HR Specialist, IKEA Cheras
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
Job Summary
As an HR Specialist you will support the business by executing people activities and projects to ensure operational excellence across various functions. You will deliver a wide range of HR services - including Talent Management Industrial Relations Compensation & Benefits and Learning & Development - while supporting the implementation of HR policies and guiding internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Excellence: Execute people activities via the Ikano Retail/IKEA Malaysia People Cycle framework. Maintain employee data in HRIS administer time management update standard operating procedures and ensure adherence to national labor laws and company policies.
Building Business Competence: Support and coordinate training programs to enhance performance management skills. Promote continuous learning track competency initiatives using HR analytics and deliver effective organization-wide communications.
Leading for Performance: Role model IKEA culture and values. Analyze HR data to identify performance gaps offer actionable recommendations and co-create engagement programs (e.g. Diversity & Inclusion VOICE surveys recognition programs).
General Support: Actively participate in cross-functional meetings and assist with ad-hoc HR assignments in a matrix setup.
Qualifications :
Knowledge & Experience
Comprehensive understanding of the full HR spectrum (Talent Management Industrial Relations Employee Engagement C&B L&D).
In-depth knowledge of local (Malaysia) employment laws regulations and compliance standards.
Expertise in HRIS systems HR data analytics and official documentation/record-keeping.
Familiarity with or strong alignment toward the IKEA brand culture and values.
Capabilities & Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
Strong analytical capabilities to translate HR metrics into actionable decisions.
Proven ability to build trustful relationships and work independently with reliability.
Agility to drive results with speed flexibility and simplicity.
Motivations
Passion for developing co-workers and growing the business through people.
Active interest in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
Strong alignment with core IKEA values
Additional Information :
Please apply by 17-Sep-2026.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
About Company
Ikano Retail owns and operates IKEA stores in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Mexico. We have an ambitious expansion plan and encourage our people to move between roles and even countries. We are not afraid to take on responsibility. We strive to make a positive impact ... View more