Co-worker Relations Specialist

• Ensure that relevant global people policies and standards are fully supported and implemented across the country
• Establish and maintain dialogue with co-workers and representative organisations
• Work together with all units to secure the implementation of country HR policies and procedures in line with employment law compliance and follow-up
• Support leadership capability in co-worker relations
• Follow up on the I Share (IKEA’s co-worker insights process) at country level
• Protect IKEA as an employer from potential labour related risk through consistent labour relations practices
• Identifies, evaluates, and monitors actual and potential labour issues evolving internally or externally that could create significant risks for IKEA
• Implements and follows up on IKEA Employment standards and compliance across all units
• Contribute to the health and wellbeing framework at country level

• A minimum of one year of Human Resources experience, giving you a solid foundation in people practices and workplace policies
• A minimum of one year of experience in co-worker relations or a closely related field, with exposure to employment law, workplace investigations, or labour relations
• Experience working within a global matrix organisation and/or participating in global projects, enabling you to navigate complexity and collaborate across multiple stakeholders
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and dispute resolution, including the rights and obligations of workers and employers, and how to mediate relationships between workers, employing entities, and trade unions
• Understanding how to create, implement, and follow up on rules and practices that ensure accountability, compliance, fairness, and transparency
• Familiarity with IKEA's corporate identity, core values, and vision

A cross-functional understanding of IKEA's matrix and operations