At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.

We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.
We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.
We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.
We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

What you need to know

Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:

- 5 weeks' Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
- 15% Co-worker discount
- Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
- Co-worker uniform provided
- Free Co-worker parking
- Free advantages membership (savings and discounts on everyday expenses, entertainment, retail and well-being offers across hundreds of retailers and service providers).
- Bonus programme (where eligible)
- Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

We believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a People & Culture Generalist, you will play a key role in supporting co-workers and leaders across a broad range of people activities, helping to create a positive, compliant and engaging workplace where everyone can thrive.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build or further develop their HR career in a dynamic and values-led organisation. Working closely with the People & Culture Business Partner and wider People & Culture team, you'll gain exposure to a variety of people processes and initiatives while making a meaningful impact on the co-worker experience at every stage of the employment lifecycle.

Additional information





- This role is temporary, full-time 76 hours/fortnight. Temporary contract finishes in March 2027.
- The location for the role is Service Office, Tempe NSW, with a minimum of 3 days a week on-site.
- You must have the availability to work a Monday to Friday.

About this work area

As People & Culture Generalist your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Supporting the delivery of People & Culture processes and activities to ensure a positive and seamless co-worker experience across the business.
- Executing operational People tasks related to the co-worker lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee records management.
- Acting as a key support contact for co-workers and leaders, responding to People & Culture, timekeeping and payroll-related enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Administering key people processes including parental leave, mandatory learning requirements, employment changes and other People & Culture administration activities.
- Delivering and coordinating learning and training activities at unit level, including scheduling, administration and record maintenance.
- Coordinating and administering Workers Compensation and other people-related case management activities in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
- Providing guidance and support to leaders and co-workers on People & Culture policies, procedures and systems.
- Maintaining accurate people data, reporting and documentation while ensuring compliance with legislative and organisational requirements.
- Supporting the implementation of People & Culture initiatives and projects that contribute to an inclusive,



engaging and positive workplace culture.
- Identifying opportunities to continuously improve ways of working and enhance the co-worker experience.

As a People & Culture Generalist, you are passionate about supporting people and creating positive workplace experiences. You enjoy balancing operational excellence with people-focused service and are motivated by helping others succeed.

You are

- Passionate about people and delivering a high-quality co-worker experience through exceptional service and support.
- Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where operational excellence, confidentiality and compliance are essential.
- A robust relationship builder who collaborates effectively with leaders, co-workers and stakeholders across the business.
- Confident using systems, maintaining records and managing administrative processes with a strong attention to detail.
- Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused, with the flexibility to support a broad range of People & Culture activities.
- Curious and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in developing your People & Culture knowledge and capability.
- Experience in Human Resources or a similar role supporting people processes across the employee lifecycle is highly regarded. A degree qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline is advantageous but not essential. We are open to candidates who bring relevant experience, strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in building their career within People & Culture.
- Able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and provide support on sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.

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📌 People & Culture Generalist (Sydney)
🏢 Ikea
📍 Sydney