Human Resources Business Partner Retail (Field) (12 Month Contract -June 2026)

Skechers; Mississauga; On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Human Resources Business Partner, where you will play a crucial role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives. This dynamic position involves collaborating with management to enhance employee engagement, support performance management, and drive organizational change. You will be instrumental in coaching leaders, analyzing HR data, and implementing best practices in employee relations. If you are passionate about fostering a positive workplace and have a strong background in HR, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant retail environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience, particularly in employee relations and retail.
• Strong communication and coaching skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR support and coaching to management and employees.
• Analyze HR data to identify improvement areas and recommend actions.
• Support performance management and talent development initiatives.

Skills

Employee Relations

Communication Skills

Performance Management

Coaching

Conflict Resolution

Organizational Development

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Education

Post Secondary Degree in Human Resources

5 Years Experience in HR Services

CHRP Designation

Job description

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will act as a strategic advisor and partner to business leaders, aligning HR practices with organizational goals, and ensuring that HR strategies support business objectives. This role will work closely with management and employees by providing hands-on and strategic input, insight, and advice on people-related issues: talent management, employee relations, coaching/development, compensation, conflict management, organizational development, and training. This position will work collaboratively with the Human Resources Director to carry out HR projects and initiatives and will support the Skechers Retail Division in their local area.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS

1. Provide coaching and support on leadership, development, and performance improvement.
2. Support performance management, talent development, strategic planning, and departmental goal setting.
3. Analyze HR data and trends regularly to identify areas for improvement and offer data-driven recommendations to leadership.
4. Advise managers on compensation, promotions, and salary adjustments.
5. Lead and coach best practices in employee relations, including conflict resolution, performance issues, policy interpretation, and investigations.
6. Support organizational change initiatives and help improve employee engagement and productivity.
7. Stay up-to-date on industry best practices, emerging trends, and employment law changes and execute comprehensive people strategies.
8. Support the Health and Safety Program at each location including Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) and Health and Safety Representatives.
9. Oversee Worker’s Compensation claims management by completing required paperwork, monitoring claims and assisting with Early Safe Return to Work Program.
10. Oversee leave of absence requests by maintaining proper documentation, tracking all leaves and following up on return to work dates.
11. Understand the current staffing and retention levels at stores and effectively strategize with Regional Management to formulate a hiring plan.
12. Participate in the internal Store Manager interview and selection process and provide feedback to Retail Leadership.
13. Understand and apply all local laws in conjunction with Skechers policies and procedures.
14. Ensure proper Provincial requirements are posted in all work locations and areas.
15. Deliver exceptional customer service to the regional team, store management teams, sales associates and operations team.
16. Travel within assigned area in order to build strong partnerships with the field management and ensure proper visibility from Human Resources.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain open communication channels with employees and managers.
2. Multi-task in a high-energy fast-paced work environment.
3. Maintain manager and employee confidence and protect reputations and corporate integrity by maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
4. Must be flexible with schedule and may be required to work weekends based on the needs of our business.
5. Moderate travel may be required.
6. Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Must have previous employee relations experience with working knowledge of employment laws and/or regulations in various provinces.
2. Must have ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with managers and other levels of personnel.
3. Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships within all store locations and other field and corporate departments.
4. Ability to coach individuals to maximize performance.
5. Strong presentation, written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Post secondary degree specializing in Human Resources.
2. 5 years work experience in coordinating and providing human resources services, preferably in a retail/multi-unit environment.
3. Professional CHRP designation or working towards completion.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use of hands, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long periods of time.

Pay Range: $95,000-$105,000

About Skechers

Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500 brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Skechers is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, Skechers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Skechers employs and treats any and all applicants and employees on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing an applicant from consideration for employment.

Reasonable Accommodation

I understand that Skechers makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees if requested, unless to do so would pose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable legislation. It is your responsibility to notify Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to fulfill the essential functions of your job.