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People & Culture Specialist

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IKEA

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Sweden , Älmhult

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Job Description:

As a People & Culture Specialist within Payroll, you play a key role in creating a better everyday life at work for the many people. Your mission is to secure accurate and timely payroll, ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards, and continuously improve processes. You will combine expertise, curiosity, and collaboration to make things simple and efficient, always guided by IKEA values.

Job Responsibility:

  • Take project responsibility for initiatives such as new wage types and reporting, owning change requests from start to finish
  • Act as a speaking partner to stakeholders internally and externally
  • Handle all activities related to payroll inquiries, including problem-solving, providing documentation, explaining check data, and resolving bank issues
  • Calculate salaries, wages, allowances, deductions, bonuses, and commissions
  • Process and calculate all employee compensation, including special payments
  • Perform employment and wage verifications
  • Balance and control the pay processing cycle, including scheduling
  • Make manual adjustments and correct payment errors
  • Prepare, coordinate, and submit garnishments
  • Manage deduction outputs and salary distribution
  • Compile and analyze time collection records and vacation balances
  • Provide audit support and ensure data accuracy
  • Support co-workers with salary and payslip questions via hotline
  • Offer system support with a strong focus on developing processes and improving system efficiency
  • Be curious about system behaviors, understanding how they impact payroll processes and proactively identifying improvements
  • Investigate root causes of issues and drive sustainable solutions, not just quick fixes

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in payroll in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Excel skills are a must)
  • Strong knowledge of Workday functionality, including data management and reporting
  • Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity
  • Good analytical skills
  • Fluent in English and Swedish, spoken and written
  • Be self-driven, able to work independently, and motivated to find new solutions while enjoying teamwork
  • Be structured, organized, and hands-on
  • Feel passionate about people and business and thrive in a complex, international environment

Nice to have:

Experience with HR-IT digitalization

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 28, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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