What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk & Compliance Manager position at IKEA?
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
• At least 3-years of previous retail Safety & Security Management experience, or at least 3-years IKEA Risk &
Compliance experience including internal training programs to develop towards a Risk & Compliance Manager
position.
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal, State, and Local legislation regarding safety, security, and risk in a
retail environment.
• Previous experience with running/implementing a comprehensive safety program and security program in a
retail environment.
• Previous experience performing risk assessments, investigating safety and security incidents including
internal & external theft and fraud investigations, performing root cause analysis, completing and overseeing
incident reporting, performing crisis management, monitoring compliance for data privacy, implementing and
training de-escalation methods, and managing safety and security vendors.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
with strong attention to detail.
Candidates in Oregon, New York, and St. Louis, MO, must be eligible to obtain a security guard license as required by applicable local law. Obtaining the security guard license is a required condition of employment for this role.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Hires, onboards and trains the co-workers. Directs the overall selection, onboarding, development of coworkers. Creates individual development plans to secure succession. Manages resource planning, co-worker
relations issues and performance and delegates responsibilities. Ensures we have a highly competent and
performing team capable of delivering and excellent customer shopping experience. Oversees the day-to-day
performance of the Risk & Compliance team.
• Executes various compliance tasks including assessments, follow-up, training, and statistical reports related
to Ingka Group Policies and Standards, U.S. Business Risk & Compliance policies, and national/local
applicable laws and regulatory requirements including but not limited to: Global Safety & Security Manual,
U.S. Retail Risk & Compliance Operations Manual, Crisis Manual, fire safety (NFPA), occupational safety
(OSHA/NIOSH), food safety (Food Safety Modernization Act), Payment Card Industry (PCI) Standards, data
privacy and information security, Product Safety (CPSC), Worker's Compensation, General Liability.
• Oversees the safety and security of people and property within the site/unit and supports the unit Manager
with identifying, managing, and mitigating risks in the unit, and gathering and communicating unit safety and
security KPI's
• Establishes and updates various business plans and action plans including but not limited to: Safety Action
Plan, Business Plan, SecCheck Action Plan, and IKEA Blue Action Plan.
• Initiates, monitors, and responds to internal and external incidents and ensures rapid response, investigation,
and documentation and reporting of all incidents and emergency situations. Ensures thorough
documentation of all incidents that relate to potential liability for IKEA, educates the location R&C team on
appropriate language for incident reports, and reviews incident reports for quality and accuracy.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for the location's liability claims and is the point of contact for insurance
related matters, which includes ensuring property preservation, and potential or existing insurance claims.
• Minimizes theft and fraud, provides support to the Field Safety & Security Specialist with internal
investigations with accuracy, security and confidentiality.
• Leads the unit's physical security program and safety program by education, assessing (auditing) and
maintaining standards throughout the property. Works closely with outside agencies (police, fire
department, fraud agencies, insurance companies, attorneys, OSHA, Health Department) as required to
ensure compliance with all local and national laws regarding safety and security. Works with outside safety
and security vendors as needed under scope of existing contracts.
• Works in partnership with the Unit Management and/or Field Safety & Security regarding sensitive issues,
including but not limited to harassment, Co-worker misconduct, information security incidents, and lawsuits.
TOGETHER AS A TEAM
You could think that we have supernatural powers, but the truth is that our team is really great at putting our insights together to detect potential risks early on. We’re a diverse group of people who work together to protect and strengthen the IKEA brand through our laser focus on risk management, data protection, compliance, business operations, health and safety. Thanks to us our assets, co-workers, visitors and customers can feel safe. At least we think that’s pretty cool!
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
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
* Hires, onboards and trains the co-workers. Directs the overall selection, onboarding, development of coworkers. Creates individual development plans to secure succession. Manages resource planning, co-worker relations issues and performance and delegates responsibilities. Ensures we have a highly competent and performing team capable of delivering and excellent customer shopping experience. Oversees the day-to-day performance of the Risk & Compliance team.
* Executes various compliance tasks including assessments, follow-up, training, and statistical reports related to Ingka Group Policies and Standards, U.S. Business Risk & Compliance policies, and national/local applicable laws and regulatory requirements including but not limited to: Global Safety & Security Manual, U.S. Retail Risk & Compliance Operations Manual, Crisis Manual, fire safety (NFPA), occupational safety (OSHA/NIOSH), food safety (Food Safety Modernization Act), Payment Card Industry (PCI) Standards, data privacy and information security, Product Safety (CPSC), Worker's Compensation, General Liability.
* Oversees the safety and security of people and property within the site/unit and supports the unit Manager with identifying, managing, and mitigating risks in the unit, and gathering and communicating unit safety and security KPI's
* Establishes and updates various business plans and action plans including but not limited to: Safety Action Plan, Business Plan, SecCheck Action Plan, and IKEA Blue Action Plan.
* Initiates, monitors, and responds to internal and external incidents and ensures rapid response, investigation, and documentation and reporting of all incidents and emergency situations. Ensures thorough documentation of all incidents that relate to potential liability for IKEA, educates the location R&C team on appropriate language for incident reports, and reviews incident reports for quality and accuracy.
* Serves as the subject matter expert for the location's liability claims and is the point of contact for insurance related matters, which includes ensuring property preservation, and potential or existing insurance claims.
* Minimizes theft and fraud, provides support to the Field Safety & Security Specialist with internal investigations with accuracy, security and confidentiality.
* Leads the unit's physical security program and safety program by education, assessing (auditing) and maintaining standards throughout the property. Works closely with outside agencies (police, fire department, fraud agencies, insurance companies, attorneys, OSHA, Health Department) as required to ensure compliance with all local and national laws regarding safety and security. Works with outside safety and security vendors as needed under scope of existing contracts.
* Works in partnership with the Unit Management and/or Field Safety & Security regarding sensitive issues, including but not limited to harassment, Co-worker misconduct, information security incidents, and lawsuits.
• At least 3-years of previous retail Safety & Security Management experience, or at least 3-years IKEA Risk &
Compliance experience including internal training programs to develop towards a Risk & Compliance Manager
position.
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal, State, and Local legislation regarding safety, security, and risk in a
retail environment.
• Previous experience with running/implementing a comprehensive safety program and security program in a
retail environment.
• Previous experience performing risk assessments, investigating safety and security incidents including
internal & external theft and fraud investigations, performing root cause analysis, completing and overseeing
incident reporting, performing crisis management, monitoring compliance for data privacy, implementing and
training de-escalation methods, and managing safety and security vendors.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
with strong attention to detail.
Candidates in Oregon, New York, and St. Louis, MO, must be eligible to obtain a security guard license as required by applicable local law. Obtaining the security guard license is a required condition of employment for this role.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Hires, onboards and trains the co-workers. Directs the overall selection, onboarding, development of coworkers. Creates individual development plans to secure succession. Manages resource planning, co-worker
relations issues and performance and delegates responsibilities. Ensures we have a highly competent and
performing team capable of delivering and excellent customer shopping experience. Oversees the day-to-day
performance of the Risk & Compliance team.
• Executes various compliance tasks including assessments, follow-up, training, and statistical reports related
to Ingka Group Policies and Standards, U.S. Business Risk & Compliance policies, and national/local
applicable laws and regulatory requirements including but not limited to: Global Safety & Security Manual,
U.S. Retail Risk & Compliance Operations Manual, Crisis Manual, fire safety (NFPA), occupational safety
(OSHA/NIOSH), food safety (Food Safety Modernization Act), Payment Card Industry (PCI) Standards, data
privacy and information security, Product Safety (CPSC), Worker's Compensation, General Liability.
• Oversees the safety and security of people and property within the site/unit and supports the unit Manager
with identifying, managing, and mitigating risks in the unit, and gathering and communicating unit safety and
security KPI's
• Establishes and updates various business plans and action plans including but not limited to: Safety Action
Plan, Business Plan, SecCheck Action Plan, and IKEA Blue Action Plan.
• Initiates, monitors, and responds to internal and external incidents and ensures rapid response, investigation,
and documentation and reporting of all incidents and emergency situations. Ensures thorough
documentation of all incidents that relate to potential liability for IKEA, educates the location R&C team on
appropriate language for incident reports, and reviews incident reports for quality and accuracy.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for the location's liability claims and is the point of contact for insurance
related matters, which includes ensuring property preservation, and potential or existing insurance claims.
• Minimizes theft and fraud, provides support to the Field Safety & Security Specialist with internal
investigations with accuracy, security and confidentiality.
• Leads the unit's physical security program and safety program by education, assessing (auditing) and
maintaining standards throughout the property. Works closely with outside agencies (police, fire
department, fraud agencies, insurance companies, attorneys, OSHA, Health Department) as required to
ensure compliance with all local and national laws regarding safety and security. Works with outside safety
and security vendors as needed under scope of existing contracts.
• Works in partnership with the Unit Management and/or Field Safety & Security regarding sensitive issues,
including but not limited to harassment, Co-worker misconduct, information security incidents, and lawsuits.
TOGETHER AS A TEAM
You could think that we have supernatural powers, but the truth is that our team is really great at putting our insights together to detect potential risks early on. We’re a diverse group of people who work together to protect and strengthen the IKEA brand through our laser focus on risk management, data protection, compliance, business operations, health and safety. Thanks to us our assets, co-workers, visitors and customers can feel safe. At least we think that’s pretty cool!
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
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
* Hires, onboards and trains the co-workers. Directs the overall selection, onboarding, development of coworkers. Creates individual development plans to secure succession. Manages resource planning, co-worker relations issues and performance and delegates responsibilities. Ensures we have a highly competent and performing team capable of delivering and excellent customer shopping experience. Oversees the day-to-day performance of the Risk & Compliance team.
* Executes various compliance tasks including assessments, follow-up, training, and statistical reports related to Ingka Group Policies and Standards, U.S. Business Risk & Compliance policies, and national/local applicable laws and regulatory requirements including but not limited to: Global Safety & Security Manual, U.S. Retail Risk & Compliance Operations Manual, Crisis Manual, fire safety (NFPA), occupational safety (OSHA/NIOSH), food safety (Food Safety Modernization Act), Payment Card Industry (PCI) Standards, data privacy and information security, Product Safety (CPSC), Worker's Compensation, General Liability.
* Oversees the safety and security of people and property within the site/unit and supports the unit Manager with identifying, managing, and mitigating risks in the unit, and gathering and communicating unit safety and security KPI's
* Establishes and updates various business plans and action plans including but not limited to: Safety Action Plan, Business Plan, SecCheck Action Plan, and IKEA Blue Action Plan.
* Initiates, monitors, and responds to internal and external incidents and ensures rapid response, investigation, and documentation and reporting of all incidents and emergency situations. Ensures thorough documentation of all incidents that relate to potential liability for IKEA, educates the location R&C team on appropriate language for incident reports, and reviews incident reports for quality and accuracy.
* Serves as the subject matter expert for the location's liability claims and is the point of contact for insurance related matters, which includes ensuring property preservation, and potential or existing insurance claims.
* Minimizes theft and fraud, provides support to the Field Safety & Security Specialist with internal investigations with accuracy, security and confidentiality.
* Leads the unit's physical security program and safety program by education, assessing (auditing) and maintaining standards throughout the property. Works closely with outside agencies (police, fire department, fraud agencies, insurance companies, attorneys, OSHA, Health Department) as required to ensure compliance with all local and national laws regarding safety and security. Works with outside safety and security vendors as needed under scope of existing contracts.
* Works in partnership with the Unit Management and/or Field Safety & Security regarding sensitive issues, including but not limited to harassment, Co-worker misconduct, information security incidents, and lawsuits.
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