HR Manager, People & Talent

Kohl & Frisch Limited; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus or commission structure

Pension Plan

Health, dental, vision

Personal Days

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Wellness programs/Vacation Pay

Exclusive memberships and discounts

Job summary

Kohl & Frisch Limited is seeking an HR Manager, People and Talent to partner strategically on employee relations and to drive talent strategies across the organization. The role focuses on talent acquisition, employer branding, learning and development, and leadership growth.

Responsibilities include guiding managers on HR policies, coaching staff, implementing performance improvement processes, and overseeing onboarding and talent initiatives.

Qualifications

• University degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience with expertise in talent acquisition, learning, and development.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills—written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Address Office employee inquiries and concerns with HR policy guidance.
• Coach and train managers in communication, feedback, recognition and interaction with employees.
• Monitor performance improvement processes including PIPs for underperforming staff.
• Oversee Talent Acquisition for office roles and Distribution Centre workforce needs.
• Develop onboarding programs and identify talent management improvement opportunities.
• Lead creation of learning strategy and leadership development programs.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Leadership

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Learning & Development

Employee Relations

Multimodal Learning Delivery

Education

University degree in Human Resources

CHRP designation

Job description

Founded in 1916, Kohl & Frisch Limited has a solid reputation in the healthcare industry that distinguishes it as the only national, Canadian-owned and operated wholesale distributor. A family-owned company, it is one of Canada’s leading national distributors and is the essential link between pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers. Kohl & Frisch is fully equipped to service large chain retailers, independent pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals for all their Rx, OTC, home healthcare, and front shop needs.

About The Role

The HR Manager, People and Talent is a strategic partner that supports employee relations in addition to driving the vision and execution of company-wide talent strategies that attract, develop, and retain top talent. In collaboration with the Director, Human Resources, the primary focus of the position will be on leading through innovative approaches to talent acquisition, employer branding, learning and development, and leadership growth.

Employee Relations

• Primary contact to address Office employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance and support on HR policies and procedures.
• Protect the interests of the company and employees in accordance with company policies and provincial law and regulations. Minimizes risk.
• Coach and train managers in their communication, feedback, recognition, and interaction responsibilities with the employees who report to them. Ensure managers know how to successfully, ethically, honestly, and legally communicate with employees.
• Monitor the implementation of a performance improvement process with non-performing employees including Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)
• Support Leave of Absence and Disability Management processes

Talent

• Participate in the development of departmental goals, objectives, and systems as it relates to Talent Acquisition & Talent Management.
• Responsible for Talent Acquisition at K+F including recruitment of office roles, oversight of Distribution Centre workforce needs and external vendor relationships.
• Develop programs to support talent landscape including performance management, interview guides, skills matrices and training for hiring managers.
• Oversee Onboarding initiatives for new employees.
• Identify opportunities for improvement for Talent Management.

Learning and Development

• Lead the creation of K+F’s learning strategy that optimizes new and best in class strategies to ensure associates at all levels receive learning relevant to current and future roles
• Conduct needs analyses by partnering with HR team and business leaders, and corporate office stakeholders to identify learning gaps and performance opportunities.
• Design and deliver leadership development programs that build capability at all levels of the organization, tailored to the needs of the different business units.
• Develop engaging, visually refined training content including eLearning modules, in-person or virtual instructor-led sessions, Job aids, reference cards, and position enablement tools
• Other duties as required

What You Bring

• University degree in either Human Resources, Adult Learning, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technologies, or related fields. CHRP designation is an asset.
• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience with expertise in talent acquisition management, adult learning, instructional design and learning development using multi-modal delivery methods.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and compelling manner.
• Ability to manage daily workload, set priorities and meet required deadlines while managing competing demands
• Demonstrate ability to handle sensitive and contentious issues with tact and respect
• Ability to work both independently and co-operatively as member of a team
• A self-starter, with the ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Ontario Pay Equity Act, and other related legislation
• Post-secondary diploma/degree in Human Resources Management/CHRP designation

What’s in it for you?

This position offers a salary range of $95,000 – $115,000, exclusive of discretionary bonus eligibility and our full benefits package. The final salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined by factors including location, relevant experience, skill level and education.

Additional Compensation (if applicable)

• Bonus or commission structure
• Pension Plan (eligibility after 18 months service)
• Health, dental, vision from day 1
• Personal Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity for Professional Development
• Wellness programsVacation Pay
• Exclusive memberships and discounts

Kohl & Frisch would like to thank all applicants for their interest. All applicants who received interviews will receive an update on their application status within 45 days of applying. We value your interest in joining our team and strive to provide a timely, transparent hiring experience.

Kohl & Frisch Limited welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and provides accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.