HR Advisor

Location Details: Head Office

Postal Code: H7X 4G8

Category: Corporate

Requisition Number: 16230-HRPC-10-01-24

Date Opened: October 1, 2024

Number of Openings: 1

Job Type: Permanent

Pay Class: Full Time

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Career Level: Experienced

Who We Are:

Hey, we're Ardene

We're the ultimate destination in North America and beyond for head-to-toe apparel, footwear, and accessories - all at the best prices. In 1982, we started as an accessories and jewelry retailer. Today, we're on a whole new level, with 250+ stores in Canada, the USA and internationally – not to mention ardene.com and our app

We believe that fashion shouldn’t be exclusive or intimidating – it should be celebrated with youthful confidence and fearless enthusiasm. Our journey is ongoing in this new era of retail, as we focus more than ever before on customer experience and sustainable practices.

We also take employee wellbeing and personal growth to heart. Our teams focus on driving initiatives in the area of mental health, diversity & inclusion, engagement and recognition. This includes our many mindfulness programs too, so our teams can create meaningful connections, lead with intention and kindness, and be their best selves at work and in their lives.

Description:

WHO YOU ARE:

We at Ardene are looking for an outgoing, highly motivated and dedicated HR Advisor to join our growing team. If you are positive, passionate about fashion, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to hear from you This is a great opportunity for a driven and dynamic individual to join an exciting and evolving team

Reporting to the Manager, Culture & Engagement, the HR Advisor specializing in Projects and Internal Communications will play a pivotal role in supporting all business units across the organization. You will collaborate with various teams to lead engagement initiatives, drive key projects impacting the employee experience, and streamline internal communications. Your responsibilities will include supporting employee engagement, developing communication strategies, and ensuring effective project implementation.

Primary Responsibilities:

Employee Experience

• Plan and evaluate the semi-annual Leadership Development Forums, including assessing gaps and researching learning opportunities.
• Administer the annual Employee Opinion Survey and support the results cascade.
• Collaborate in the definition of Employee Experience Objectives and the related action plan.
• Provide support with developing employee/pulse surveys, including survey design, gathering insights, analyzing information, identifying gaps and providing recommendations for change based on feedback.
• Lead and support various projects related to the employee experience across all business units.

Internal Communications

• Lead the internal corporate newsletter process, including gathering information from collaborators, drafting and creating the newsletter content and maintaining the communications section of the corporate website.
• Maintain the Communications Roadmap content calendar to ensure that internal communications are timely and relevant.
• Support the implementation of the corporate communications roadmap and related engagement initiatives, partnering with the Office Manager and the Marketing team as needed.
• Collaborate with the Head of Human Resources and the executive management team as well as different departments across the company to co-create and deliver transparent internal communications about key initiatives and monthly company updates by using various forms of communication and platforms.
• Work closely with the Marketing team on various mandates (external communications, events, social media, social responsibility, etc.).
• Work in close collaboration with the Manager, Culture & Engagement and other key internal partners to ensure alignment and optimal use of communication channels and tools.
• Other tasks or projects as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• University degree in a pertinent field completed.
• 3-4 years of relevant work experience is an asset.
• Fluently bilingual in English and French (spoken & written) to support client group across North America.
• Strong copywriting abilities.
• Excellent customer support, organization skills, diplomacy and attention to detail.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative an asset.
• Retail experience is an asset.

Ardene is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment on the basis of an individual’s race, ancestry, color, place of origin, religion, gender, gender identity, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, family status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.