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Staff Planning Specialist

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  • Dublin, Ireland
  • People & HR
  • Full Time
  • Permanent co-worker

Job Description

  • Job ID: 366758

  • Date posted: 14/09/2026



    • An exciting opportunity has arisen at IKEA Dublin for two People Planning Specialists to join the team.

    Responsible for ensuring the store has the right number of co-workers in the right place at the right time by managing schedules, workforce planning, and labour allocation to support customer and business needs.



    WHAT WE OFFER

    • The Start Date of employment will be: November
    • Starting salary of €35,000 per annum, depending on experience and competence. Based on a 39-hour week; salary for a 24-hour contract will be pro rata.
    • 39 Hours working 5 days over 7 with one late evening per week and every 2nd weekend off.
    • 24 hours working 4 days over 7 with one late evening per week and every 2nd weekend off.
    • We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

    WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

    Our co-workers bring unique ideas and skills to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

    • 15% IKEA discount and discount portal helping you save €100s on high street retailers.
    • X4 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans.
    Given Day - Additional days’ paid leave to take at any point during the year, when it's important for you
    • Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks​

    ...as well so much more! Full list of benefits at https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310/




    WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

    • Experience working with Kronos,My time or Legion would be an advantage however not essential.
    • Experience of implementing long-term plans to have the right amount of people in place according to set budgets and goals.
    • Interact and engage naturally with a wide audience, and develop virtual and other collaborative relationships to facilitate current and future objectives.
    • Demonstrated leadership or stakeholder influencing experience.
    • Possess an understanding about the rights and obligations of co-workers and employers.
    • Takes action without needing direction from others – ability to work independently, take own initiatives and responsibility but also a team-player.
    • Strong numerical skills with the ability to analyse data, meet deadlines, and achieve results.

    WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

    • Implement people planning strategy for the store, 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 store complete people planning process, from forecasting to posting schedules timely, ensuring scheduled hours match 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 store people planning process supports developing our talents and enable them to deliver an excellent and personal customer meeting.
    • Collaborate with hiring managers 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.


    WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

    It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.

    Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many


    RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION –

    Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

    • Please attach an updated CV and cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better.
    • Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to- face interview.

    We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

    For any advice or support, email Recruiter fiona.currie@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
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