IKEA is the leading Life at Home brand in Kuwait. We offer well-designed, functional, and affordable, good quality home furnishing beautiful solutions, produced with care for people and the environment. There are several companies with different owners, working under the IKEA Brand, all sharing the same vision: to create a better everyday life for the many people.
IKEA has been in Kuwait for more than 40 years, operated by Al Homaizi Limited and is very well established in Kuwait. IKEA has 6 stores in Kuwait, IKEA The Avenues, The Warehouse, 360, Assima Mall, Khiran Mall and IKEA For Business in Shuwaikh.
Who we are and how we work
We believe in people. We have an optimistic attitude in the way we are and in the way we do things. We believe in diversity, equality and inclusion because they increase our understanding of our customers and each other. We empower and develop our teams through on-job intensive trainings, working together and providing an international and diverse workplace.
In IKEA, every job is different, and every day is different. Are you up to the challenge to join our dynamic and creative work environment?
Job description
Be a strong contributor to the unit managers and co- workers, provide P&C subject matter expertise, process P&C operations matters and ensure that the P&C strategies are locally put into practice in the most effective and efficient way in order to fulfil the purpose of the P&C function.
Contribute to the creation and operational implementation of the local P&C action plan.
Keep daily P&C work running smoothly, this includes managing co-worker queries, preparing letters, updating co-worker records, keeping information accurate in the HRMS system, business reporting, booking travel, handling invoices, and supporting everyday tasks in a clear and practical way.
Provide guidance, support, and recommendations to co-workers and managers on matters related to co-worker relations, ensuring all actions and advice align with labour relations principles, applicable local policies and procedures, and relevant employment laws.
Plan and implement meaningful activities as per the people calendar and support co-worker engagement and well-being. Support our diversity and inclusion efforts. Help keep co-workers, leaders, and teams connected through clear and open communication.
Responsible for recruitment as per manpower plan and positioning of IKEA as an attractive place to work and the preferred employer in the market. Manage onboarding activities to create a smooth and positive first experience for every new co-worker.
Responsible for coordinating end-to-end training activities, including conducting needs assessments, creating the training calendar, and evaluating training effectiveness.
Contribute to staff cost budget compliance, help to secure a diverse, appropriate staff structure and support the defined business and productivity goals.
Ensure all P&C work reflect a local employer communication that is consistent, well perceived and builds on the IKEA brand.
Act as a cultural role model in ways that demonstrate the IKEA values within and outside IKEA, which also includes to safeguard and promote the IKEA Culture.
Any security breaches must be notified concerned authority and manager.
Be aware of all security related emergency response and follow the policy and procedures.
I adhere to IKEA supply chain and security policy, and report to concern manager in case of any identified security breaches.
Qualification
Experienced in being a valuable contributor to P&C activities.
Ability to strike a balance between keeping a good overview and paying good attention to detail.
Self-reliant and motivated with proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Ability to communicate confidently and clearly with various audiences both verbally and in writing.
Ability to ensure integrity of P&C systems, guidelines and documents.
Good analytical and numerical skills.
Business understanding and a background with the customer in focus.
Experience of working in the P&C field.
Ability to prioritise and organise own work in line with agreed P&C priorities.
Quick learner who is easily able to adapt to changing demands.
More Information
Please send your CV in English and tell us in which direction you would like to take career, if you are experienced in a particular field or looking for completely new challenges.
