Human Resources Business Partner

Is this job for you?: Do you have a passion for making your company a great place to work? Do you have a passion for helping people? Do you have a good understanding of employment standards? **WELCOME HOME** The Brick is actively seeking to expand our Human Resources team. Reporting to the National Director of Human Resources, the primary role of the Human Resources Business Partner is to promote and lead a positive and proactive employee environment in the Distribution Centers, Home Delivery department and Commercial Division in British Columbia. You will provide HR guidance and expertise to the province of BC while maintaining alignment of business objectives. You will be in charge of making The Brick a great place to work in British Columbia. **Responsibilities**: - Lead employee relations activities for the operations division of Ontario, including group employee meetings, one-on-one employee meetings and facilitating positive and constructive communication between the employees and management. - Provide leadership and coaching to management and employees in the resolution and documentation of employee problems and/or responding to employee complaints. - Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to front line management in the areas of coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions, termination and other performance management issues. Design and implement (as applicable) various Learning activities for all levels of management and employees. - Act as the primary point of contact for all Human Resources related legal challenges in British Columbia, including Ministry of Labour claims, Human Rights violations or legal claims. - Investigates and resolves employee relations matters. Consults with internal or external legal counsel where required - Collaborates with other Human Resources team members to support the execution of strategies, programs and initiatives to drive organizational changes - Keep abreast of provincial legislation and industry best practices; ensure the Corporate HR Team is made aware of changes that may impact corporate policies and procedures. - Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation. - Other duties and projects as assigned Qualifications: - Post secondary degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of HR generalist experience with an emphasis on employee relations and recruitment; an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered. - Previous experience supporting a Distribution Center or logistics environment - Previous leadership experience coaching managers with respect to employee relations, discipline, attendance and performance management issues. - Thorough knowledge of provincial legislation including employment standards, human rights and privacy. - General knowledge of Health and Safety practices and legislation and how they fall within employment guidelines. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively lead meetings and deliver presentations. - Proven ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization; this includes exceptional customer service, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. - Highly organized with a proven ability to meet deadlines. - Demonstrated professionalism when dealing with confidential and sensitive business and employee information. - Ability to work independently within a fast-paced team environment; this includes providing HR guidance and expertise to all levels of the company. - Ability to travel to various locations throughout the province may be required. **Assets**: - Completed or working toward the CHRP designation. - Experience working in a retail or warehouse environment. Why The Brick?: - Flexible “employer-paid” benefits including Health, Dental and Paramedical Services for you and your family - Competitive pay - Paid training - Career progression program - Access to free personal development training - Employee discounts & Personal "Paid" days off - Be a part of Canada’s largest home furnishings retailer - We welcome all abilities to apply. We thank all those who apply; however, only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.