People & Culture - Senior Manager/Manager, Employee Relations Advisory, People Practices & Compliance, DC

Aritzia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product Discount

A-OK Commissary & Cafe

The SET fitness studio

Aritzia Virtual Wellness

Aspirational Workplace

Amenities and on-site conveniences

The Extras

Job summary

Aritzia in Vancouver is seeking a Manager, Employee Relations Advisory within the People Practices & Compliance team to lead the daily work of the department and foster strong relationships with front-line supervisors and DC leaders. This role focuses on proactive labour and employee relations across Distribution Centres to ensure a consistent, positive employee experience.

You will partner with leaders, develop programs, provide guidance on employee concerns, and train leaders on policy

Qualifications

• Proven skills, certifications, education and/or experience in human resources, industrial relations, or a related field.
• Exposure supporting multiple sites with a sizable workforce.
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and project management capabilities.
• Commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Leadership principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day function of the department in support of corporate objectives.
• Develop and implement employee relations programs and tools for consistent practices.
• Assess Distribution Centres to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Provide guidance to DC leaders on employee concerns and people-related issues.
• Coordinate delivery and improvement of employee relations programs with Talent Management.
• Deliver training and coaching to leaders on people practices and policy applications.

Skills

Office Suite

PowerPoint

Excel

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Values alignment

Job description

THE TEAM

The mission of the People Practices & Compliance Department is to protect our brand by identifying, consulting, and mitigating people risks through creative problem-solving, and development of proactive employment practices

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing, and our People Practices & Compliance team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for maintaining a strong relationship between Aritzia and its People through complexity, growth and change. You will play a pivotal role in driving proactive, solutions-focused labour and employee relations across Distribution Centres by partnering with leaders, identifying emerging trends, and contributing to workplace culture through targeted programs. And, in this role, you will provide employee relations advisory support and build trusted relationships with front-line supervisors and DC leaders to help promote a positive and consistent employee experience. With people at the heart of everything we do, you will support your high-potential people to grow rewarding careers at Aritzia — while enjoying one yourself.

THE ROLE

As the Manager, Employee Relations Advisory, People Practices & Compliance, you will:

• Work with the appropriate Business Support partners to seamlessly lead the day-to-day function of the department in support of corporate objectives, while enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience.
• Support the development and implementation of employee relations programs and tools that promote consistent people practices
• Conduct regular assessment at Distribution Centres to identify emerging people trends and areas for improvement
• Provide day-to-day guidance to Distribution Centre leaders on managing employee concerns and people-related issues
• Coordinate the delivery and ongoing improvement of employee relations programs in partnership with Talent Management and key stakeholders
• Deliver training and coaching to leaders on people practices, policy applications and effective communication

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Manager, Employee Relations Advisory, People Practices & Compliance has:

• Proven skills, certifications, education and/or experience in human resources, industrial relations, or a related field
• Exposure supporting multiple sites with a sizable workforce
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Proven attention to detail and strong project management capabilities
• A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
• The ability to collaborate fluently with cross-functional partners
• A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business

THE COMPENSATION

At Aritzia, we provide market-leading compensation packages designed to reward impact through our pay-for-performance philosophy.

The range for roles at this level is $100,000-$300,000 per year. Total compensation may include base, bonus and/or equity depending on the role, which has the potential to be greater than this range.

With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces, and elevated perks and experiences - we provide it all.

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• Product Discount - Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
• A-OK Commissary & Cafe - Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET - Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness - Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they’re physical, mental, social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace - Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They’re also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities - Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
• The Extras - We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.

We’re committed to making your experience positive and transparent. Please note, our recruiters will only contact you using an @aritzia.com email address. If you receive recruitment-related messages from other domains, please disregard them.