Market Area Co-worker Relations Specialist Job at IKEA (Montreal Area)

Local Marketing Specialist

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a...

Location

United States , Baltimore

Salary:

62158.00 - 89950.00 USD / Year

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
5 years of related experience
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Self-reliant, motivated, and a team player
Travel is required for this role. Less than 5- 25% (1 day per week on average)

Job Responsibility

Lead the implementation of internal communication strategies within the unit, ensuring seamless coordination and follow-up across all co-worker areas and channels
Collaborate closely with the Local Marketing Manager and Service (Corporate) Office to contribute to the development and execution of a comprehensive local marketing and communication plan across the market, integrating national and local strategies
Utilize market research, including SWOT and Market analysis, for informed business and customer engagement planning
Drive recruitment and activation of loyalty club members, such as IKEA Family, focusing on increasing awareness, recruitment, and identification rates
Ensure all local communication channels adhere to marketing communication guidelines and stay updated
Plan, coordinate, and promote customer and community events to enhance visitation, loyalty, engagement, and create an enjoyable in-store experience
Analyze and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), along with actionable insights, pertaining to loyalty, visitation, and market trends with relevant stakeholders
Assume responsibility for allocating and managing local store activities and community budgets, ensuring optimal utilization for maximum impact

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

Fulltime

Co-worker Relations Specialist

Job Description

Location

United States , Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

Salary:

98757.00 - 146901.75 USD / Year

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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

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.

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

Fulltime

Unit People & Culture Manager

The purpose of the People and Culture function is to secure the competence and o...

Location

China , Xuzhou

Salary:

Not provided

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Knowledge of how to implement long-term plans, according to set budgets and goals
Knowledge about the rights and obligations of workers and employers, and how to mediate the relationship between workers, employing entities, trade unions and the government
Knowledge of identifying, assessing, encouraging and ensuring co-workers´ performance against organisational and individual goals
Knowledge of introducing a co-worker to IKEA, the team and work activities in an effective and performance-enhancing way
Knowledge of how to use, govern and manage partnership models in a responsible way to build trustful partnership relationships
Knowledge of anticipating, identifying and developing potential successors for key positions in IKEA
Knowledge of different leadership styles (such as interdependent, indirect, situational etc.) and needs as well as appropriate use for different situations

Job Responsibility

Act as an P&C business partner to the unit manager on all People topics
Lead and develop the unit P&C team to provide excellent co-worker experience
Ensure the people strategy, global principles/guidelines as localised by the Country P&C team and relevant business plans are operationally implemented and lived up to
Influence unit mgmt. team to continuously develop local leadership capabilities within their function according to business needs
Support the building of local business competence & performance by setting and working on relevant goals, together with the unit managers
Ensure delivery of learning & training at unit level, supported by the P&C Generalist or Market Area Learning Delivery Specialist
Ensure local employer communication is consistent, well perceived and builds on the IKEA brand
Together with the market area manager, secure an up-to-date succession process and plan by influencing the managers in taking the lead with special focus on developing talents and high-performing potentials
Be a good example of IKEA leadership in ways that express the IKEA values within and outside IKEA, and together with the unit managers help to safeguard and promote the IKEA Culture
Responsible for implementation of co-worker relations plan that effectively manages all local interactions with co-workers and ensures that all areas in the unit work with the labour relations principles and uphold local policies, procedures and laws

Fulltime

People & Culture Generalist

Location

South Korea , Gwangmyeong-Si

Salary:

Not provided

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience of developing people and organizations
Knowledge of how to implement long-term plans, according to set budgets and goals
Knowledge of how to engage co-workers throughout the co-worker journey and the year cycle
Knowledge about the rights and obligations of workers and employers, and how to mediate the relationship between workers, employing entities, trade unions and the government
Knowledge of identifying, assessing, and supporting co-workers’ performance in line with organizational and individual goals
Knowledge of introducing a co-worker to IKEA, the team and work activities in an effective and performance-enhancing way
Knowledge of how to use, govern and manage partnership models in a responsible way to build trustful partnership relationships
Minimum 1 year of HR experience required (C&B experience preferred)
This position is a 40-hour-per-week role, working 5 days a week including weekends and public holidays

Job Responsibility

Execute all operational People tasks related to P&C at unit level to deliver an excellent co-worker experience
Support the building of local business competence & performance by setting and working on relevant People goals
Ensure recruitment and on-boarding of the right talents with the right contracts in close collaboration with the Market area and the unit People Planning specialist
Ensure and execute delivery of learning & training at unit level, unless provided by the Market Area
Securing engagement and retention by understanding the conditions of our co-workers
Implement Health and Wellbeing initiatives at unit level
Ensure local employer communication is consistent, well perceived and builds on the IKEA brand
Implement a co-worker relations plan that effectively manages all local interactions with coworkers and ensures that all areas in the unit work with the labourrelations principles and uphold local policies, procedures and laws

Fulltime

HR Business Partner

In the role as People & Culture Generalist, you support the managers and co-work...

Location

Belgium , Anderlecht

Salary:

Not provided

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Passionate about people and share a strong belief in individuals’ potential
Enjoy working with tactical and operational tasks
Confident and like engaging co-workers throughout their journey
Experienced in assessing, encouraging and ensuring co-workers´ performance against organizational and individual goals
Know how to develop competence and leadership capabilities
Know how to work independently, take own initiatives and responsibility
Express ideas and opinions effectively in verbal and written communication
Able to interact and engage naturally with both managers and co-workers
Know how to responsibly use, govern and manage partnership models to build trusted relationships

Job Responsibility

Act as local People & Culture point of contact supporting co-workers and leaders with everyday people related questions and challenges
Ensure an excellent co-worker experience by implementing local People & Culture tasks according to national processes and ways of working
Support your stakeholders in the recruitment and onboarding of the right talents in close collaboration with the local Recruitment & Sourcing Specialist
Co-create business competence, leadership capabilities and performance by setting relevant goals and ensuring learning and training together with the Market Area team
Secure engagement and retention through by monitoring the working conditions in all functions and taking actions together with the Co-Worker Experience team
Contribute to administrative processes and coordinate between multiple national and regional supporting teams
Ensure a consistent internal communication

What we offer

Eco-vouchers
End-of-year bonus, holiday pay and sector premiums
An additional allowance if you come by bike
Private leasing of an electric bike
Comprehensive hospitalization insurance
A private accidents insurance
Pension savings
A leave savings plan: choose how you want your late/early hours to be paid out: a supplement on your salary or in holiday hours
Extra-legal holidays, seniority holidays and for full-time colleagues 6 extra days off
A canteen where you can eat delicious food at very democratic prices

Fulltime

Unit People & Culture Business Partner

To support the management of the organization’s people and culture. Activities i...

Location

India

Salary:

Not provided

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

University degree and 2 years of related experience, or minimum 5 years of related experience
Business Acumen
Stakeholder Relations
Operational, tactical and strategic decision-making
Business Model Guidance
Strategy Development
HR Issue Resolution and Policy Management
Talent Sourcing and Acquisition
Performance Management
Solution Design and Development

Job Responsibility

Execute operational requirements, delivering people and culture solutions in assigned units to achieve operational goals and objectives in a small/medium size unit
Execute work, collaborating with stakeholders to implement a comprehensive range of people and culture solutions and activities in assigned units
Execute work, representing people and culture in the development of strategic and business plans by providing relevant subject matter expertise to support decision making
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure consistency in application of reward structures
Execute work, collaborating with stakeholders to manage performance reviews and onboarding and off boarding activities
Participates and represents P&C in strategic business plan development and ongoing business decisions
Engage with business on workforce, talent, co-worker engagement, organizational effectiveness and change management
Support Managers about talent issues, including P&C onboarding requests, coaching on performance management, and other issues (e.g., multi-generational workforce)
Responsible for implementing people approaches and all aspects of the people within the respective units
Responsible for ensuring that the talent and succession goals and performance management for the assigned business areas are being consciously achieved, providing advice and expertise to line managers to secure a quality and timely process

Fulltime

SEO Specialist

As a Search Engine Optimization Specialist, contributing to IKEA’s goals for gro...

Location

United States , Conshohocken

Salary:

84868.00 - 123418.00 USD / Year

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of the content strategy for SEO
Intermediate understanding of Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
In-depth knowledge of digital analytics and related KPIs, as well as data handling and manipulation
SEO-specific tools knowledge (e.g. GSC, BrightEdge, Majestic SEO, crawlers etc.)
Strong knowledge of Content Management System (CMS) tools, debugging HTML, AMP & PWA implementation, JavaScript and CSS
Digital communication knowledge blended with IKEA tone of voice
Fundamental knowledge of traffic acquisition, content optimization and conversion
Up-to-date knowledge of customer behavior, trends, digital best practices, tools and methods
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job Responsibility

Provide SEO (search engine optimization) expertise across all digital channels
Analyze, review and implement SEO content changes and strategy to the digital channels, to increase visibility of our content on all major organic search players
Research, analyze, benchmark and follow up the category content area and implement recommendations by constantly being updated on new platform algorithms
Perform ongoing keyword research and content copywriting with deep knowledge of the country market
Collaborate with other internal departments to ensure quality content is being implemented across campaigns and platforms
Regularly report on SEO key performance indicators and insights to inform performance and planning of website content
Work with content editors, web specialists, merchandisers and other departments to drive SEO in content creation and optimization and recommend content improvements
Contribute to and collaborate on global SEO projects
Collaborate closely with SEM (paid search) to find the best balance across organic and paid search for content and landing page opportunities
Contribute to an environment where IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers

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

Fulltime

Online Content Specialist

To execute high quality and relevant content on IKEA digital channels in order t...

Location

China , Shanghai

Salary:

Not provided

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Broad knowledge of Marketing Communication in Retail
Broad knowledge of the Marketing creative & production process
Broad knowledge of Life at Home and Home Furnishing
Deep knowledge concerning the relation between content writing
Deep knowledge of dynamic content creation
Good knowledge of evaluating creative communication
Broad knowledge of marketing technology
Broad knowledge of media channels
Broad knowledge of content planning, performance tracking, and community motivation techniques
Good knowledge of the IKEA multichannel reality and online customer behaviours

Job Responsibility

Manage content localization process: adjust global material for local adaptation in order to secure local relevance
Continuously optimize the content, contribute to the development with insights, recommendations and solutions in the area of content
Based on commercial and identified additional local needs, create new content when necessary and lead content adaptation
Be an active player in driving an open and sharing climate, being a role model of the IKEA values, and contribute to the transformation of IKEA
Implement the KOS content plan in line with the commercial calendar and marketing priorities, ensuring message consistency and brand alignment
Support content template co-creation with markets and share best practices to improve quality and efficiency
Execute national co-workers engagement activities including motivation, reward and recognition programs
Organize online/offline events to strengthen the KOS community and drive participation
Partner with P&C to align KOS activities with internal communications and employer branding
Support pilots and activations linking KOS content with business goals (traffic driving, lead generation)

Fulltime

Market Area Co-worker Relations Specialist

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Location:
Canada , Montreal Area

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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