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We are offering you a 6-month internship within the People & Culture (HR) department of the world leader in home furnishing! We give you the opportunity to learn and develop in the field of Human Resources by taking part in the daily life of one of our units. You can count on strong support and will be involved in projects that truly matter to us. In the role of People & Culture Generalist, you will support the managers and co-workers of your unit to deliver results and create an excellent customer experience. You will bring expertise in people and culture matters and ensure that related strategies are effectively implemented.
Job Responsibility:
Carry out local tasks according to common People & Culture processes and annual cycles, ensuring an excellent work experience
Support the recruitment and onboarding of the right talents with the right contracts, in close collaboration with the Market Area team and People & Culture Delivery
Support the development of business competencies, leadership capabilities, and performance by setting relevant goals and ensuring learning and training together with the Market Area team
Secure engagement and retention by understanding working conditions across all functions and collaborating with the co-worker experience team
Contribute to administrative processes and ensure coordination between multiple national and regional support teams, acting as a contact point for external partners and authorities
Act as the local People & Culture contact by assisting co-workers and managers with daily people-related questions and challenges
Ensure that communication with local employers is consistent, well-received, and aligned with the IKEA brand
Implement a labour relations plan that effectively manages all local interactions with co-workers and ensures that all areas of the unit comply with labour relations principles, as well as local policies, procedures, and laws
Requirements:
Enrolled at a Belgian university in the Faculty of Human Resources Management or Psychology
Bilingual: Dutch (good working knowledge) and French
Passionate about people and share a strong belief in individual potential
Act as an ambassador of the IKEA culture and values
Enjoy working on both tactical and operational tasks in a dynamic, ever-changing, multidimensional environment
Confident and skilled in engaging co-workers throughout the cyclical People & Culture processes and in their development journey
Strong customer and business orientation
Awareness of the continuous transformation of our retail environment
Know how to implement long-term plans in line with budgets and set objectives
Co-create strong working relationships with colleagues to ensure a healthy, safe, and compliant workplace
Experience in areas such as evaluating, encouraging, and ensuring the performance of co-workers in relation to organizational and individual goals
Know how to develop skills and leadership capabilities to help deliver on our customer promise
Achieve goals, complete tasks, and deliver results
Able to work independently, take initiative, and assume responsibility
Express ideas and opinions effectively in both verbal and written communication
Naturally interact and engage with managers and colleagues
Demonstrate a deep understanding of IKEA’s corporate identity, core values, and vision
Language skills and flexibility during local opening hours are required
What we offer:
Structured learning offer as part of a 5-step development plan
Supportive network of colleagues
Time to learn, make mistakes, and develop yourself