Director, Human Resources, Supply Chain (Quebec)

Sobeys; Terrebonne; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobeys Inc. in Quebec seeks a Senior Human Resources Director to support five warehouse locations, partnering with the Supply Chain leadership team to drive labour relations and organisational effectiveness.

You will lead a team of HR Business Partners, advance talent management, coaching, succession planning, and employee engagement while ensuring compliant practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR and Labour Relations experience.
• Strong unionized environment experience.
• Knowledge of collective agreements, grievances, and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Advise operational leaders on labour relations and HR matters across Quebec warehouses.
• Lead or support workplace investigations and discipline procedures.
• Oversee onboarding, performance reviews, development planning and retention initiatives.

Skills

HR leadership

Labor relations

Employee relations

Coaching & development

Job description

Director, Human Resources, Supply Chain (Quebec)

Job Description

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Director to support our network of five warehouses across Quebec. As a key member of the Supply Chain leadership team, you will serve as a trusted advisor to operational leaders on labour relations, employee relations, talent management, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. You will lead a team of HR Business Partners and play a critical role in fostering positive employee and labour-management relationships while supporting business performance in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Focus On

Labour relations and human resources matters

• Provide strong suppor for HR and labour relations mattesr for warehouse operations across Quebec.
• Build and maintain constructive and collaborative relationships with union representatives, employees, and operational leaders.
• Provide expert support for interpretation and application of collective agreements, employment legislation, and company policies.
• Support grievance resolution, disputes and workplace issues while minimizing organizational risk.
• Provide expert guidance regarding discipline, attendance, performance, accommodations, administrative matters and terminations.
• Lead or support workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, misconduct or policy violations.

Leadership Partnership & Coaching

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Supply Chain leaders on complex people matters.
• Coach leaders in performance management, conflict resolution, accountability and engagement.
• Strengthen leadership capability through development initiatives and coaching
• Lead the employee lifecycle including onboarding, goal setting, performance reviews, development planning, talent reviews, succession planning and retention initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to identify talent needs and strengthen engagement and retention.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of HR Business Partners.
• Foster a high-performing and collaborative HR team culture.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR and Labour Relations experience.
• Strong unionized environment experience.
• Expert knowledge of collective agreement administration, grievances, employee relations and workplace investigations.
• Knowledge of Quebec employment and labour legislation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of English is required, as the candidate will be expected to work closely with peers in other provinces in planning, developing and implementing processes and participating in key national strategic projects.

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Who we are

Sobeys is one of Canada's leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

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Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.