HR Advisor

Compensation Grade Grade 5 Job Description Giant Tiger is a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and stimulating career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement Contract Details This is a full-time, contract role ending December 4, 2026 Giant Tiger Offers Giant Tiger Store Discount Work Your Way Flexible hybrid work arrangement As an important member of the Store Human Resources team and reporting to the Regional Human Resources Business Partner, the HR Advisor is responsible for supporting the Store Human Resources function, including all aspects of employee and labour relations, talent management and Human Resources Best Practices. The HR Advisor conducts regular store visits to review Store engagement and identifies any employee relations issues and escalates/resolves those issues working in partnership with the Regional Support Managers. Location & Travel This role is hybrid. Regular travel between stores is required. When not traveling to stores, you can work remotely from home Traveling within regions of GTA, Hamilton, Niagra Falls, Barrie, and Huntsville. What You'll Be Doing Execute on aspects of the people plan (labour, process and tools) as assigned by the HR Business Partner. Execute compliance around HR policies/labour legislation for your business unit and identify risks and actions to elevate to the HR Business Partner as needed. Provide coaching, counselling and responses on employee relations and labour relations programs, policies and procedures that impact your business unit. Build Partnerships with Store Franchisees and Managers and establish yourself as a trusted HR Advisor. Communicate with COEs and HR Ops to resolve any concerns for your business unit and ensure that you elevate feedback from your business unit to the HR Business Partner. Build business relationships as a trusted and proactive HR advisor through our HR Best Practices to drive employee engagement. What You'll Bring Post Secondary education in Human Resources or related discipline; or equivalent experience A minimum of 5 years of experience in a HR role Skilled in developing positive working relationships with business leaders Excellent attention to detail with written work Proven ability to effectively communicate in a positive way Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Excellent organizational skills Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate provincial employment law, policies and regulations Strong computer skills in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint are required Acts with the highest professional standards of personal and professional integrity Assets You May Have Bilingualism English and French Experience working in an HRIS Relevant experience in conducting ER investigations, including Harassment investigations and supporting MOL & Human Rights claims Travel Requirements Travel required to stores within regions of GTA, Hamilton, Niagra Falls, Barrie, Huntsville Are you interested in this position but don’t meet 100% of the criteria? We want you to apply anyway During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture. Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please use the contact information below to request accommodation. These accommodations are designed to remove obstacles without altering the evaluation of a candidate's fit for the role, allowing candidates to fully demonstrate their abilities. This information will be kept confidential, and your right to privacy will be protected. Thank you for your interest in Giant Tiger, we look forward to reviewing your application Contract End Date Job Requisition JR Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices. If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact #J-18808-Ljbffr