Director, Human Resources Business Partner And Strategic Projects

Company Description

At Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous? (SCC/DV), we are inspired every day through our purpose to transform lives by awakening Canadians to the power of sleep and our vision to champion sleep as the key to healthier and happier lives, helping everyone achieve better tomorrows through better tonight’s.

Guided by our values – We CARE About People; We WIN Together; We DREAM Big and We DELIVER with Excellence – we are building on our 28-year foundation of taking care of each other and our customers’ sleep needs, with passion and commitment to be the best that we can be. We invest in our sleep ecosystem, innovative products, world-class customer experience, our communities and diverse best-in-class team to be Canada’s leading sleep partner.

We’re looking for a Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) and Strategic Projects to join our growing company and play a key role in our customer experience by ensuring each purchase ends in a smile!

The Director, HRBP – Strategic Projects will have accountability for key initiatives related to HR priority areas including talent management, talent acquisition, workplace culture, and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDI&B), in addition to supporting, when needed, the management of complex workplace investigations and dispute resolution files.

The ideal candidate is a high performing HR practitioner who is looking for a broad developmental experience as part of their longer- term career journey. This unique role will be of most interest for someone who wants to deepen their experience in leading strategic projects and enterprise programs, as well as have targeted involvement in resolving complex employee relations files, as an escalation point in partnership with our HRBP team.

In this role you will:

• Stay abreast of HR best practice, external trends and latest research to inform and influence our strategic priorities
• Build effective change management practices into projects to support buy-in and engagement
• Support the HR leadership team by leading and managing various initiatives and special projects in areas including but not limited to: talent acquisition, talent management, EDI&B, learning and development, and workplace culture
• Support complex workplace dispute resolution, mediation and investigation files, as identified/assigned, and in partnership with HRBPs and other key stakeholders
• Prepare related reports and presentations leveraging key HR data, results and insights
• Facilitate elect training programs and workshops, in support of HR strategy and initiatives
• Drive accountability and results through effective project planning, KPIs, status updates and reporting, and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

The Qualifications and Experience we like to see:

• Experience with alternative dispute resolution processes, managing workplace investigations, and recommending appropriate interventions and solutions; applies strong knowledge of applicable employment legislation throughout
• Completion of a degree/diploma in Human Resources Management or related field, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Strong communication and facilitation skills; demonstrated ability to influence and develop strong partnerships and engagement at all levels
• Applicable certifications in mediation, workplace investigations and/or dispute resolution would be considered an asset
• Track record of critical thinking, a growth mind-set and creative problem-solving
• Creative, strategic HR professional, with at least 8 -10 years’ progressive and diverse experience
• Applicable certifications in project or change management would be considered an asset
• Experience in leading projects to successful outcomes, and managing various initiatives concurrently

Additional Information

Why members of our Corporate team love working at Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous?:

• Maternity/Parental leave top up benefits
• Associate Discount Program where you will be able to enjoy some of the world’s best sleep products
• Tuition Reimbursement Program that covers professional AND personal development
• We will invest in you and provide extensive training, mentoring and continuous development
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Long service awards, celebrations and other social events
• Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2022 by Waterstone Human Capital
• Paid day off to volunteer at your local charity of choice
• Access to our in-house learning platform with over 16,000 digital courses taught by industry experts in a variety of languages
• Annual Wellness Credit for any products/services that improve your health and well-being, ie., health assessments, nutrition counselling, hiking shoes, a yoga outfit or fitness equipment!
• This is not a job but a CAREER with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Full medical, dental benefits and a Deferred Profit Sharing Program
• Associate Referral Program

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDI&B)

At SCC/DV, we are committed to building a company culture of inclusion and diversity where differences are embraced and valued, this allows us to better understand and meet the needs of our customers and the communities we serve. We want to ensure every job applicant is treated fairly and with respect regarding race, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

About Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous?

Sleep Country is Canada’s leading specialty sleep retailer with a purpose to transform lives by awakening Canadians to the power of sleep. Sleep Country Canada operates under the retailer banners; Sleep Country, Dormez-vous, Endy, Hush and most recently acquired, Silk & Snow. The Company has omnichannel and ecommerce operations including 289 corporate-owned stores and 20 distribution centers warehouses across Canada. Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2022 by Waterstone Human Capital, Sleep Country is committed to building a company culture of inclusion and diversity where differences are embraced and valued. The Company actively invests in its sleep ecosystem, innovative products, world-class customer experience, communities and its people. For more information about Sleep Country, please visit www.sleepcountry.ca.