Workplace Operations Generalist

IKEA Purchasing Services (Czech Republic) spol. s r. o. is a purchasing organization that cooperates with furniture and home furnishing manufacturers located in Europe to produce furniture with perfect design and quality for many people, and which ensures distribution into retail stores IKEA worldwide. We are a team of about 150 co-workers of over 20 nationalities.  
 
People within IKEA value a culture of humbleness and open-mindedness. We don't have a rigid hierarchy system, encourage everyone to talk to anyone, and do not have a dress code. We are characterized by enjoying long discussions and a relaxed, natural order with a great deal of personal responsibility. We want people proactive, engaged, internally motivated for results, and eager to learn.

You will be part of the Workplace Operations team. Your role will be to ensure the operation of the front desk reception and to provide support to colleagues in our office. 

You will be mainly responsible for: 

• Providing a high level of reception service during the assigned office hours 

• Acting  as IKEA ambassador for visitors and co-workers 

• Greeting and servicing visitors 

• Registering and distributing incoming and outgoing post and parcels 

• Care about meeting rooms and maintain safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations 

• Securing compliance with Safety & Security Rules 

• Communicating with suppliers  

• Participating in office events organization 

• Cooperating with services regarding company cars fleet maintenance 

• Updating the content of the Workplace Operations HUB and various documentation 

• Arranging office supply and refreshments on time & according to set budget 

• Closely cooperating with other Workplace Operations team members 

• Other ad-hoc administrative tasks and activities and cooperation on projects when required 

• You have a pro-client attitude 

• You are proactive, positive, independent and helpful 

• You have perfect communication skills 

• You have a sense of order, organizational skills, and efficiency, you are able to prioritize tasks 

• You are flexible and can respond quickly to requests 

• You have the ability to create good working relationships 

• You have a high school education (a university degree might be an asset) 

• Experience from a similar administrative position is a plus 

• You are fluent in English and Czech (Slovak) 

• Computer is not a problem for you, you can manage MS Office 

• Active driving license B category  

• Exceptional working environment and company culture 
• Development opportunities 
• 5 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days, and other time off 
• Place of work: modern office in Oregon House in Zličín near metro station 
• Cafeteria benefit system 
• Meal vouchers 
• Pension Contributions 
• Mobile phone also for private usage 
• Parking in the building 
and more.... 

Sounds interesting? Submit your application in English as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving your application! 

Sounds interesting? Submit your application in English as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving your application, no later than 13th of February.

Please note that we are interviewing on an ongoing basis, so make sure to apply as soon as possible. We will not accept applications through e-mail.