E,d&i/h&w leader

Who you are

As a person you are passionate about people. You show engagement and commitment to bring the topic of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion to a next level and you work on improving the Health & Wellbeing of the many co-workers at IKEA in Belgium.
- You are motivated to contribute in creating a diverse and inclusive organization where co-workers are treated equally and in creating a workplace where the health and wellbeing of your colleagues is key.
- You have an interest in workforce Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. You have also an interest in the domain of Health & Wellbeing from an organizational point of view, and this with a broad set of practices, policies, processes, regulations and legislation.
- A good general HR knowledge is a plus. More specifically, you demonstrate an interest and knowledge of the Belgian Labor Law, policies and compliances in relation to Health & Wellbeing, Equality and Diversity & Inclusion.
- You also act as an ambassador for the IKEA culture and values and you enjoy working in a vibrant and changing multi-dimensional environment.

For this role we believe you have proven experience in HR Management or equivalent.
- As a guidance 5 years of Human Resources experience (ideally working with Diversity and Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing, strategies and implementation equivalent)
- Proven experience with handling multiple stakeholders, you are able to engage and influence key contributors in the organization. Collaboration comes natural to you.
- It is an added value if you have experience working with a Global Center of Expertise
- You are experienced in creating and implementing long-term plans, and following up on goals. Delivering results gives you energy.
- Your impactful and engaging communication reaches and activates stakeholders at all levels of the organization, from co-workers to country management.
- You have project-skills in your backpack and you have an analytical mind.
- You are self-driven and autonomous.

Your responsibilities

In the role as Equality, Diversity & Inclusion / Health-& Wellbeing Leader, you secure the roll out of the Diversity & Inclusion plan within IKEA Belgium to become an organization where everyone feels welcomed, respected, supported and valued. Be a strong contributor to the global Diversity & Inclusion agenda, partner with the people responsible for Diversity and Inclusion in each unit and cross functionally, support the Diversity and Inclusion network.

You provide expertise in and secure implementation of a great Health & Wellbeing strategy for the many co-workers within IKEA, in line with the Group Health & Wellbeing framework and Belgian Labor Law. You contribute to the global Health & Wellbeing agenda, partner with people responsible for Health & Wellbeing as well at national level as in the units and being the contact of the social partners on the topic.

You will:
On E, D & I
- Launch a 3-year plan
- From this plan launch a first set of actions in FY24
- Take stock of what has been delivered so far both on country and unit level
- Secure access to updated knowledge about market trends, latest developments and best practices in Equality, Inclusion & Diversity, as well for the country but that can also contribute to the global organization.

On Health & Wellbeing
- Secure the roll-out of the national H&W plan
- Take stock of what has been delivered so far both on country and unit level on the three H&W axes: physical, mental and financial
- Take initiative to and organize activities to improve co-worker Health & Wellbeing (all 3 angles) in the workplace. Support with the unit psycho-social risk assessments and the outcome of these.• Be an active contributor to further develop sustainable employment and lowering absenteeism and securing the LT-absence approach is implemented
- Act as key speaking partner for co-workers on Health & Wellbeing issues by providing information and support on solutions.
- Collaborate and support the strategic decisions and the implementation of different health and wellbeing practices, that are valid for the country and that can contribute to the global organization.

In general,
- Collaborate with external partners and organizations focused on the topics of Health & Wellbeing and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- Serve as a role model and an ambassador of IKEA regarding the above mentioned topics and to have impact on co-workers, but also customers and society.

In this role you will report to the Co-worker Experience Manager.

This role is located in Zaventem.

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, we like to give you the space to take control of your own development and growth. We believe in entrepreneurship and initiative and want to make it easy for you. In the first few weeks/months, you will be offered a 5-step development plan to get you started, with enough personal space to create the learning moments you need.
We offer this structure and a supportive network of colleagues who will make sure you feel comfortable in this situation and give you time to learn, make mistakes and develop.
In addition to a competitive remuneration, we offer:
- Eco-vouchers
- End-of-year bonus, holiday pay and sector premiums
- An additional allowance if you come by bike
- Private leasing of an electric bike, we are happy to give you a boost
- Comprehensive hospitalization insurance
- A private accidents insurance
- Pension savings
- We also offer extra-legal holidays, seniority holidays and for full-time colleagues 6 extra days off
- A canteen where you can eat delicious food at very democratic prices
- IKEA Tack! Loyalty reward, an additional deposit into your retirement savings based on our global results and your loyalty to IKEA
- ONE IKEA Bonus: an additional bonus based on country results
- IKEA Benefits at work: a portal offer you great discount for well-known stores and brands
- IKEA staff discount 15% on all your purchases
- A Mobile of your choice (Apple or Android) and a corresponding subscription
- Team outings & staff parties, because togetherness is very important to us
- A nice extra in case of legal cohabitation/marriage/birth/retirements to celebrate these beautiful moments