Area Human Resources Manager, CA

Area Human Resources Manager, CA - Toronto, Canada As an Area HR Manager, you will lead as a Strategic Business Partner to ensure the best colleague experience through implementing the H&M people strategy. You will strive to foster and promote a high‑performing, growth‑oriented organizational culture with strong values that aligns with business goals and achieves our financial targets. This field role reports to the Area Manager and is based out of Toronto, Canada. A Day in the Life Working at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilities: Utilize your HR Business Partner mindset by strategically partnering with business leaders to implement the H&M people plan Champion our values‑driven culture to provide the best colleague and customer experience; recognize customer service behaviours and drive performance to ensure business success Collaborate with the Area team and Sales Market HR to follow up & evaluate HR KPIs & initiate clear action plans Develop a sustainable talent acquisition and hiring plan and strategy for the Area, building and overseeing the internal talent pipeline and following up on talent development Provide HR subject‑matter expertise, competency coaching, and business partner advice to your indirect team of Store managers Maintain in‑depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day‑to‑day colleague management, reducing risks and ensuring regulatory compliance and a fair working environment Maintain an overview of colleague‑related challenges in your Area, including political, environmental, and competitor‑related complexities, and develop strategies to navigate these challenges Play a key role in leading change initiatives, supporting colleagues to adapt to changes through effective communication and support Support the Area team and Store managers in developing, identifying, and coaching talent & fostering cross‑function talent initiatives Required domestic and international travel up to 60% of the time Qualifications 2‑4 years of HR, retail leadership, or people management, preferably in retail management Inclusive, positive, open to feedback, willing to multitask and learn on the job Strong commitment and experience with providing a high level of customer service Skilled at solving conflicts in a direct but positive way Strong professional maturity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information Knowledge of federal and state/municipal legal requirements including Title VII, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, FCRA, etc. Proficient at Microsoft Office Store orientation and commitment to store management development Why You’ll Love Working at H&M We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability We pride ourselves on being a values‑driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues We are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, company match retirement plan, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community You’ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, Other Stories, and COS EEO Statement We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at https://hm.ethicsoint.com, and use Ask a Question. #J-18808-Ljbffr