HR Executive – Retail

About the role

The HR Executive will support the HR Business Partner and store management in delivering HR and administrative services for the IKEA retail operation in Abu Dhabi. This role ensures smooth onboarding, accurate record‑keeping, and effective communication of policies while contributing to payroll, scheduling and employee engagement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Welcome new joiners, distribute induction packs, badges, uniforms, access cards and manage fingerprint registration.
• Coordinate with the HRSS team to set up user and email accounts for new employees.
• Communicate store policies, procedures and internal announcements as directed by the HRBP.
• Respond to employee queries on HR matters with support from the HRBP.
• Collect and manage company property from leavers and maintain attendance, overtime, sick leave and holiday records.
• Ensure accurate staff schedules in collaboration with the Staff Planning Specialist.
• Provide HR and administrative support to store management, including documentation and approval processes.
• Archive in‑store office documents for easy retrieval.
• Consolidate monthly payroll data and support audit activities.
• Coordinate logistics for employee movements and liaise with the HRSS team to ensure continuity.

Required profile

• Experience in HR administration and onboarding within a retail environment.
• Familiarity with payroll processes and staff scheduling.
• Ability to communicate policies clearly and respond to employee inquiries.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Capability to work collaboratively with HRBP, store managers and HR support teams.

Required skills