Junior People & Culture Services Specialist with Polish and English

**Overview:** We are looking for a Junior People & Culture Services Specialist with proficiency in Polish and English to join our Ingka Business Service Center team. As a Junior Specialist, you will be part of a dynamic team that provides financial and payroll services to IKEA stores and units in Poland. If you are passionate about making a difference, enjoy learning new things, and are open to new challenges, we would love to hear from you. **Responsibilities:** • Process ongoing orders from the country, such as requests for changes to employment terms • Contact national P&C units to clarify errors in insurance applications • Work in Excel to extract reports from the system • Provide support to Co-workers via email, phone, or chat • Review company news and stay up-to-date with cultural differences and Excel training • Participate in team meetings and daily stand-arenaflex • Collaborate with Team Leaders, Deputies, and Buddies to ensure successful onboarding and ongoing support • *Qualifications:** • Proficiency in Polish and English • Background in P&C, payroll, or English philology (appreciated but not mandatory) • Experience with MS Office, especially Excel • Ability to establish relationships with people and focus on being authentic and nurturing a relaxed atmosphere • Open to learning new things and taking the initiative • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively • *Benefits:** • Hybrid working model • Fantastic office with IKEA furniture, divided into zones for work and relaxation • Free underground parking with electric charger and bicycle parking • Stable employment contract • Flexible terms of employment (full-time and part-time) • Flexible working hours (7:00 am - 10:00 am) • Annual appreciation bonus dependent on performance • Homework allowance • Cafeteria system with benefits such as Multisport card, cinema tickets, shopping vouchers, and medical package for relatives • Tack! loyalty programme for Co-workers • Private medical care for IKEA Co-workers and their families • Wellbeing support, including Edenred prepaid lunch card and Employee Assistance Programme • Personal accident insurance and pension plan • Jubilee awards, gifts, and special events • Additional 4-week paternity leave • Cofinancing of language courses Apply tot his job

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