Human Resources Generalist

We have one common vision at the IKEA Group: to help our customers enjoy a better everyday life at home. With over 700 million visitors to our stores and over 1 billion visitors to our website every year, we take our vision very seriously.

Partner with the Human Resources Manager and Store Management Team to establish, implement and update the HR processes that will contribute to the development of the business and to secure IKEA as the leading home furnishings company in the local market. Support the idea of having the right competence at the right place at the right time; provide functional expertise and leadership development.

* Contribute as a business partner with managers to develop, implement and meet assigned HR goals and objectives. * Partner with managers to communicate co-worker policy/procedures and to ensure proper use in line with the IKEA Values. * Assist the HR Manager to establish, implement, review and update plans to secure ongoing development of competence and succession within the location. * Implement the Hiring and Development process for the location. * Support, coach, advise and train managers on HR issues, regulations, responsibilities including investigating and resolving allegations, charges, complaints; proper administration of the corrective action process. * Support career development of co-workers through counseling and guidance. * Manage the unemployment and workers' compensation processes, including representing IKEA at hearings. * Establish working relationships with matrix partners and the Human Resources Service Center, support all new initiatives that the Human Resources Service Center and the Service Office have developed.

* Bachelor's degree in Business or Human Resources, Associate's degree and/or HR Certificate an/or relevant IKEA leadership experience. * 3-5 years professional HR experience, preferably in retail, services and or distribution environment. * PHR/SPHR preferred. * Knowledge and understanding of Federal, State and Local legislation regarding personnel and labor laws. * Knowledge of local labor market in order to support innovative methods of meeting and/or exceeding business priorities. * Computer aptitude - previous experience with Microsoft applications. * Contribute to an environment where the IKEA Culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of coworkers and customers. * Ability to remain positive and supportive during stressful and/or emotional co-worker interactions. * Ability to maintain confidentiality. * Strong communication skills. Fluent in English both written and verbal skills.