HR Business Partner

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. The HR Business Partner for Enterprise Finance collaborates with leaders and their teams to define and implement people strategies that are aligned with business plans. This role maintains and enhances the organization’s human resources by providing generalist expertise across the functional areas of HR (colleague engagement, staffing, talent management, compliance, employee/labour relations, total rewards, leadership development, etc) to enable business results. What You’ll Do Partner with the recruitment team and the business to develop proactive strategies to address the staffing needs of the client and to ensure the client group is fully staffed with a diverse workforce; Partner with the business and Specialist groups on finding alternative ways to incent colleagues to drive performance – input into long term rewards and retention strategy (i.e. Pay for performance) Support the delivery and deployment of HR programs and processes and participate in coaching and guiding in functional and cross‑functional initiatives (Performance Management, Compensation, HiPo, Succession Planning, Engagement Survey and the Performance Review Cycle) Provides guidance, direction and advice to the client regarding employment related issues including but not limited to the interpretation of company policies & procedures, recruitment & selection strategy, performance management, terminations, strategic planning, training & development and benefits administration; Recognizes barriers to success and facilitates proactive dispute resolution that supports a performance‑driven culture. Uses judgment supported by human resource acumen and practical experience to escalate matters as required. Contribute to continuous improvements & best practices to influence human resources strategies; Ensures that the interests of employees and company are considered in accordance with HR policies and applicable government laws and regulations – i.e.: ESA, Human Rights Code; Provide coaching & support management on leadership development, talent and performance management, change and people management issues & communication; Assist the client in achieving their goals by identifying human resources and organizational development issues and by leading the analysis & diagnosis of client needs; Day to day partner with client, trusted confidant and colleague advocate; Provides advice, guidance and coaching on matters related to all areas of HR. What You’ll Need Equivalent combination of education and employee relations experience and an achievement of CHRP designation or post graduate degree preferred; 6+ years progressive HR experience with a demonstrated track record of success in HR Business partnering within large complex organizations. Highly effective and persuasive personality, be a team player and leader and an excellent facilitator of action planning; Experience in a retail environment is an asset; Must be strategic, have a good professional presence, and possess strong planning and organizational skills and experience leading projects; Ability to work toward a future vision / state without having all necessary details; Ability to interact with all levels with comprehensive consultative, partnering, facilitating, and influencing/negotiating skills; Ability to interpret conceptual or loosely defined business or project objectives and assess impact on HR; Strong integrity with ability to maintain confidentiality and manage highly sensitive information; Superior written and verbal communication skills; Solid computer skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint required; Strong analytic skills and superior ability to problem‑solve; Exceptional commitment to customer service with strong sense of urgency; Highly motivated, self‑starter, requiring little direction; Must be able to work at our head office in Brampton & 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. If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr