Communication Business Partner

Do you want to work as a trusted communication advisor coaching other colleagues to use communication as a strategic tool when developing business and people? Do you want to ensure that clear, open and accessible communication is an everyday reality in your business area? If yes, then this role might be for you.

About you:
You are passionate about being part of a business that is the leader in life at home, contributing to a better everyday life for the many people.
We believe that you have a deep understanding of the values in the IKEA culture. You desire to live them in your daily work. You are self-motivated and takes initiative towards set objectives. You have a strong drive to use communication as a strategic tool to lead business and people.
As a person you are creative and has an open mindset, enjoy working in a fast-paced, change and future-oriented environment. You also have strong drive and problem solving approach.

About the job:
The purpose of this is to create a Business Partner and coach with the task to secure the effective use of communication. To make sure we see and use communication as an enabler to reach the business and people objectives as well as create trust in IKEA. The person in this role will contribute to develop internal and external communication on a strategic and operational level based on the Business Plan.

About the assignment:
The Communication Business Partner will work to optimize and ensure effective and professional communication towards our co-workers, other IKEA units, suppliers or other external stakeholders. Tasks in this position includes coaching, advising and supporting leaders and by building commitment and loyalty towards the IKEA brand, support an open and sharing climate where the IKEA culture is a living reality.

The position will include:
• Building and developing efficient communication landscape for the assigned area, securing aligned communication within IKEA Components.
• Planning and securing communication that supports togetherness and sense of belonging within IKEA Components.
• Advising, mentoring, coach & train co-workers, management teams and leaders in developing communication skills so as many as possible lead with communication.
• Identify communication competence needs and secure competence development around communication together with HR.
• Support process of change management.
• Translate business challenges to communication needs and create strategies and activities.
• Being a member of and contribute into IKEA Components Communication Matrix and the Management group in assigned area.
• Participate and/or lead global or local communication projects when required.
• Create content and ensure IKEA tone of voice, IKEA visual identity, consistency and simplicity in the communication.

What we offer you:
• Scandinavian approach and democratic company culture
• possibilities of individual development
• flexible working hours
• Home office
• additional 5 days of vacation
• contribution to supplementary retirement savings (3rd pillar)
• English language course
• vouchers, gifts at significant life anniversaries, social assistance
• discount at IKEA stores around the world
• social program including free snacks and a subsidized lunch
• transport contribution
• corporate events

The position is suitable also for foreigners.
In case of your interest, please send us your CV in Slovak and English language (by e-mail).

According to legal requirement we are providing the information about the basic wage component (minimum salary) for the advertised position. The final wage conditions will be the subject to discuss at the personal interview.