IKEA Hiring for Employee Relations Specialist – Chicagoland region at Schaumburg, IL Full Time

IKEA Chicago Region is actively seeking a talented Employee Relations Specialist with a strong passion for people, and labor laws/regulations. The ideal applicant will have extensive industry knowledge with at least 3 years experience in Human Resources with a understanding and concentration in Employee Relations.

SUMMARY:

Acts as a high-level specialist to HR/ Co-Worker Relations by providing advice to HR business partners and managers on general employee relations issues.

Key Assignments and scope of responsibilities:

• Partners with IKEA Unit’s People and Culture Managers and other investigation teams to ensure that investigations/ disciplinary processes are handled in a fair and timely manner, consistent with local requirements
• Ensures that fact based investigations are thorough and include the understanding of the allegations, appropriate interviews, analysis, documentation, recommendations for conclusion, and course of action.
• Assesses and documents local best practices for investigations, re-organizations, and performance management.
• Prepares, tracks, and maintains the appropriate investigation and reorganization data and documentation.
• Provides project management coordination and guidance for People & Culture Partners and managers on changes in organization.
• Develops and provides training and guidance to People & Culture partners and managers regarding employee relations issues, investigations, re-organizations and managing performance, and localizing existing training materials where applicable.
• Oversees and manages the following open door programs: Express Yourself, Peer-review, Separation reviews, Ispeak, and Trust Line in partnership with the Unit and Field People & Culture Business Partners

Qualifications & Key Competencies

• 3 years minimum Human Resources experience. Minimum 1 year of experience in Co-worker/Employee Relations or similar

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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Human Resources, or related area
• SHRM-CP or SCP, or SPHR or PHR certification Preferred
• Demonstrated experience with labor/benefits laws and legislations
• Awareness of labor market intelligence and trends
• Experience with vulnerbility and rish assessment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Applying tactical and operational thinking in order to create a people oriented working environment

GROWING TOGETHER: IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global marketplace. And as the world’s leader at life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

Experience:

• Human resources: 5 years (Required)
• Employee relations: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Professional In Human Resources (Preferred)

Work Location: One location