HR Business Partner - Retail BC

Jace Holdings Ltd.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Canadian company as an HR Business Partner, where you will align business objectives with employees and management. Your role involves providing strategic HR advice, leading initiatives, and fostering a positive work environment in a hybrid model. With a focus on employee relations and development, you will contribute to the overall success of the organization while enjoying a comprehensive Total Rewards package.

Benefits

Virtual health care

Retirement and savings plans

10% in-store discount

Learning and development resources

Parental leave top-up

Paid vacation and days off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR Generalist experience.
• Knowledge of HR components and employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and guidance on employee relations issues.
• Lead HR initiatives and collaborate with internal partners.
• Support leaders in salary reviews and performance management.

Skills

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Coaching

Influence

Education

Degree in Human Resources

Job description

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Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an opportunity as Human Resources Business Partner.

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 :

Individual Accountabilities

• 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 conflict resolution
• Work with Labour Relations in collective agreement negotiations and administration (as applicable)
• Lead various HR initiatives / projects collaborating with internal and external partners
• Partner with Store Managers to lead investigations on employee relations issues and provide recommendations
• Lead investigations on legal employment issues; represent the organization at mediation / arbitration
• Contribute to the development of COE programs and execute Employee Programs developed by COEs
• Ensure Total Rewards (salary, benefits, pension, incentives) are administered according to policies and guidelines
• Support and lead facets of Store Manager and Department Manager Training Programs, including talent acquisition and progress monitoring
• Foster a positive work environment between Operations Leadership, Store Management, and front-line employees
• Coach and advise leaders on employee engagement initiatives and communication
• Manage and support leaders through performance reviews
• Develop and execute workforce plans, including calibration, succession planning, and development
• Support leaders in salary reviews, incentive programs, and compensation decisions
• Assist with store openings, closings, and conversions in recruitment and exit processes
• Support retail operations with complex WCB, STD, LTD, LOA, and RTW procedures
• Act as a catalyst for change and support business transitions
• Provide employment counsel to Franchisees and educate on HR tools
• Monitor wage equity compliance and conduct audits for provincial regulations

Key Support Accountabilities

• Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence on system, process, and policy development
• Partner with Integrated Health Management team on employee leaves and return-to-work processes
• Work with Talent Acquisition on staffing needs
• Liaise with legal counsel on legal HR matters and participate in mediations / arbitrations
• Assist Compensation with salary review and incentive programs
• Support Talent Management and Learning & Development initiatives and curriculum development
• Partner with Operations and union representatives to ensure consistent discipline and dispute resolution
• Support collective agreement negotiations and administration
• Work with cross-functional teams on change impact mitigation

What you have to offer :

• 5+ years of HR Generalist experience
• Knowledge of all HR components and employment legislation
• Degree, diploma, or certification in Human Resources or related field; undergraduate preferred
• Strong understanding of human behavior, business management, operations, and strategy
• Ability to support multiple districts and operate in union / non-union models
• Influence, coaching, and advisory skills for leadership and business partners
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to prioritize and perform under pressure
• Investigative skills and corrective action planning
• Technical HR skills and legal knowledge
• This position requires regular travel

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Our hybrid work model requires presence at an office location at least three days per week to foster collaboration and team culture.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, designed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Note : Salary estimates from external websites are not monitored or provided by Sobeys. Compensation will be discussed with candidates during the hiring process based on experience, location, and market conditions.

Our Total Rewards include :

• Virtual health care and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement and savings plans
• 10% in-store discount and other benefits
• Learning and development resources
• Parental leave top-up
• Paid vacation and days off

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

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