Recruiter/HR Coordinator

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.

Reporting to the Sr. HR Business Partner, you will provide HR administrative support for the Maple Grove Distribution Centre, supporting and partnering with our Operations teams.

Please note that this person will need to be onsite 5 days at our Maple Grove Distribition Centre at 1105 Fountain St N, Cambridge, ON N3E 1A2.

What You’ll Do:

- Provide strong professional customer service and act as frontline HR representative to assist in resolving or directing union colleague and supervisor questions or concerns.

- Provide administrative support for Human Resources department supporting the DC.

- Administer and follow up on various critical union processes such as but not limited to, leave of absences, attendance support program and union job bidding process, vacation bidding process, and colleague referrals.

- Actively participate in recruiting and selection process for new employees including conducting pre-screen telephone interviews, scheduling in person interviews, extending job offers, assisting with the coordination of new-hire orientations / onboarding processes, and providing other administrative functions.

- Source out and attend career fairs for recruitment purposes and to promote Loblaw as a Great Place to Work.

- Process criminal record check forms for potential new hires.

- Work closely with Operations for the various union processes keeping key stake holders updated on follow ups.

- Prepare communication and/or updates a variety of reports, including but not limited to the following: weekly headcount report and leaves data, headcount numbers, ad hoc HR general reports, and weekly LOA reports.

- Establish and maintain strong employee relationships by being involved in the planning of meeting, events, and culture and inclusion celebrations in the DC.

- Assist Sr. HR Coordinator and Sr. HR Business Partner with research, analysis and implementation of programs, reports, and projects.

- Other duties as required.

What You Bring:

- Post-secondary education preferably in Human Resources or related field and obtained (or working towards) HR Management Certification.

- 1-3 years HR experience, recruiting and/or coordinating departmental programs and initiatives is a definite asset.

- Previous experience within Supply Chain is an asset.

- Experience working within a unionized environment is an asset.

- Familiarity with job search websites (ie, Indeed, LinkedIn), recruitment software (ie, Workday Recruitment) and video conferencing platforms (ie, Microsoft Teams) is an asset.

- Strong integrity with ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information.

- Solid digital literacy required in MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) a definite asset.

- Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.

- Colleague focused and able to champion positive colleague relations.

- Highly organized and has a high degree of attention to detail.

- Strong analytical skills and superior ability to problem-solve.

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.

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