HR Business Partner - Discount

• Responsible to advise and support the Director of Operations and Franchisees/Store Managers on matters related to employee/labor relations and the HR function
• Accountable for the consistent deployment of HR tools, systems, processes, policies and procedures and leadership development curriculum
• Provide professional advice to Operations Management in relation to collective agreement administration, employment law, labor law, human rights matters, and any other issues which require conflict resolution
• Provide a strong voice within Retail operations as the advocate for HR requirements and employee considerations
• Work with Labour Relations in collective agreement negotiations and on the administration of collective agreements (as applicable)
• Partner with the Franchisees/Store Managers to investigate and address employee issues while ensuring consistency in progressive discipline and investigations
• Ensure that we have consistently high levels of Management/Employee communications throughout our locations
• Drive the creation and maintenance of a positive work environment between Operations Leadership, Store Management and all front-line employees
• Proactively works with operations management to ensure that company policy, procedures and, where they exist, collective agreements are administered appropriately
• Makes recommendations on unique issues not covered by current policies/ procedure and proposes policy changes
• Coach managers through the progressive discipline and termination process
• Liaise with security and legal counsel as required
• Work with the recruitment team(s) to coordinate external recruitment plans (new stores/job fairs)
• Coordinate employee position changes and store openings/closings/conversions
• Lead the development and execution of an integrated workforce plan, succession plan and overall talent development plan to create a talent pipeline which supports operational requirements on an ongoing basis
• Assists with WCB, STD, LTD, LOA and RTW procedures
• Coach franchisees to enhance HR capabilities

• Works with management, and where they exist, union representatives, to ensure consistent approach to progressive discipline action, termination decisions, and dispute resolutions
• Working closely with the Leadership Development function, supports all initiatives through curriculum development, training, and/or facilitation of learning with operations staff as required
• Collaborate with HR CoEs to influence development, testing and deployment of new or enhanced systems, tools, processes programs and policies
• Work with Labor Relations function to support collective agreement negotiations and the administration of collective agreements
• Works with the IHM and OHS teams to ensure a safe work environment and adherence to return to work procedures

• 3 + years HR Generalist experience or equivalent
• Undergraduate degree preferred and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Retail experience preferred
• Ability to negotiate and resolve conflict
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to effectively create and manage workforce plans
• Ability to conduct investigations and take corrective action
• Ability to coach, advise and partner effectively with Operations Leadership
• Excellent technical HR skills and understanding of employment, Human Rights and Labour laws
• Understanding of the principles of adult learning and engagement
• Ability to facilitate leadership training sessions

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Parental leave top-up
• Paid Vacation and Days-off

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