职位 ID: 229254

发布日期: 26/04/2024

Why we will love you

• Passion and deep knowledge of co-worker communication and leading people in times of change
• Good understanding of how to lead communication by defining, planning, executing and follow-up communication to relevant stakeholders and to keep our co-workers well informed, engaged and empowered
• Energized by working both independently and interdependently with communication network and cross functions
• Good understanding of the process for delivering efficient communication and stakeholder plans, tools and the internal IKEA communication channels
• Knowledge of IKEAs corporate identity, culture and values and vision of creating a better everyday life for the many people, to ensure right representation
• Motivated to work agile and being open to the change
• Share and live the IKEA culture and values

Capabilities:

• Demonstrates strong IKEA leadership skills, by using sound judgements to make timely and effective decisions
• Ability to understand the complexity of IKEA business and the role of Co-worker communication as an integrated part of the business
• Excellent interpersonal skills and capability to manage internal stakeholders
• Ability to communicate verbally, visually and in writing in an inspirational way with IKEA tone of voice
• Ability to take a leading role in Co-worker communication with the business goal, co-workers and public trust in focus

Requirements:

• Proven track record of working with works councils and trade unions, labour law knowledge is a plus
• Minimum of 8 years proven experience in internal communication, external communication experience is a plus
• Strong documented leadership skills – experience in leading up to three team members
• Senior experience with working with strategic communication and/or business leadership
• Experience with crisis communication
• Preferred: Knowledge of the IKEA brand, culture, values and way of working
• Strong communication skills in German and English (spoken and written)
• Extensive experience of using insights to formulate communication strategies, plans and activities to meet IKEA business and receiver needs

Your responsibilities

• In line with global plans, develop, lead and implements the country co-worker communication strategy and secures the communication process by defining, planning, executing and following up
• Develops and oversee delivery off the market Co-worker communication agenda, content and channels, keeping with the strategy for co-worker communication and in line with the IKEA values, driving higher co-worker engagement and brand trust.
• Implement standards and guidelines on Co-worker communication and ensures the content is market relevant, drives co-worker engagement, positions IKEA as a good employer and drives trust
• Lead, coach and develop an internal communication team to ensure set goals are achieved
• Responsible for interaction with key stakeholders. Applies stakeholder management principals in all interactions to develop a deep understanding of stakeholder drivers and target communication effectively
• Proactively collaborates with global Group Communication to improve the overall development of the Co-worker communication strategy
• Serves as a coach and sparring partner to managers when it comes to (co-workers) communication enabling the organization to lead with communication

Together as a team

Our team is the voice of IKEA. We use words, pictures and videos to tell the story about IKEA, to build our brand and inspire people with our offer. We bounce ideas back and forth; we challenge each other, and we are crazy passionate about communication. Of course, we’re also the ones who make sure to keep all our fellow co-workers informed, engaged and connected in a constantly changing business environment.

Purpose of function and job:

We strongly position IKEA as a truly meaningful & trusted brand in people’s hearts & minds, with a focus on us as a retailer and our positive societal impact. At the same time, we contribute to the growth and transformation of Ingka by ensuring we lead with communication. We do this by taking a strategic approach to reactive, proactive and activist communication.

To be responsible for the market Co-worker communication strategy. To contribute to the purpose of the function by leading, steering and ensuring the implementation of the strategy for Co-worker communication -in line with IKEA values. To lead internal communication flow in the market and secure the communication process by defining, planning, executing and following up communication to relevant stakeholders.

Apply now!

We look forward to receiving your detailed application with your salary expectations and when you can start at the earliest. Do not hesitate to contact Enita.Ramaj@ingka.ikea.com if you have any job-related questions.

We offer you:

• All the opportunities of a globally successful and growing company: We provide a wide variety of career paths for you at IKEA
• A company that promotes talent with plenty of support for personal development
• A working environment that honors your work-life balance
• Fair pay and a full benefits package – full thirteenth salary, holiday pay, company pension and a lot more besides
• Co-worker discount and a share in our company’s achievements with a bonus and loyalty program
• A policy of providing preferential treatment to suitable candidates with serious disabilities