Service Office People & Culture Business Partner

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

Location

Sydney (Tempe)

Employment type

Full Time Permanent co-worker

Department

People & HR

Deadline

2026-09-04

Mobility support

Domestic

You already applied for this job.

Candidate profile (text) - Default language Are you a people-focused professional who thrives on building trusted relationships with business leaders and shaping a great place to work? Are you energised by translating people strategy into practical, everyday action that supports both co-workers and the business?

Key responsibilities (title) Our team within IKEA

Key responsibilities (text) As the Unit People & Culture Business Partner, you will be an active member of the unit People & Culture team and a trusted advisor to unit managers. You will support the delivery of the unit business and people plans, working closely with local leaders to build a strong, capable and engaged workforce. You are someone who:

- Acts as a trusted advisor to line managers, helping them implement the unit business and people plans to achieve operational goals and objectives.
- Works with stakeholders across the unit to ensure people processes are applied consistently, creating a great experience for every co-worker.
- Partners with line managers to enable inclusive talent management and the continuous development of local leadership capability.




- Supports business leaders with the people aspects of transformation in the unit, acting as an active advocate for standardisation and change.
- Safeguards the IKEA Culture and Values in the unit, representing the voice of the co-worker and ensuring IKEA remains a caring employer and a great place to work, across the full co-worker experience.

Team vision ( title) Together as a team

Team vision (text) You bring a genuine interest in people and business, and you enjoy working in an workplace that blends strategic thinking with hands-on, practical action. You build trust easily with leaders and co-workers, and you take pride in creating a workplace where people feel supported and valued. You understand how to translate business priorities into meaningful people initiatives, and you bring sound judgement when resolving people-related issues and applying policy. You communicate clearly, collaborate well with others, and are comfortable navigating ambiguity and change.
To be considered for this role you will need to have:

- A university degree together with two years of related experience, or a minimum of five years of related experience, demonstrating the practical grounding needed to advise leaders with confidence.
- Strong business acumen and an understanding of business models, enabling you to connect people initiatives to broader commercial goals.
- Sound digital literacy,



allowing you to work confidently with the systems and tools that support people processes.
- Experience in HR issue resolution and policy management, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes for co-workers.
- The ability to make operational, tactical and strategic decisions, balancing immediate needs with longer-term priorities.
- A track record in performance management, supporting leaders to set expectations and develop their teams.
- Skills in solution design and development, helping you create practical responses to people challenges as they arise.
- Strong stakeholder relations, built on trust, credibility and open communication.
- Experience in strategy development, connecting the unit's people plans to wider organisational direction.

Let´s connect We need people like you!

Local section (title) At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!

Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

What we all have in common

- Living our values
- Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
- A passion for home furnishing
- Performing & delivering while learning & developing
- Having fun!

📌 Service Office People & Culture Business Partner (Sydney)
🏢 Ikea
📍 Sydney