HR Business Partner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with business leaders across various functions on workforce planning, organizational structure, talent evaluation, succession planning, and capability enhancement.

• Provide guidance to leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, role clarity, HR policies, and team configurations.

• Present people-related business insights and trends to aid decision-making and reduce legal and financial risks.

• Participate in national HR projects and cross-functional initiatives as a member of the Canada HR Team.

• Assist in fostering company culture initiatives and managing organizational changes.

• Address intricate, sensitive, and high-risk employee relations issues through investigations and facilitated resolutions.

• Review, investigate, and document internal complaints; compile findings and communicate results.

• Coordinate with legal counsel and regulatory agencies on both internal and external legal matters.

• Assist with immigration issues, including work authorization, LMIA, and RCIP programs.

• Offer guidance on compensation and benefits while addressing employee inquiries.

• Evaluate promotion, demotion, and salary change requests and obtain exception approvals.

• Analyze and categorize positions to establish appropriate pay scales.

• Oversee HR administrative functions.

• Facilitate succession planning, talent reviews, readiness assessments, gap identification, and development initiatives.

• Partner with leaders on performance management and accountability.

• Coach and mentor members of the leadership team.

• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to create, enhance, and implement HR programs.

• Support corporate and market-specific HR initiatives and change programs.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in HR services, processes, and tools.

• Guide employees through transitions such as layoffs, mergers, technology adoption, and other organizational changes.

• Ensure that onboarding and separation documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant.

• Assist with transfers, promotions, demotions, and terminations.

• Continuously refine and enhance the onboarding process.

• Provide advice on involuntary terminations to minimize legal risks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (4-year program).

• 3 to 5 years of experience in one or more areas of Human Resources, with a preference for Generalist roles.

• CPHR certification is an advantage.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and MS Teams.

• Experience using Workday HRIS.

• Strong skills in facilitation, project management, and negotiation.

• Ability to adapt to evolving business environments and work effectively in virtual, remote, and hybrid settings.

• Excellent communication, project management, conflict resolution, coaching, and consultative abilities.

• High emotional intelligence and commitment to confidentiality.

• Capacity to influence others, think strategically, and drive improvements.

• Comprehensive understanding of HR policies, practices, and procedures.

• Solid understanding of the legal framework and relevant provincial and federal employment laws.

• Willingness to travel across geographic areas of responsibility and potentially to the area store support center when necessary and authorized.

🏝️ Benefits

• RRSP plan.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid Time Off Plans.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance coverage.

• Monthly bonus/incentive opportunities.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Adequate training.

• Opportunities for advancement through a “promote from within” philosophy.