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Co-worker Relations Specialist

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  • Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States
  • People & HR
  • Full time

Job Description

  • Job ID: 327088

  • Date posted: 22/01/2026

    • What you'll need to have

    Minimum of 3 years of Human Resources experience
    Minimum of 5 years experience working in 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
    Preferred: Cross-functional understanding of INGKA/IKEA Matrix and operations

    JOB TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
    BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes
    Hybrid workplace: 3 days in the US Service Office and 2 days remote
    Salary Range: $98,757-$146,901.75

    "Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. Please be aware that this is a Sensitive Position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role."

    Your responsibilities

    • 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.

    Together as a team

    IKEA is all about people, and our team make sure to bring the best people on board to keep our strong spirit of togetherness. We believe that different experiences and backgrounds collectively make us wiser and stronger, and we ensure that our co-workers bloom into their best selves as they contribute to our business.

    Apply now!

    At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!


    •     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




    The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 1 USD to 1 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.
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