IKEA is looking for an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Leader.
What you`ll need to have:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Human Resources
- Minimum 1 year of experience in Diversity, Equality & Inclusion or similar topics and experience from a global matrix organisation and/or participating in global projects
- English at least Upper Intermediate level
- Passionate about people, diversity and inclusion and you have a real interest in what is happening within the market, globally and locally and enjoy working in a vibrant and changing multi-dimensional environment
- Expertise in cultural diversity in the workplace, including all dimensions of diversity as well as how to integrate diversity into all business practices, how to create an inclusive culture with supportive infrastructures and inclusive behaviours that enable co-workers to be themselves
- General leadership ability and effectiveness in handling multiple priorities, initiatives, interfaces and tasks
- Proven experience in leading complex projects within Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
What you`ll be doing day to day:
In the role as Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Leader, you are responsible for establishing IKEA as a diverse and inclusive organisation, where everyone feels welcomed, respected, supported and valued. You need to adapt the global Diversity & Inclusion plan to address local needs and implement it in the organisation and support the Diversity & Inclusion ambassadors in your organisation.
You will:
- Influence the consideration and the integration of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion into the business
- Work as the country contact for all aspects related to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, including supporting the Diversity & Inclusion Network
- Co-create with the Group Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Centre of Expertise, to establish a solid Equality, Diversity & Inclusion approach
- Proactively collect and share country Equality, Diversity & Inclusion needs with the Centre of Expertise
- Implement Group Equality, Diversity & Inclusion agenda in the local organisation and contributes in other projects related to Equality in the country
- Adapt supporting materials to local needs, including the Diversity and Inclusion Approach Toolkit and support specific dimensions of diversity in the country
- Network with stakeholders across the country organisation to proactively support integration of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all functions
- Ensure up-to-date knowledge about market trends, latest developments and best practises in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the country
- Collaborate with external organisations focused on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in the country
- Serve as a role model and an ambassador to the IKEA Diversity and Inclusion purpose, impacting our customers, co-workers and society
- Secure Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is a part of leadership and competence development and approaches to build competence across the organisation