The HRBP oversees day-to-day HR operations at the assigned IKEA store, acting as a strategic partner and advisor to the Store Manager and Management Team. The role is crucial in aligning HR initiatives with business objectives to drive employee engagement, operational excellence, and organizational effectiveness. The HRBP implements HR strategies focused on talent development, workforce planning, performance management, and fostering a culture in line with IKEA values and business priorities.

What You Will Do:

• Translate the IKEA People Strategy into a store-specific strategy aligned with Al Futtaim Retail People strategy.
• Design and recommend an organization structure for the store to ensure efficient performance.
• Accountable for the manpower cost and budget planning, ensuring effective utilization of resources.
• Conduct annual manpower budgeting exercises accurately and efficiently.
• Establish and maintain a values-driven store culture, supporting recruitment, development, and promotion.
• Partner with store leadership to identify talent needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Support the hiring process to ensure the store is staffed with qualified and motivated coworkers.
• Manage both internal and external recruitment processes, ensuring alignment with values and culture fit.
• Act as a point of contact for coworker concerns and grievances, facilitating fair resolutions.
• Advise, coach, and mentor management on people-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, local labor laws, and Group policies throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Guide store management in performance appraisal processes and mentor managers on enhancing leadership skills.
• Develop succession plans and support continuous improvement opportunities for coworkers.
• Collaborate on organizational changes for operational efficiency and coworker satisfaction.
• Lead change management and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on the store level.
• Develop initiatives to enhance employee engagement, recognition, and retention, including managing engagement surveys.