HR Business Partner, retail operations at Sobeys — NeverHard

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success. Ready to Make an Impact? The HRBP is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in our Retail Operations. The position serves as a strategic partner, consultant and advisor to management on human resource-related issues. Here’s Where You’ll Be Focusing Provide coaching, advice and guidance to leaders on employee relations issues, including; policy violations, investigations, discipline and terminations Accountable for the consistent deployment of Leadership Development curriculum as well as HR tools, systems, processes, policies and procedures Provide professional advice to Operations Management in relation to collective agreement administration, employment Law, labour law Human Rights matters and any other issues which require conflict resolution Work with Labour Relations in collective Agreement negotiations and on the administration of collective agreements (as applicable) Lead various HR initiatives/ projects while collaborating with appropriate partners within as well as outside of HR Partner with Store Manager to lead investigations on employee relations issues and provide expert recommendations to leaders Lead investigations on Legal employment issues; represent the organization at mediation Provide input on the development of COE programs and accountable to execute Employee Programs developed by COEs Responsible to ensure Total Rewards (salary, benefits, pension, incentive) are administered in support of policies and guidelines Accountable to support, manage and lead various facets of the Store Manager Training Program and Department Manager Training Program including but not limited to the talent acquisition and selection processes as well as monitoring and supporting trainers and trainees’ progress in the program Drive the creation and maintenance of a positive work environment between Operation Leadership, Store Management and all front line employees Coach, advise and support leaders on all aspects of employee engagement through annual engagement survey and engagement scorecard and ensure consistently high levels of Employee/Mgmt communication Manage and support leaders through the annual performance review process Lead the development and execution of an integrated workforce plan. Facilitate the performance calibration and succession planning processes as well as development plans to create a talent pipeline which supports operational requirements on an ongoing basis Support leaders through the annual salary review process and incentive program Provide guidance to the leader in areas such as salary recommendations for new hires, transfers, relocations, and promotions of Store and Department Management positions Support store openings, closings and conversions in the areas of recruitment, severance/exits, etc. Support retail operations with complex WCB, STD, LTD, LOA and RTW/GRTW procedures Act as a catalyst for change, encourage and support the business with transition What You Have To Offer 5 years related Human Resource experience (at the Generalist Level) Demonstrated knowledge/experience in all components of the generalist Human Resources function Degree, diploma or certification in Human Resources or associated field or equivalent experience. Undergraduate degree preferred Sound knowledge/understanding of provincial employment legislation Demonstrated understanding of human behavior, as well as business management, operations and strategy Demonstrated ability to be agile and support multiple Operational districts (preferred) Retail experience preferred Regular travel required, therefore a valid drivers license is required Total Rewards We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation. Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the provided range. Additional Information External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization. We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams. Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. 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