People Planning Specialist Job at IKEA (Shanghai)

People Planning Specialist

As a People Planning Specialist at IKEA, you will implement people planning stra...

Location

Belgium , Zaventem

Salary:

Not provided

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Passionate about people and their well-being
Knowledge about global and country people planning approaches, market and legal requirements and budget management in people planning
Experience in organizing, storing and maintaining records and information in a confidential way
Ability to work independently and take responsibility to secure business deadlines
Effective verbal and written communication.

Job Responsibility

Implement people planning strategy at unit level by analyzing staffing data and people analytics
Ensure compliance to IKEA employment standards, legal and union requirements related to people planning
Contribute to the unit’s complete people planning process from forecasting to schedule execution
Create draft schedules and discuss them with unit managers before publishing
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure vacancies are approved with the right contract type
Ensure unit leaders’ awareness and knowledge of the people planning process through education, training, and support.

What we offer

Eco-vouchers
End-of-year bonus
Holiday pay and sector premiums
Additional allowance for bike commuting
Private leasing of an electric bike
Comprehensive hospitalization insurance
Private accidents insurance
Pension savings
Leave savings plan with flexible payment options
Extra-legal holidays, seniority holidays, and additional days off

Fulltime

People Planning Specialist

Unit People Planning Specialist role responsible for implementing People Plannin...

Location

Canada , Edmonton

Salary:

55000.00 - 65000.00 CAD / Year

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of Human Resources or Team Scheduling experience
Experience working in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders
Past experiences in retail industry or similar high-volume customer-focused environment
Computer savvy and comfortable with technology
Ability to learn new software, systems and concepts
Professional and moral integrity when dealing with sensitive and confidential issues
Enthusiastic, motivated, communicative and active team-mate
Disciplined with effective prioritization and initiative
Responsive and flexible business approach

Job Responsibility

Ensure People Planning strategy implementation
Responsibility for People Planning process from forecasting to schedule development
Provide feedback to Country team on strategy
Serve as Business Partner for people planning matters
Ensure people planning process develops internal talent and enables quality customer experience
Collaborate with Hiring Managers and P&C to align vacancies with forecasts
Train and support unit coworkers on People Planning process
Consider compliance with local employment standards, legal, and union requirements
Support recruitment process
Use problem solving, mediation and counseling skills

What we offer

Wellness days
Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
RRSP with IKEA contribution matching
Annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Merchandise and restaurant discounts
Parental leave
Bereavement leave
Employee assistance program

Fulltime

Senior Workforce Planning Specialist

Location

Italy , Sesto Fiorentino, Firenze

Salary:

Not provided

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Being able to understand and embrace the IKEA people promise and people planning principles
Good knowledge of the workforce process and how can be executed in the unit
Good knowledge of how to implement plans, according to set budgets, business plan priorities and goals
Good knowledge of paid and worked hours dimensioning at unit level
Good knowledge of determining the existing staffing structure and proposing an ideal to-be contract structure
Good knowledge of unit business drivers and tasks and how they align to meeting and improving the customer experience
Good knowledge about the rights and obligations of workers and employers
Good knowledge of scheduling and time keeping software used in the unit
Good knowledge of legal people planning requirements, IKEA employment standards and adherence
Good ability to communicate clearly and effectively to different stakeholders and lead them to the organizational goals

Job Responsibility

Ensure adherence to IKEA employment standards, local legislation, and union requirements that relate to People Planning
Lead the partnership with department managers to co-create and post schedules on a timely basis, while aligning with the unit’s hours forecast
Apply available tools and relevant data analysis, including staffing structure and employees availability analysis, to secure and improve the people planning process in the unit in coordination with unit HR Team
Collaborate with Recruiting team and HR Manager to ensure vacancies are reviewed against defined headcount
Support the development and implementation of the digital people planning solutions.

What we offer

Structured HR processes to support you in your growth (onboarding, training, coaching sessions, internal recruitment opportunities, etc)
Wellbeing Offering, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides you with immediate and confidential support for any concerns related to your daily life
Healthy and affordable food: you will have access to a corporate canteen and will be able to enjoy a complete meal for just over 1€
Employee discount: 15% on the purchase of IKEA products for personal use
IKEA Vouchers for the most important moments in your life (marriage, cohabitation, birth or adoption of a child)
Corporate discounts: you’ll have access to portal dedicated to our co-workers to enjoy discounts for different activities such as travel, leisure, technology and more
Bonuses: we believe that everyone's contribution is needed to achieve (and exceed!) our goals. Every year all the co-workers can be rewarded for how we develop our business together.

Fulltime

Senior People Operations Specialist

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid ...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

160000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Figure

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in People Operations or HR - ideally within a startup or high-growth company
Broad HR generalist experience across compliance, payroll, benefits, performance management, immigration, recruiting, and employee engagement
Experience managing visa processes or partnering with immigration counsel preferred
Excellent relationship-builder with strong communication and problem-solving skills
Organized, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
Bonus: holds general HR compliance and employment law certifications

Job Responsibility

People Operations & Compliance: Lead HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, documentation, and employee records management
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and internal policies
Payroll, Benefits & Compensation: Manage payroll, bonuses, and annual compensation cycles accurately and confidentially
Oversee benefits administration (healthcare, 401k, leave policies, PTO) and serve as the point of contact for employees and vendors
Continuously assess competitiveness of compensation and benefits packages
Performance & Talent Management: Manage performance review processes, goal-setting, and professional development programs
Support managers in coaching, feedback, and growth planning
Culture & Employee Engagement: Develop initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, recognition, and retention
Act as a trusted HR business partner to employees and leadership
Plan company events, recognition programs, and culture-building activities

Fulltime

Senior People Analytics Specialist

You will play a key role in analyzing workforce trends, building HR dashboards, ...

Location

Bulgaria , Sofia; Varna

Salary:

Not provided

myPOS

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
5+ years of experience in HR analytics, people analytics, or a similar data-focused HR role
Strong proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills
Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Excellent analytical and communication skills - you can turn data into a story
The ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Job Responsibility

Collect, analyze, and interpret people data across workforce planning, performance, compensation, benefits, and engagement
Develop dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for leadership and HR partners
Monitor People KPIs and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Maintain and optimize HRIS and other HR technology platforms
Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across all systems
Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve data flows
Ensure compliance with internal HR policies and labor regulations
Support audits by preparing accurate reports and documentation
Partner with HR leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, D&I initiatives, and talent analytics
Provide analytical support for compensation reviews, benefits benchmarking, and people strategy projects

What we offer

Annual salary reviews, promotions and performance bonuses
myPOS Academy for upskilling and training
Unlimited access to courses on LinkedIn Learning
Annual individual training and development budget
Refer a friend bonus as we know that working with friends is fun
Teambuilding, social activities and networks on a multi-national level
25 days annual paid leave (+1 day per year up to 30)
Full “Luxury” package health insurance including dental care and optical glasses
Meal vouchers of 200 BGN per month
Fully covered Multisport card

Fulltime

People Planning Specialist

Location

South Korea , Busan-Si Gijang-Gun, Busan

Salary:

Not provided

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Knowledge of how to implement plans, according to set budgets and goals
Knowledge about the rights and obligations of workers and employers
Knowledge of the people planning process and how it is executed in the unit
Knowledge of scheduling and time keeping software used in the unit and country and local legal requirements in people planning.
Being passionate about people and having a strong belief in individuals’ potential
Reflecting what IKEA stands for and the IKEA values
Accomplishes goals, completes tasks, and achieves results
Develops virtual and other collaborative relationships to facilitate current and future objectives
Takes action without needing direction from others – ability to work independently, take own initiatives and responsibility but also a team-player
Listens actively and expresses ideas and opinions effectively in verbal and written communication

Job Responsibility

Implement people planning strategy at unit level, following principles/guidelines as localised by the Country P&C team
Ensuring adherence to IKEA employment standards, legal, and union requirements related to People Planning in the unit
Contribute to the unit’s complete people planning process from forecasting to the execution of the schedule by posting draft schedules timely, ensuring scheduled hours include planned absences and liaising on the development of final schedules with department managers in order to respond to coworker, customer and business needs
Identify possible improvements in the unit people planning process and escalate any potential deviation to the Unit P&C manager when the scheduled or actual hours exceed the agreed financial framework.
Ensure that the unit’s people planning process supports developing our talents and enable them to deliver an excellent and personal customer meeting.
Collaborate with recruiting manager and Unit P&C generalist to ensure vacancies are filled with the right contract type, to secure the right preconditions for the co-worker to create a great customer meeting
Ensure unit co-worker awareness and knowledge of the people planning process and their role in it through education, training and support.

Fulltime

Kitchen Sales Specialist

IKEA Cardiff is looking for a Kitchen Sales Specialist to join their hardworking...

Location

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Salary:

17303.00 - 28117.01 GBP / Year ▼

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience working in a sales-oriented business, working closely with sales targets and customer conversion rates
skilled at forward planning, handling several tasks at once with ease
interest in people’s life at home, providing customers with personalized solutions
ability to take initiative, be open to change, find solutions to complex problems and communicate with customers
confident in learning and working with a variety of computer programmes, including Microsoft Office suite and Kitchen Planning Tools.

Job Responsibility

Planning and designing kitchens for customers with accurate plans
actively engaging with customers to identify their needs and advising on the best solutions for their life at home
supporting maximising sales by ensuring the Kitchen Sales areas are clean, fully stocked, products priced, well presented and easy to shop
communicating with customers through email, text and calls
conducting pre-appointment calls and continuing through planning and purchase of their kitchen.

What we offer

15% IKEA discount and discount portal
life assurance of 4 times your pay
enhanced statutory pension contributions
interest free loans
additional paid days’ leave
free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks.

Parttime

Unit People & Culture Manager

The purpose of the People and Culture function is to secure the competence and o...

Location

China , Xuzhou

Salary:

Not provided

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Knowledge of how to implement long-term plans, according to set budgets and goals
Knowledge about the rights and obligations of workers and employers, and how to mediate the relationship between workers, employing entities, trade unions and the government
Knowledge of identifying, assessing, encouraging and ensuring co-workers´ performance against organisational and individual goals
Knowledge of introducing a co-worker to IKEA, the team and work activities in an effective and performance-enhancing way
Knowledge of how to use, govern and manage partnership models in a responsible way to build trustful partnership relationships
Knowledge of anticipating, identifying and developing potential successors for key positions in IKEA
Knowledge of different leadership styles (such as interdependent, indirect, situational etc.) and needs as well as appropriate use for different situations

Job Responsibility

Act as an P&C business partner to the unit manager on all People topics
Lead and develop the unit P&C team to provide excellent co-worker experience
Ensure the people strategy, global principles/guidelines as localised by the Country P&C team and relevant business plans are operationally implemented and lived up to
Influence unit mgmt. team to continuously develop local leadership capabilities within their function according to business needs
Support the building of local business competence & performance by setting and working on relevant goals, together with the unit managers
Ensure delivery of learning & training at unit level, supported by the P&C Generalist or Market Area Learning Delivery Specialist
Ensure local employer communication is consistent, well perceived and builds on the IKEA brand
Together with the market area manager, secure an up-to-date succession process and plan by influencing the managers in taking the lead with special focus on developing talents and high-performing potentials
Be a good example of IKEA leadership in ways that express the IKEA values within and outside IKEA, and together with the unit managers help to safeguard and promote the IKEA Culture
Responsible for implementation of 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

Fulltime

People Planning Specialist

IKEA

Location:
China , Shanghai

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 20, 2026

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