The purpose of the HR Manager role is to lead and execute people strategies that drive employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and business growth. This role is pivotal in integrating HR initiatives across various functions to ensure a cohesive and impactful people management approach. By leveraging IKEA's culture and values, the HR Manager will optimize talent management, enhance the employee experience, and support IKEA's mission of creating a better everyday life for the many people.
Through strategic leadership and firsthand guidance, this role will translate Country People Strategies into local actions, provide HR advice to leaders, and foster an environment where IKEA's values are a living reality. As a key contributor to both the Store Management Team and the Country People Group, the HR Manager will play a crucial role in shaping the business and people growth of IKEA Malaysia.
- Lead the Store HR team and serve as a key contributor to the Store management team, providing HR subject matter expertise and strategic guidance.
- Translate the Country People Strategy and Ikano Retail principles into an actionable local HR plan to establish IKEA as the employer of choice.
- Oversee the entire employee lifecycle, focusing on:
- Developing and implementing a local recruitment strategy to ensure a diverse talent pool that aligns with the store's Primary Market Area demographics.
- Managing succession planning and talent development, including creating development programs for high-potential employees.
- Fostering a continuous learning and development culture using the IKEA learning staircase model.
- Implementing effective onboarding and offboarding processes.
- Ensure competitive and fair remuneration practices to attract and retain talent while managing staff costs in line with targets and budgets.
- Lead salary review processes and utilize HR data analytics to optimize related processes, such as payroll, timekeeping, and staff planning.
- Implement and analyze employee surveys (VOICE) and assist functions in translating results into actionable improvement plans.
- Promote knowledge sharing, internal mobility, and a commitment to Ikano Retail's overall success across the organization.
- Develop and implement diversity and inclusion initiatives to foster a more inclusive workplace.
- Ensure compliance with national labor laws, regulations, and agreements while maintaining positive relationships with unions and works councils, where applicable.
