Recruitment, Selection & On-boarding Leader

You see things a little differently. So do we. Leadership at IKEA is simple, clear and humble. We’re not fans of bureaucracy and complicated hierarchy. We invest in your passions and encourage you to grow with them. Come see things a little differently with us.

• As a person you are passionate about people and dedicated to contribute to great candidate’s and co-worker’s experience by means of excellent recruitment, selection & on-boarding processes.
• You act as an ambassador for the IKEA culture and values and enjoy working with strategic, tactical and operational tasks in a vibrant and changing multi-dimensional environment.
• You know how to implement long-term plans and follow set goals, to attract, grow, deploy, reward and support co-workers & leaders.
• You confidently explore and use psychometric tools and assessments in candidate recruitment and/or co-worker performance & development situations.
• You use your experience in assessing candidate behaviours, know-how about labour market trends and analyse data from digital sources to gain insights of IKEA customers for business purposes to help IKEA to attract talents.
• You have also knowledge about country legal requirements associated with recruitment and selection.
• You know the IKEA corporate identity, core values and vision of creating a better everyday life for the many people, to ensure right representation.
• You demonstrate general leadership ability and effectiveness in leading a specialist team with the capacity to handle multiple priorities, initiatives, interfaces and tasks.
• You know how to work independently, take own initiatives and responsibility.
• You express your ideas and opinions effectively with ability to influence and inspire.
• You demonstrate deep knowledge of the IKEA corporate identity, core values and vision of creating a better everyday life for the many people, to ensure right representation.
• You apply business knowledge and leverage digital best practices to achieve organisational goals and objectives.
• For this role we believe you need minimum 5 years of Human Resources experience, minimum 3 years of experience in Recruitment and Sourcing, proven record of developing people and organisations and experience from at matrix organisation and/or participating on projects.

In the role as Recruitment, Selection & On-boarding leader, you are responsible for leading the process around recruitment and on boarding for the country organisation in order to attract, recruit and on-board talented candidates to fill job vacancies, and retain talent long term.

• Support the implementation of the IKEA Talent approach in the organisation by aligning the recruitment strategy accordingly
• Drive localisation of Centre of Expertise Recruitment, on-boarding and selection concept, frameworks, approach and process in order to secure successful implementation in the country
• Be responsible for collecting and reporting country recruitment, on-boarding and selection needs to the Centre of Expertise
• Ensuring that recruitment actions are aligned with our business direction and processes both globally and locally (e.g. country direction, business plans, market Penetration plan and management and competence review) and support our EVP in the desired way
• Have local responsibility for on-boarding: monitor new co-worker orientation and on boarding programs, advise and provide expertise to Unit People&Culture Managers and line managers who execute on boarding activities
• Lead country specific selection processes as needed (e.g. background checks, temporary workers, etc.)
• Lead building effective sourcing, assessment and closing approaches with an ability to manage stakeholder expectations through a deep understanding of return on investment
• Coach, influence and support matrix partners and unit organisation regarding the recruitment strategies, processes and tools in order to increase quality of recruitment process
• Collaborate with country Leadership & Competence Development function to ensure alignment between recruiting strategy and succession plan
• Collaborate with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion to secure a broad diverse work force as well as being an attractive employer
• Monitor external employer and workforce trends and leverage for adaptation of recruitment, attraction and sourcing strategies at country level

In this role you will report to the Recruitment & Sourcing Manager.

• that you would stay with us for a longer time - we provide a contract of employment,
• that you would develop and build your skill with us – together we will create a development path that will suit your needs,
• to ensure the safety of you and your family - we provide medical care, Pension Plan and Accident Insurance,
• to appreciate your achievements,
• to give you the opportunity to choose additional benefits ex. cafeteria programme (including eg. Multisport card).