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People & Culture Manager - Distribution Center

Italy, Piacenza · Job Posted April 16, 2026
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The IKEA Distribution Center in Piacenza is a key node in IKEA’s global logistics network, connecting Italy with 13 other countries worldwide and enabling the smooth, safe and efficient flow of products across markets. With a total area of 300,000 square meters and a storage capacity of 329,000 cubic meters, our site is one of the largest and most strategic logistics hubs in Europe. As a People & Culture Manager for the unit, you will contribute to the unit management team to secure People strategies are locally implemented into action in the most effective and efficient way and will facilitate a working environment where the IKEA values and culture are a living reality.

Job Responsibility

  • Ensure the People strategy, global principles/guidelines and relevant business plans relate and come together in a local People action plan that is operationally implemented and lived up to
  • Influence managers in the Units to continuously develop local leadership capabilities and business competence within their function according to business needs
  • Responsible for working with Recruitment in partnership with Recruitment & Sourcing function of CoE in identifying and driving the opportunities to develop the relevant offer of IKEA as a local employer
  • Responsible for ensuring a qualitative and up-to-date succession plan making use of global tools and processes for succession planning
  • Capability to work/lead in a multiethnic environment creating a good level of inclusion and integration into the teams
  • Together with Finance, deliver a local staff cost budget which secures a diverse, appropriate staff structure and meets the defined business and productivity goals in the unit
  • Responsible for implementing a co-worker relations plan that effectively manages all local interactions with co-workers and ensures that all areas in the unit work with the labour relations principles and uphold local policies, procedures and laws
  • Able to lead and develop a work environment that reflects our culture and values: it includes capability of managing internal and external partners (Public authorities, Unions, Lawyers)
  • Strong ability to create relationships with the main partners, internal and externals (Unions
  • Coop) and to create the networking with local stakeholders (Industry trade associations, public Authorities, University)

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a People & Culture Manager, with proven leadership of teams
  • Background in logistics & transportation, retail or manufacturing & operations, or other large structured multinational environments with experience managing a large employee populations
  • Passionate about people and committed to developing their potential
  • Strong understanding of workforce planning, talent attraction, development, engagement, rewards, and career support to enable a great co‑worker experience
  • Solid experience in staff planning and staff cost management across large teams and complex units
  • Solid knowledge of labor laws, employee and employer rights, and effective collaboration with trade unions and institutions
  • Strong and adaptable leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Proven ability to deliver long‑term plans aligned with budgets and business goals
  • Good knowledge of Italian and English

What we offer

  • 15% employee discount on IKEA product purchases
  • Staff canteen service with a wide selection of products (many of which are organic), allowing you to enjoy a meal for just over €1
  • Hybrid working
  • A company discount portal
  • Gift vouchers to celebrate the most important events in your life
  • Employee Assistance Program: the international psychological support program providing free, immediate, and confidential assistance for employees in case of distress
  • Onboarding designed to support you through your first months with training and mentoring
  • Opportunities for internal growth and the possibility of development in other IKEA units as well
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