HR Generalist, IKEA Cheras (Assistant Manager)

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

You are a strong contributor to the HR department and store management team, provide subject matter expertise, process HR operations matters and ensure that HR strategies are translated into action in the most effective and efficient way; in order to fulfil the purpose of the HR function.

• Reporting to the Human Resource Manager, you contribute to the creation and operational implementation of the country HR action plan.
• You ensure that we follow national legislation, regulations and valid agreements in the labour market; e.g. employment contracts.
• You ensure that remuneration practises in the store are competitive related to local market which enable us to attract and retain the right people in our business.
• You making sure that the salary review processes are handled in a structured and professional way.
• You use HR data to enable better management of all human resource related processes, payroll accuracy and timely, timekeeping and attendance and staff planning works in a timely and efficient way.
• You ensure staff costs are in line with set targets as set in the budget.
• You handle employee grievances in an effective and efficient manner so as to preserve good employee relations and industrial harmony.
• You contribute actively that we have sufficient number of well qualified managers using management and competence review as the main tool and method for success.
• You support managers in the development talk/ performance appraisals process.

You have at least 5 - 7 years of experience in Human Resource. You are people-oriented, you have good working knowledge of the full spectrum of HR functions, specifically in areas of compensation and benefits, recruitment, industrial relations, employee relations and engagement.

Partnering the business, you are well versed in the local labour legislation and have strong interpersonal skills in providing HR advice to the operations and co-workers’ performance management and handle employees’ grievances.

Understanding the business priorities, you are able to proactively handle internal as well as external factors when planning and implementing long-term priorities.

A team player, you enjoy sharing of knowledge and building good working relationships at all levels.

Leading by example, you have a passion for the home furnishing business and will be able to show commitment to develop the IKEA business by being a change agent and focusing on developing the people.

High integrity and professionalism.

Important Note:
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Working with us has its rewards

Wherever you work within IKEA Southeast Asia, you enjoy a wide range of benefits. Here are just some of them:

IKEA discounts

Co-workers are our most valued customers and are entitled to a 15% discount on any home furnishings and food sold in our stores, from the first day of work.

Flexi benefits

We offer flexi benefits to cater our co-workers who are in different life stages with differing benefits needs. Within an annual Flexible Spending Account, co-workers can claim against dental, optical, fitness memberships or classes, vaccination or immunisation, non-insured outpatient medical expenses, health screenings, health supplements, IKEA purchases, health aid & equipment and mental health.

Maternity and paternity leave

We give mother four consecutive months of maternity leave and father receives four weeks of paid time off after a baby has arrived to help share the joys – and responsibility – at home.

Gifts

We enjoy special occasions together and give tokens to mark birthdays, marriage, the arrival of a baby. We reward loyalty through our Long Service Awards.

Work environment

As home furnish experts, we take pride in providing inspiring workplaces that showcase IKEA products and create a relaxed, open atmosphere where we work side by side.

Incentive plan

All co-workers may earn an annual financial reward when we meet our shared business objectives.

Free Parking

All co-workers are given free parking.

Please apply by 7 April 2025.