People & Culture Generalist

At IKEA Tampere, people are at the heart of everything we do. As our Unit P&C Generalist, you will be a trusted HR partner who helps leaders and co-workers thrive, supports a healthy and inclusive workplace, and turns People & Culture plans into practical everyday actions. You will work close to the business, because the best people solutions are built together, where everyday life happens.

Who you are

You are an experienced, people-centred HR professional who combines sound judgement with a warm, practical way of working. You enjoy being a reliable partner to leaders and co-workers, take ownership of your work, and bring people together to find solutions that support both wellbeing and business results. You can move confidently between employment relations, work ability management and everyday HR processes, while helping change happen in a clear and respectful way.

• You have several years of broad HR experience and can provide practical, trusted support to leaders, co-workers and the business.

• You have expertise in work ability management and a relevant educational background in education, psychology or a related field, supported by hands-on experience.

• You understand collective agreements and employment relations, ideally the Finnish Commerce Collective Agreement or another collective agreement you have applied in your work.

• You know how to work closely with occupational health partners and use wellbeing insights to support sustainable everyday working life.

• You build trust through approachable, clear and confidential communication, and you can document and explain HR matters accurately to different audiences.

• You take responsibility for moving agreed actions forward, stay calm when priorities change and work independently while actively asking for and offering support.

• You have ability to embrace different IT solutions and use them in your daily tasks.

• You are fluent in both Finnish and English and enjoy bringing people together across the Tampere unit to make change practical, inclusive and meaningful.

What you'll be doing day to day

As a Unit P&C Generalist, you will make a real difference to everyday working life at IKEA Tampere. You will partner with leaders and co-workers to make our People & Culture plans happen in practice, strengthening wellbeing, capability and a workplace where everyone can contribute. Your work brings together hands-on HR support, employment relations and organisational development. You will listen, give clear advice and turn insights into simple actions that help the unit grow through people.

• You will partner with unit leaders to plan, deliver and follow up local People & Culture actions that support business priorities and a positive co-worker experience.

• You will provide practical HR advice and coaching to leaders and co-workers on employment relations, policies, procedures and everyday people matters.

• You will coordinate work ability management and occupational health collaboration, helping to find timely, respectful and sustainable solutions for co-workers.

• You will support leaders in developing their leadership capabilities and help co-workers build the skills needed today and tomorrow also executing trainings and on-boarding process for co-workers and managers

• You will contribute to fair and constructive cooperation with employee representatives and ensure that local practices follow applicable collective agreements, legislation and IKEA ways of working.

• You will execute operational people related tasks and daily routines on unit level, e.g. on- and offboarding related tasks.

• You will use people data, feedback and everyday observations to identify opportunities, improve HR processes and make clear recommendations that lead to action.

• You will help strengthen IKEA Tampere as an attractive employer by supporting talent, inclusion, internal growth and a culture where people trust, support and challenge one another.

Together as a team

IKEA is all about people, and our team make sure to bring the best people on board to keep our strong spirit of togetherness. We believe that different experiences and backgrounds collectively make us wiser and stronger, and we ensure that our co-workers bloom into their best selves as they contribute to our business.

Apply now!

This position is full time 37,5 h/week and fixed term until 17.9.2027. Starting in the role by agreement, but no later than 2.11.2026.

In this role your working hours may vary from 08.00 - 18.00 based on business needs. Main working location is IKEA Tampere store.

The salary for the position starts at 3099 €/month and will be specified during the recruitment process based on the selected candidates experience, skills, and the final content of the role.

You can apply by clicking the Apply now button and attach an updated CV with your application and salary request latest on 24.9.2026, so we can get to know you better.

We are interviewing the applicants during the weeks 39 and 40. We will communicate about the progress of the recruitment process via email, so keep on eye your inbox.

If you have any questions about the role, Tampere Unit People & Culture Manager Petra Aalto will be happy to answer them. You can reach her at petra.aalto@ingka.ikea.com in either English or Finnish.

Need adjustments? If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruitment.ikea.fi@ikea.com. Were happy to help.

IKEA AS EMPLOYER

Working at IKEA is more than just a job – with us you are part of an equal and diverse working community. A sense of belonging is important to our employees, and team spirit is at the heart of what we do. IKEA offers a variety of career paths and opportunities to develop yourself in roles that are right for you. We give you the opportunity to bring your ideas to the table to help us develop our work, and to create new IKEA success!

In addition to your salary, you will also enjoy a wide range of comprehensive staff benefits, including flexible Epassi saldo, staff discounts on our products, healthy and delicious breakfast and lunch menus at very low prices in our staff restaurants, One IKEA Bonus, gifts on special days and at Christmas, and much more!