Learning and Development Manager

IKEA is the world’s largest home furnishing retailer with 460 stores across more than 60 countries. IKEA Philippines is part of Ikano Retail, one of 12 IKEA franchisees and the only one owned by the family of Ingvar Kamprad, who founded IKEA in 1943. IKEA Philippines creates a better everyday life by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low, that as many people as possible can afford them. Ikano Philippines Inc. owns and operates the country’s first and the largest IKEA in the world – IKEA Pasay City – which offers an omnichannel shopping experience. To learn more, visit IKEA.ph

The HR Strategy supports the overall direction of the business and will be achieved by:

• Promote and safeguard the IKEA culture by being a role model who expresses the IKEA values in all L&D operational matters and people agenda
• Be an active contributor in the formulation, communication and implementation of regional and local competence development strategies, tools and programs in close cooperation with store HR Generalists
• Actively promote the implementation of the store and regional training calendar in close cooperation with the regional competence HUB and the functional Learning & Development Specialists
• Support the implementation of local and regional pool of trainers' programs in the training calendar
• Actively contribute and secure the process of performance evaluation & development talk, and talent review process in partnership with the store HR Generalists
• Ensure investments and budget allocation for all learning activities with clear goal settings
• Responsible for the automated training records and relevant reports in the established HR information system

• You are passionate about home furnishing;
• You have atleast 3 years experience in a Training and Development role (with focus on Needs Analysis, Training Program Development and Facilitation, Training Evaluation);
• You are proactive to collaborate with subject matter experts in designing and developing comprehensive training programs and materials;
• You can create and execute learning strategies and programs;
• You can evaluate individual and organizational development needs;
• You can implement various learning methods companywide (e.g. coaching, job-shadowing, online training);
• You have advanced competency in L&D reporting data analysis;
• You are knowledgeable in training budgeting and forecasting;
• You are able to evaluate and analyze training evaluation metrics to measure the impact and effectiveness of training programs;
• You are passionate about developing people and having a strong belief in individual’s potential;
• You are able to demonstrate leadership capabilities and build strong relationships with key leaders, managers, and co-workers to understand their needs and challenges;
• You are a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing guidance on learning and development matters;
• You use insights to make data-driven recommendations for training program improvements.

We offer many benefits at IKEA other than just having the opportunity to work for a global company Along with a focus on your personal and career development goals and being a part of an inclusive culture driven by values, you will be entitled to great initiatives including Annual leave, Medical and Dental, Family & Community leave, Co-worker discount, subsidized meals in our Co-worker Restaurant, Bonus program, full training and inductions. This role requires flexibility in work hours, depending on store operational requirements. Work Location is at IKEA Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. TACK