Director, People & Culture Business Partner

Wittington Investments, Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Toronto seeks a Director, People & Culture Business Partner to oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. This role involves strategic HR leadership and collaboration with business leaders to align HR initiatives with corporate goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience and a commitment to fostering a high-performance culture.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Flexible benefits starting day one

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, ideally as a business partner.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of HR initiatives.
• Align HR strategies with business goals.
• Support talent management and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Talent Management

Education

Post-secondary education in business, HR, or related field

CHRP

Job description

Director, People & Culture Business Partner

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About Us

Wittington Investments, Limited, a private Canadian company, is the holding company of the Weston group of companies, including George Weston Limited, Loblaw Companies Limited, and Choice Properties REIT.

George Weston Limited, founded in 1882, is a Canadian public company with two segments: Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada's largest food and drug retailer, and Choice Properties REIT, a diversified real estate investment trust. The group employs over 200,000 people and is one of Canada's largest private sector employers.

Headquartered in mid-town Toronto, our team is diverse, purpose-driven, and results-oriented.

About the Role

The Director, People & Culture Business Partner will oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, communication, and performance management. They will develop HR and corporate strategies, identify organizational gaps, support professional development, and ensure programs align with Wittington’s values and culture.

Responsibilities

1. Act as a strategic HRBP, leading the development and implementation of initiatives for the client group.
2. Support HR programs by building strong relationships with business leaders.
3. Collaborate with recruitment to attract, retain, and develop talent, ensuring succession planning aligns with business needs.
4. Align HR strategies with business goals to add value and address complex issues.
5. Support compensation design and decisions.
6. Lead talent management, coaching, and performance reviews to foster a high-performance culture.
7. Enable engagement and culture initiatives, ensuring legal compliance.
8. Advise leaders on organizational issues and leadership development.
9. Support employee relations and communication strategies.
10. Collaborate with immigration lawyers on immigration needs.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in business, HR, or related field, preferably with CHRP.
• 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, ideally as a business partner.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and inclusive culture
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities
• Hybrid work environment
• Flexible benefits starting day one
• Wellness programs

Note: Must work on-site at least 4 days/week (Monday-Thursday).

Wittington Investments is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We value all perspectives and contributions. For accommodations during the recruitment process, contact [e-mail]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.