HR Business Partner, Retail

Ready to Make an impact?

The HRBP is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in our Retail Operations. The position serves as a strategic partner, consultant and advisor to management on human resource-related issues.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

Provide coaching, advice and guidance to leaders on employee relations issues, including; policy violations, investigations, discipline and terminations Accountable for the consistent deployment of Leadership Development curriculum as well as HR tools, systems, processes, policies and procedures
Provide professional advice to Operations Management in relation to collective agreement administration, employment Law, labour law Human Rights matters and any other issues which require conflict resolution
Work with Labour Relations in collective Agreement negotiations and on the administration of collective agreements (as applicable)
Lead various HR initiatives/ projects while collaborating with appropriate partners within as well as outside of HR
Partner with Store Manager to lead investigations on employee relations issues and provide expert recommendations to leaders
Lead investigations on Legal employment issues; represent the organization at mediation
Provide input on the development of COE programs and accountable to execute Employee Programs developed by COEs
Responsible to ensure Total Rewards (salary, benefits, pension, incentive) are administered in support of policies and guidelines
Accountable to support, manage and lead various facets of the Store Manager Training Program and Department Manager Training Program including but not limited to the talent acquisition and selection processes as well as monitoring and supporting trainers and trainees’ progress in the program
Drive the creation and maintenance of a positive work environment between Operation Leadership, Store Management and all front line employees
Coach, advise and support leaders on all aspects of employee engagement through annual engagement survey and engagement scorecard and ensure consistently high levels of Employee/Mgmt communication
Manage and support leaders through the annual performance review process
Lead the development and execution of an integrated workforce plan. Facilitate the performance calibration and succession planning processes as well as development plans to create a talent pipeline which supports operational requirements on an ongoing basis
Support leaders through the annual salary review process and incentive program
Provide guidance to the leader in areas such as salary recommendations for new hires, transfers, relocations, and promotions of Store and Department Management positions
Support store openings, closings and conversions in the areas of recruitment, severance/exits, etc.
Support retail operations with complex WCB, STD, LTD, LOA and RTW/GRTW procedures
Act as a catalyst for change, encourage and support the business with transition

What you have to offer:

5 years related Human Resource experience (at the Generalist Level)
Demonstrated knowledge/experience in all components of the generalist Human Resources function
Degree, diploma or certification in Human Resources or associated field or equivalent experience. Undergraduate degree preferred
Sound knowledge/understanding of provincial employment legislation
Demonstrated understanding of human behavior, as well as business management, operations and strategy
Demonstrated ability to be agile and support multiple Operational districts (preferred)
Retail experience preferred
Regular travel required, therefore a valid drivers license is required

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