HR Business Partner - Retail BC

Jace Holdings Ltd.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Human Resource Business Partner, where you will play a crucial role in aligning business objectives with employee needs. This position offers the chance to influence HR strategies, support management in employee relations, and lead various HR initiatives. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and community impact, making a difference in the lives of employees and customers alike. If you have a passion for human resources and a desire to foster a positive work environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health and Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance

Retirement and Savings Plan

10% In-store Discount

Learning and Development Resources

Parental Leave Top-up

Paid Vacation and Days-off

Qualifications

• 5 years of HR experience at the Generalist Level.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and human behavior.
• Ability to influence and coach Operations Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and guidance on employee relations issues.
• Lead HR initiatives and collaborate with management.
• Manage performance review and salary processes.

Skills

Employee Relations

Conflict Resolution

Human Resources Management

Coaching and Advising

Negotiation Skills

Legislation Knowledge

Performance Management

Education

Degree in Human Resources

Diploma in Human Resources

Certification in HR

Tools

HR Management Systems

Job description

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

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 Ressource 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 any other issues which require conflict resolution
• Work with Labour Relations in collective Agreement negotiations and on the administration of collective agreements (as applicable)
• Lead various HR initiatives/ projects while collaborating with appropriate partners within as well as outside of HR
• Partner with Store Manager to lead investigations on employee relations issues and provide expert recommendations to leaders
• Lead investigations on Legal employment issues; represent the organization at mediation/arbitration
• Provide input on the development of COE programs and accountable to execute Employee Programs developed by COEs
• Responsible to ensure Total Rewards (salary, benefits, pension, incentive) are administered in support of policies and guidelines
• Accountable to support, manage and lead various facets of the Store Manager Training Program and Department Manager Training Program including but not limited to the talent acquisition and selection processes as well as monitoring and supporting trainers and trainees’ progress in the program
• Drive the creation and maintenance of a positive work environment between Operation Leadership, Store Management and all front line employees
• Coach, advise and support leaders on all aspects of employee engagement through annual engagement survey and engagement scorecard and ensure consistently high levels of Employee/Mgmt communication
• Manage and support leaders through the annual performance review process
• Lead the development and execution of an integrated workforce plan. Facilitate the performance calibration and succession planning processes as well as development plans to create a talent pipeline which supports operational requirements on an ongoing basis
• Support leaders through the annual salary review process and incentive program
• Provide guidance to the leader in areas such as salary recommendations for new hires, transfers, relocations, and promotions of Store and Department Management positions (RSC Led and other management positions).
• Support store openings, closings and conversions in the areas of recruitment, severance/exits, etc. (Support facility opening, closings and integrations in the areas of recruitment, severance/exits, etc.)
• Support retail operations with complex WCB, STD, LTD, LOA and RTW/GRTW procedures
• Act as a catalyst for change and encourage and support the business with transition
• Provide counsel to Franchise (non-union RSC’s) on employment matters and educate them on tools available
• Monitor wage equity compliance and/or conduct wage equity audits to ensure organizational compliance with provincial regulations

Key Support Accountabilities

• Collaborate with the HR Centres of Excellence (CoE) to influence development, testing and deployment of new or enhanced systems, tools, processes, programs and policies
• Collaborate with Integrated Health Management (IHM) team on employee leaves (WCB, STD, LTD) and assist with return to work as needed
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruitment and selection of new staff
• Liaise with legal council on employee related legal matters; Attend local mediation/arbitrations if required
• Assist Compensation in the administration of the annual salary review and incentive program
• Support the administration of Talent Management and Learning and Development CoE’s in new or annual program rollouts
• Specifically partner with the L&D Leadership Development function, support all initiatives through curriculum development, training and/or facilitation of learning with Operations staff as required
• Partner with Operations Management, Store Management, and where they exist, union representatives to ensure consistent approach to progressive discipline action, termination decisions and dispute resolutions
• Partner with Labour Relations function to support collective agreement negotiations and the administration of collective agreements
• Work with Cross functional store/RSC innovation teams to identify change impacts from store/RSC initiatives and appropriate mitigation strategies

What you have to offer:

• 5 years related Human Resource experience (at the Generalist Level)
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience in all components of the generalist Human Resources function
• Degree, diploma or certification in Human Resources or associated field or equivalent experience. Undergraduate degree preferred
• Sound knowledge/understanding of provincial employment legislation
• Demonstrated understanding of human behavior, as well as business management, operations and strategy
• Demonstrated ability to be agile and support multiple Operational districts (preferred) (operating models: union/nonunion)
• Ability to influence, coach, and advise Operations Leadership and business partners effectively
• Ability to negotiate and resolve conflict
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to conduct investigations, present findings, determine appropriate resolution and take corrective action
• Excellent technical HR skills and understanding of employment, Human Rights and Labour laws
  

* Please note that this position requires regular travel

#LI-MM1

#LI-Hybrid

At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.

Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy.

We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque:

• 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

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.