HR Director, Supply Chain Operations - Transport

Loblaw Companies Limited; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian retail organization is seeking an HR Director for Supply Chain Operations in Calgary. This role involves directing HR activities and supporting transport operations nationally, fostering a strong functional team, and driving leadership initiatives. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, a post-secondary degree, and over 7 years of HR experience. The position requires excellent communication abilities and a commitment to sustainability and diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Flexible working conditions

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of multifaceted leadership experience in HR.
• Experience in client relation management with senior level expertise.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong functional team.
• Support the business in driving culture and initiatives.
• Develop, lead, and implement leadership development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary degree

CHRP designation

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

The HR Director, Supply Chain Operations - Transport directs a team of HRBP’s and TAS’s supporting Transport Operations Nationally. This role provides mentorship, support and leadership to the team in all facets of HR including engagement, leadership planning, recruitment, organization design and efficiency, compensation and HR standard methodologies.

Please note we are open to candidates in Ontario (Greater Toronto Area) or the Calgary area. There is also occasional travel required for this role approximately 10%.

What You'll Do:

• Build and maintain a strong functional team through effective recruiting, training, mentoring, team building, and leadership planning.
• Operate as a key enabler to the business, as it drives Blue Culture and our b3 initiative – counsel, guide, facilitate, and allow the business to lead and drive.
• Support a results‑driven, dedicated division/region, through role transparency, compensation management, mentoring, training and development.
• Cultivate and maintain strong internal relationships with key business leaders and collaborators.
• Participate as a key member of the management team helping to determine and achieve the business unit’s objectives.
• Develop, lead and support the implementation of leadership development and management training initiatives to support and improve organizational performance and alignment.
• Serve as a mentor and confidante to leaders around people and organizational issues and leadership development.
• Collaborate closely with HR Directors from the DC based teams, ensuring alignment across supply chain operations on people strategy, plans and tactics.
• Enable and drive robust succession planning processes and discipline at multiple levels, and coach leaders on related development opportunities.
• Be a key strategic member of the HR team, developing dynamic HR strategies and policies.
• Lead the development and implementation of Change Management initiatives.
• Other duties as needed and assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Post‑secondary degree or equivalent experience.
• CHRP designation or post‑graduate degree an asset.
• Minimum 7+ plus years of multifaceted leadership experience in HR with proven expertise in the area of client relation management including senior level.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, risk, and changing direction of projects and strategies.
• Ability to work effectively in high‑pressure situations that require timely and sound decision making and may involve confidential or sensitive matters.
• An entrepreneurial and customer service related mindset, enabling the growth of our supply chain service options in your business partners and their teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and management skills and high professional standards for customer service and work quality.
• Excellent problem‑solving, critical thinking, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively verbally or through written documents.
• Significant Supply Chain, retail and corporate business and financial savvy is a very meaningful asset, as well as general HR and Labour Relations functional knowledge.
• Provides solutions by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required.
• Display willingness to make decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgment, and make timely decisions.
• Willingness and proficiency to work independently, with a high degree of personal accountability and drive.
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions. Able to work with diverse personalities and styles.
• Digital literacy skills to produce and interpret reports, documents, and presentations.
• Knowledge of HR related principles and best working practices and procedures, employment standards legislation and other regulatory requirements.
• Travel is required for the role.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision‑making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long‑standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.