Succession Planning Specialist, INGKA Group

I’m looking for you with:

• an innovative mind-set who enjoys working with the big picture
• an unsaturated thirst for knowledge
• tech-savviness and curiosity
• great co-operation with internal and external stakeholders
• experience of Succession or Talent Planning
• experience of developing people and organisations
• experience from a global matrix organisation and/or participating on global projects
• the ability to confidently navigate in the unknown

You will:

• create and sustain the Succession Planning Programme at IKEA
• develop tools and resources to support forecasting, anticipating and identifying successors for key roles in the organization
• innovate new solutions on how succession programs and strategies can support the business
• use strong stakeholder engagement to develop the business and deliver business results
• partner with leaders around the globe on their talent planning and succession needs
• create passion throughout the organization around talent
• taking lead on strategic programs and solutions in support of succession and talent planning

This is a new role within Talent Development, it will be a great opportunity for you to explore and build your process! I believe your day will involve:

• building new programs and solutions around talent
• developing business cases for new processes
• engaging with functional leaders and HR Business Partners around talent
• gathering and analysing data
• innovating new ways to lead and develop the succession programme

A really fantastic thing about working at IKEA is that you get to be a part of an exciting growth journey. We are investing heavily to develop IKEA into the future through new solutions to meet the needs of our customers and co-workers today - and tomorrow. We offer an exciting and empowering work environment in a global marketplace. And as the world’s leader at life a home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us. At IKEA we believe in people – everyone is seen as a talent. This role is located in Malmö, Sweden.