People & Culture Specialist (HR Administration)

At People & Culture (P&C), our ambition is to create meaningful value and contribute to business growth in an increasingly dynamic and challenging environment.

As a People & Culture Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering a great and consistent employee experience. You will support the local implementation and execution of global P&C processes and ways of working while ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations.

As a functional expert, provide solutions and execution in one or more of the following P&C fields: P&C systems and database, payroll, compensation and benefits, hiring/exit processes and relocation, personnel administration, internal and external audit, Labor law and Work environment

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the administration of the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, including payroll administration
• Acting as the first point of contact for employees regarding HR-related administrative matters
• Contributing to the continuous improvement, implementation, and evaluation of our digital P&C systems, processes, and internal solutions
• Preparing HR reports, analyses, and statistics
• Supporting accounting reconciliations and related administrative tasks in close collaboration with the accounting team
• Participating in local and global People & Culture projects
• Serving as the contact person for external partners, such as pension providers, insurance companies, and public authorities
• Act as a cultural role model in ways that demonstrate the IKEA values
• Support relevant areas of expertise with the business and people strategies in mind
• Build trust and relationships
• Communicate in a clear and effective way, ability to transfer knowledge

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a positive employee experience while supporting efficient and compliant HR operations in a dynamic international environment.

What You Bring

• Expert knowledge of relevant HR processes and tools based on local needs; knowledge of local employment legislations, co-worker relations and labor market situations and trends
• Excellent communication skills in English and local language, both written and spoken.
• We believe in lifelong learning. Ideally, you have several years of experience in HR administration and are motivated to further develop your expertise.
• Previous exposure to digitalization initiatives, HR systems, or process improvement projects is an advantage. Alternatively, you have a strong interest in developing these skills.
• A genuine interest in home furnishing, the IKEA brand, and the opportunity to work in line with IKEA's culture and values.
• Passion about people and a strong belief in individuals’ potential

About You

You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytical in your approach to work. You have a strong interest in digital solutions, a proactive follow-up mindset, and the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Interested?

Are you looking for a full-time position in a multicultural and diverse environment? If so, we look forward to receiving your online application, including your CV and cover letter in English.

The last day to send your application is 2nd of October 2026. Please note that we will review applications continuously, as such make sure to show your interest in the role as soon as possible. We are interviewing on an ongoing basis and will close the advert once we find the right candidate.

For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Ramona Alecu, [email protected]