Sr. HR Coordinator, National Wholesale (18 month Contract)

Loblaw Companies Limited; Brampton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited in Canada is seeking an experienced Sr. HR Coordinator to provide day-to-day HR support for the National Wholesale client group. You will advise on HR policies, handle employee relations, and streamline HR processes with AI-enabled tools while maintaining confidentiality.

A strong emphasis on data-driven insights and end-to-end recruitment is included. The role requires 3-5 years of HR experience, post-secondary HR education, and proficiency with HRIS (Workday preferred)

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources; designation considered an asset.
• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience in a large organization.
• Strong understanding of the employee lifecycle and HR programs.
• Strong digital literacy: Microsoft Office, HRIS (Workday preferred) and AI tools.
• Demonstrated curiosity for AI, automation and new tech in HR.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven insights.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication at all levels.
• Ability to travel to other office locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a front-line HR contact for colleague and leader questions.
• Provide advice on HR policies, performance, recruitment, training, compensation.
• Support sensitive employee relations matters and escalate as needed.
• Coordinate annual HR processes like performance, compensation, engagement surveys.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition for end-to-end recruitment and onboarding.
• Roll out HR programs and HR technology adoption.
• Maintain HR data integrity and generate reports for insights.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and automate HR processes using AI.
• Use AI-enabled tools responsibly with confidentiality and oversight.
• Develop templates and workflows to reduce manual work.
• Support compensation recommendations and merit/incentive processes.
• Coordinate leaves and accommodations with internal teams.
• Resolve payroll, benefits and HR inquiries as required.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and policies.
• Assist with research, analysis and implementation of HR programs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and streamlined processes.

Skills

HR policies

Employee relations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

AI-enabled productivity tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources

Tools

Workday

AI tools

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.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Sr. HR Coordinator to provide day-to-day support to our National Wholesale client group. This role calls for a customer-focused team player who can provide timely HR advice, resolve colleague issues and ensure the smooth execution of HR processes and programs. The successful candidate will bring a digital and continuous improvement mindset,using data, technology, and AI-enabled tools to simplify processes and enhance the colleague and manager experience.

What You'll Do:

• Act as a front-line HR contact for colleague and leader questions and concerns within the assigned client group.
• Provide advice and support on HR policies and programs, employee relations, performance management, recruitment, training and development, compensation and benefits.
• Support sensitive colleague and employee relations matters, conducting research and escalating complex issues as appropriate.
• Coordinate and support key annual HR processes including Performance and Compensation, Engagement Survey, Headcount Validation and Succession Planning.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to support a smooth end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process.
• Support the rollout and adoption of HR programs, initiatives, and HR technology.
• Maintain HR data integrity and use HR systems, data and reporting to identify trends, provide insights and support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve HR processes using approved AI, digital tools and technology.
• Responsibly use AI-enabled tools responsibly to support research, analysis, communications, documentation, and other HR activities while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and human oversight.
• Develop and improve templates, workflows and repeatable processes that reduce manual work and improve HR service delivery.
• Support compensation recommendations and administration of annual merit and incentive processes.
• Coordinate leave of absence and accommodation requests in partnership with appropriate internal teams.
• Research and resolve payroll, benefits and other HR inquiries as required.
• Support compliance with applicable employment legislation, company policies and HR practices.
• Assist the HR team with research, analysis, reporting and implementation of HR programs and projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by challenging existing processes and identifying simpler, more effective ways of working.

What You'll Need:

• Post-secondary education, preferably in Human Resources, with an HR professional designation completed or in progress considered an asset.
• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within a large, complex organization.
• Strong understanding of HR practices and the employee lifecycle, with experience supporting HR programs and employee relations.
• Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft Office, HR information systems (Workday preferred) and AI-enabled productivity tools.
• Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for AI, automation and emerging technologies, with a desire to use them to improve how HR work gets done.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data and information into practical insights.
• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong judgment and integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, customer-focused and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive self-starter who looks for opportunities to simplify processes and improve the colleague experience.
• Ability to travel to other office locations as required.

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.

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.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$52,000.00 - $71,500.00 / 52.000,00$ - 71.500,00$ (per year / par an)A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position.