HR Business Partner - Retail BC

Sobeys; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Canadian company as a Human Resources Business Partner, where you will align business objectives with employees and management in Retail Operations. You will provide strategic HR support, lead initiatives, and ensure compliance with employment legislation while fostering a positive work environment. This role offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive Total Rewards package.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Retirement plans

Employee discounts

Development resources

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and guidance on employee relations issues.
• Lead HR initiatives and projects, collaborating with partners.
• Administer Total Rewards programs including salary and benefits.

Skills

Coaching

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Education

Degree in HR or related field

Job description

Requisition ID: 189199
Career Group: Corporate Office Careers
Job Category: HR Ops BC & Retail Program Management
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)
Province: British Columbia
City: Burnaby, Victoria
Location: Vancouver Office, Victoria Office

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 Nova Scotia and now operate in communities across the country with over 1,600 stores under banners like Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores, and others.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Sobeys offers exciting opportunities and is seeking talented individuals to join our team. Currently, we have a contract position for a Human Resources Business Partner.

The HRBP will align business objectives with employees and management in our Retail Operations, serving as a strategic partner, consultant, and advisor on HR-related issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Individual Accountabilities:

• Provide coaching, advice, and guidance on employee relations issues, including policy violations, investigations, discipline, and terminations.
• Ensure consistent deployment of Leadership Development programs, HR tools, systems, policies, and procedures.
• Advise management on collective agreement administration, employment law, labor law, and Human Rights issues.
• Collaborate with Labour Relations on negotiations and collective agreement administration.
• Lead HR initiatives and projects, collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Partner with Store Managers to lead investigations and provide recommendations.
• Handle legal employment issues, representing the organization at mediations/arbitrations.
• Contribute to the development of COE programs and execute Employee Programs.
• Administer Total Rewards programs including salary, benefits, pensions, and incentives.
• Support and lead Store Manager and Department Manager Training Programs, including talent acquisition and progress monitoring.
• Foster a positive work environment among operational leadership, management, and employees.
• Coach and support leaders on employee engagement initiatives and communication.
• Manage performance review processes and develop workforce plans, including succession planning.
• Support salary reviews, incentive programs, and compensation decisions for management roles.
• Assist with store openings, closings, and transitions regarding recruitment, exits, and legal compliance.
• Support complex employee-related procedures such as WCB, STD, LTD, LOA, and RTW.
• Advocate for change, support business transitions, and educate franchisees on employment tools.
• Monitor wage equity and conduct audits to ensure compliance with regulations.

Support Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to develop and implement systems, tools, and policies.
• Partner with the IHM team on employee leaves and return-to-work processes.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition for recruitment efforts.
• Liaise with legal counsel on legal matters and participate in mediations/arbitrations.
• Assist Compensation with salary review and incentive programs.
• Support Talent Management and Learning & Development initiatives.
• Work with the L&D team on curriculum development and training facilitation.
• Partner with management and union representatives to ensure consistent disciplinary and dispute resolution processes.
• Support collective bargaining and agreement administration.
• Identify change impacts from store/RSC initiatives and develop mitigation strategies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of HR Generalist experience.
• Knowledge of all HR components and employment legislation.
• Degree, diploma, or certification in HR or related field; undergraduate degree preferred.
• Understanding of human behavior, business management, and strategy.
• Ability to support multiple districts and operate in union/non-union models.
• Retail experience is preferred.
• Strong influencing, coaching, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent HR technical skills and legal knowledge.

* Note: Regular travel is required for this position.

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

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including health and dental coverage, retirement plans, employee discounts, and development resources.

We are committed to accessibility and will accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.