Learning and Development Specialist- Service Office

A Smile, Common Sense, Passion for home furnishing, and Leadership; that's what we need in IKEA Al-Homaizi Kuwait - a company that believes in developing business through our Co-Workers.

Our energy comes from creating a better everyday life for the many people.

We simply recruit based on Values, Competence, Potential for growth, and Diversity.

We have the competence we need and are motivated to deliver a high level of performance at any time. We do so by taking ownership and accountability. We always give our best. We as leaders are determined, lead by example, and are a source of inspiration. We put our teams first before us and base our decisions in the best interest of our people. Our leadership is of service, and through the IKEA values.

• Lead on the design and facilitation of IKEA trainings. To support in the continual and ongoing development and design of blended learning in a variety of formats that are embedded into My Learning.
• Lead the work of identifying behaviours based on growth ambitions and capability supporting business needs.
• Establishes a high standard of excellence within the function including identifying, communicating, localising and implementing Leadership and Competence Development for all co-workers in the country organization.
• Networks with stakeholders across the country organisation to proactively monitor and manage leadership, competence, development and succession needs for today and the future
• Drives close cooperation with country Recruitment and Sourcing function to ensure alignment between recruiting strategy and succession plan
• To lead on the design and implementation of all core mandatory training courses to ensure they are current and available as a remote design where possibly.
• To design and facilitate bespoke training courses in line with organisational needs that is fit for purpose.
• To carry out capability assessments across the organisation.
• Support with the internal communications for learning initiatives across the organization.
• Monitoring how effectively learning has been transferred to co-workers.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of how to implement long-term plans, according to set budgets and goals
• Knowledge of localising, developing and maintaining a competence model that supports the talent management needs of IKEA.
• Knowledge of analysing learning needs and localising learning delivery methods and curriculums
• Knowledge of anticipating, identifying and developing potential successors
• Knowledge of different leadership styles

Motivation

• Passion about developing business through people.
• Driven by and an ambassador for IKEA culture and values.
• Change and transformation.
• Action, delivery and problem solving.
• Enjoy working in a vibrant and changing multi-dimensional environment
• Appreciate the mix of strategic, tactical and operational thinking

Capabilities

• Leadership of strategical, as well operational challenges within the Talent field.
• Highly innovative in the area of Talent development.
• Strong in building networks and building trustful relations.
• Excellence in communications with ability to influence, facilitate and inspire across all levels of organisations.
• Capability to drive change in a complex environment.
• Highly developed networking and communication skills.

Ideal Experience & Education

• Proven senior HR/Talent management in a leading position.
• Proven transformation and development ability.
• International work experience in a multicultural environment.
• Preferably senior Talent Development Management experience within Ingka/IKEA

This position is full-time and is located in Kuwait. Some travel may be required. 

Please send your CV in English and tell us why you would be a good fit for this role.