Risk & Compliance Manager, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
United States, Centennial

Category:
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Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

72916.00 - 106086.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We’re a diverse group of people who work together to protect and strengthen the IKEA brand through our laser focus on risk management, data protection, compliance, business operations, health and safety.

Job Responsibility:

Hires, onboards and trains the co-workers
Directs the overall selection, onboarding, development of co-workers
Creates individual development plans to secure succession
Manages resource planning, co-worker relations issues and performance and delegates responsibilities
Ensures we have a highly competent and performing team capable of delivering and excellent customer shopping experience
Oversees the day-to-day performance of the Risk & Compliance team
Executes various compliance tasks including assessments, follow-up, training, and statistical reports related to Ingka Group Policies and Standards, U.S. Business Risk & Compliance policies, and national/local applicable laws and regulatory requirements including but not limited to: Global Safety & Security Manual, U.S. Retail Risk & Compliance Operations Manual, Crisis Manual, fire safety (NFPA), occupational safety (OSHA/NIOSH), food safety (Food Safety Modernization Act), Payment Card Industry (PCI) Standards, data privacy and information security, Product Safety (CPSC), Worker's Compensation, General Liability
Oversees the safety and security of people and property within the site/unit and supports the unit Manager with identifying, managing, and mitigating risks in the unit, and gathering and communicating unit safety and security KPI's
Establishes and updates various business plans and action plans including but not limited to: Safety Action Plan, Business Plan, SecCheck Action Plan, and IKEA Blue Action Plan
Initiates, monitors, and responds to internal and external incidents and ensures rapid response, investigation, and documentation and reporting of all incidents and emergency situations
Ensures thorough documentation of all incidents that relate to potential liability for IKEA, educates the location R&C team on appropriate language for incident reports, and reviews incident reports for quality and accuracy
Serves as the subject matter expert for the location's liability claims and is the point of contact for insurance related matters, which includes ensuring property preservation, and potential or existing insurance claims
Minimizes theft and fraud, provides support to the Field Safety & Security Specialist with internal investigations with accuracy, security and confidentiality
Leads the unit's physical security program and safety program by education, assessing (auditing) and maintaining standards throughout the property
Works closely with outside agencies (police, fire department, fraud agencies, insurance companies, attorneys, OSHA, Health Department) as required to ensure compliance with all local and national laws regarding safety and security
Works with outside safety and security vendors as needed under scope of existing contracts
Works in partnership with the Unit Management and/or Field Safety & Security regarding sensitive issues, including but not limited to harassment, Co-worker misconduct, information security incidents, and lawsuits

Requirements:

At least 3-years of previous retail Safety & Security Management experience, or at least 3-years IKEA Risk & Compliance experience including internal training programs to develop towards a Risk & Compliance Manager position
Knowledge and understanding of Federal, State, and Local legislation regarding safety, security, and risk in a retail environment
Previous experience with running/implementing a comprehensive safety program and security program in a retail environment
Previous experience performing risk assessments, investigating safety and security incidents including internal & external theft and fraud investigations, performing root cause analysis, completing and overseeing incident reporting, performing crisis management, monitoring compliance for data privacy, implementing and training de-escalation methods, and managing safety and security vendors
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Candidates in Oregon, New York, and St. Louis, MO, must be eligible to obtain a security guard license as required by applicable local law. Obtaining the security guard license is a required condition of employment for this role

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:
July 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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