IKEA · 1 day ago
Co-worker Relations Specialist
Conshohocken, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$99K/yr - $147K/yr
5+ years expIKEA is a company focused on people and fostering a strong spirit of togetherness. They are seeking a Co-worker Relations Specialist to ensure compliance with global people policies, maintain open dialogue with co-workers and labor unions, and manage labor issues effectively.
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Responsibilities
Ensure the relevant global people policies and standards are fully supported by the management team, implemented across the country and lived up to (e.g. Code of Conduct, co-worker relations principles)
Establish and foster an ongoing open dialogue with co-workers, their associations and other organizations, contributing to successful negotiations with worker’s council/labor union
Together with all units secure the implementation of country HR policies and procedures in line with employment law compliance and follow up
Contribute expertise to leadership development in relation to co-worker relations, behaviors and trust throughout the organization
Follow up on the I Share process on country level
Protect IKEA as an employer from potential threats by implementing and following a common way of managing labor issues on country level
Identify, evaluate and monitor actual and potential labor issues evolving internally or externally that could create significant risks for IKEA
Implement and follow up on the IKEA Employment standards and compliance in all units
Follow up on the on health & wellbeing framework on country level
Collaborate closely with the co-worker relations specialists in the Market area to ensure learnings and consistency in creating a great co-worker experience
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years of Human Resources experience
Minimum of 5 years experience working in labor relations
Experience participating in collective bargaining sessions
Deep knowledge of federal and state labor laws (e.g., NLRA, FLSA, OSHA, EEOC)
Understanding of National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) processes and rulings
Ability to interpret collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) accurately
Experience from a global matrix organisation and/or participating on global projects
Strong Presentation & Facilitation skills (MS Office)
Key presentation skills with PowerPoint
Preferred
Cross-functional understanding of INGKA/IKEA Matrix and operations
Benefits
Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
KinderCare tuition discount
Retirement and bonus plans
Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
Pet insurance program
Education assistance and learning programs
Safety shoe reimbursement
24/7 telehealth visits
Dental and vision plans
Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
A fun and inclusive work environment
Company
IKEA
IKEA Systems offers a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Selwyn Crittendon
CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer
Murali Iyer
Chief Financial Officer
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