People and Culture Team Manager

You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe in discovering and developing the talent in each of us. We invest in your passions and encourage you to grow with them. Come and see things a little differently with us! 

At IKEA, we believe that what you value is more important than what your CV says. We offer positions that will challenge your skills and let you grow. Come see things a little differently with us.  

Inter IKEA Group brings together three areas: Retail Concept, Range and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA home furnishing offer and make it more accessible for the many people.  

People & Culture Center of Expertise provides a wide scope of services within the area of people and culture operations for all Inter IKEA Group companies in Sweden to secure a seamless co-workers experience. The role that we are recruiting for holds responsibility for the following areas called Services: Payroll, Mobility, Pension and Insurance, P&C Operations and Systems. 

Other areas that lay under the responsibility of People and Culture Center of Expertise are: Health and Wellbeing, Labor Law, Meet and Travel, Co-worker Journey, Total Rewards, Projects and Union representatives. 

We offer a challenging and inspiring role where you, together with a team of specialists, secure a seamless co-worker experience across all legal entities within Inter IKEA in Sweden. 

The assignment: 

• Lead and develop the People & Culture Center of Expertise Services team in a supportive and empowering way 
• Secure excellence in the deliveries of the Services function 
• Drive and contribute to tactical initiatives and projects across the IKEA People and Culture landscape 
• Build strong, trustful relationships with stakeholders across the organization 
• Create clear ways of working and continuously improve processes together with the team 
• Secure an accurate and timely payroll delivery  

To be successful in this role we believe you are a senior leader with motivation to lead and develop business and people together. You are a people-focused leader who enjoys enabling others to succeed and grow. You have a solid foundation in both living and sharing the IKEA culture and values. Additionally, you have: 

• A collaborative and development-oriented leadership style 
• The courage to navigate change and move initiatives forward 
• Experience leading teams of specialists 
• Comfort working with stakeholders and across organizations 
• Senior experience within the People & Culture Area 

This role is fulltime (40 hours per week) and is based in Älmhult. You will report to the People & Culture Center of Expertise Manager.  

Curios to know more? For information about the role please contact Hiring Manager  [email protected] and if you have questions regarding the recruitment process please contact [email protected]  

  

We look forward to receiving your application in English latest 8th of February , 2026!