating development programs for high-potential employees.
- Fostering a continuous learning and development culture using the IKEA learning staircase model.
- Implementing effective onboarding and offboarding processes.
- Ensure competitive and fair remuneration practices to attract and retain talent while managing staff costs in line with targets and budgets.
- Lead salary review processes and utilize HR data analytics to optimize related processes, such as payroll, timekeeping, and staff planning.
- Implement and analyze employee surveys (VOICE) and assist functions in translating results into actionable improvement plans.
- Promote knowledge sharing, internal mobility, and a commitment to Ikano Retail's overall success across the organization.
- Develop and implement diversity and inclusion initiatives to foster a more inclusive workplace.
- Ensure compliance with national labor laws, regulations, and agreements while maintaining positive relationships with unions and works councils, where applicable.
- Building competence & succession planning - identifying key roles, assessing current talent, developing skills and competencies, and preparing individuals for future leadership roles to ensure business continuity and smooth transitions.
- Dynamic workforce - flexible and adapt quickly to changes.
- Leadership - lead by taking the initiative and being a great inspiration for others.
- Meaningful workplace - provide a meaningful experience for each of our unique co-workers that is based on our belief in equality.
- You have at least 12 years of working experience in Human Resource Management or business partnering roles, preferably from the retail or manufacturing industry, and have experience in a large and complex organizational setup.
- You are passionate about the growth and development of people, with a proven track record of leadership in fostering a positive organizational culture.
- You communicate persuasively, influence effectively, and create an environment where IKEA's values are a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of the workforce.
- You have experience managing change and driving organizational development initiatives.
- You are business-minded and have experience in building competence dimensions and leading strategic people assignments, contributing significantly to both business growth and employee development.
- You demonstrate strong HR analytics skills, using data to inform strategy and improve HR processes.
Your application
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Please apply by 30-April-2025.
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