Talent manager, ikano retail

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 on people and the planet. We laugh and have fun on a daily basis, working together. And we are always looking for people who share our values to join the IKEA family.

As Centre of Expertise within the Human Resource function, the Talent Manager will be responsible for the areas of talent management, leadership development, our culture & values, talent acquisition, employer branding for Ikano Retail. Be a true business partner ensuring that the talent development support the needs of the business and leads to sustainable long-term profitability.

Your assignment

• Developing a clear roadmap for coworkers' professional development, outlining potential roles and opportunities for growth based on their skills and goals.
• Define Ikano Retail leadership & team development learning roadmap and offer.
• Support the organisation with a systematic approach to leadership development.
• Individual coaching of leaders and management teams for effective leadership.
• Responsible for leadership assessment tools and support leaders with guidelines for purpose and feedback process.
• Define facilitator framework to support in maintaining local facilitator pool for global & local leadership offer. Develop and facilitate programme to support leadership facilitator competency.
• Point of entry for Global IKEA on Culture and Values initiatives and responsible to align and integrate across the organisation.
• Lead the annual succession planning review process and develop High Potential leadership / talent programmes based on the outcome.  
• Develop Mentorship programme framework and outline across Ikano Retail.
• Resource for Team Development, Mentoring and Coaching when needed.
• Point of entry for Inter IKEA systems for development initiatives as well as being Ikano Retail representative in global forums.
• Responsible to drive a performance culture through our performance management process.
• Responsible for developing and driving employer branding and talent acquisition strategy.

• You should have a Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years proven track record in talent management, preferably gained from fast paced environment.
• You have great leadership and development consultation, coaching and facilitation skills.
• You have the ability to translate business needs into systematic and practical solutions and be able to apply talent management process and tools to support strategic business objectives.
• You have strong business acumen with the ability to diagnose and innovate strategies.
• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence and engage stakeholders.
• You should have the ability to facilitate across all level of business.
• Ability to be hands-on when needed.

We hire based on our values. Watch the video and answer the following question in your application:

What do you want to do differently in your next role? Why? What impact does it going to have on you and others?

Please apply by 21 November 2024.