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Co-worker Relations Specialist

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IKEA

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United States , Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

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Human Resources

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

98757.00 - 146901.75 USD / Year
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Job Responsibility:

  • 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.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years experience working in Human Resources/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
What we offer:
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 26, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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