Director, Human Resources - Joe Fresh

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

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.

Position Overview:

The Director, Human Resources is a key member of the team and will be supporting our Joe Fresh division. This role provides guidance, support, and leadership to the team in all facets of HR including colleague engagement, succession planning, recruitment, talent management, leadership development, organization design and effectiveness, compensation and HR standard processes. This role reports to the Senior Vice President, Human Resources.

What You Will Do:

• Participate as a crucial member of the management team for the client group, helping to identify and achieve each business unit’s objectives.
• Develop, lead and support the implementation of leadership development and management training initiatives to support and enhance organizational performance and alignment.
• Promote a positive work environment that fosters employee engagement and productivity.
• Champion and maintain strong internal relationships with key business leaders and collaborators.
• Other duties as the need arises.
• Support a goal-oriented, highly dedicated apparel business, through delivery and deployment of HR programs and processes and participate in coaching and guiding in functional and cross-functional initiatives (role clarity, performance management, compensation, succession planning, engagement surveys, and performance review cycle).
• Lead a high performing HR team and focus on upskilling, coaching, and succession planning.
• Oversee the Joe Fresh attraction and recruitment plan, with a focus on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Lead the creation and implementation of Change Management initiatives.
• Analyze HR trends and metrics to make data-driven decisions and recommendations to the leadership team.
• Operate as a key enabler to the business as it drives Blue Culture and our b3 initiatives by counseling, guiding, facilitating, and allowing the business to own the sustainment.
• Serve as a mentor and confidante to leaders around people and organizational issues and leadership development.

What You Will Need:

• Digital literacy to produce and interpret reports, documents, and presentations.
• Ability to work optimally in fast paced situations that require timely and sound decision making and may involve confidential or sensitive matters.
• Ability to handle ambiguity, risk, and changing direction of projects and strategies.
• Financial competence is an important asset, as well as general HR and Labour Relations functional knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and management skills and high professional standards for customer service and work quality.
• CHRP designation or post-graduate degree an asset.
• Minimum 7+ plus years of progressive leadership experience in HR with proven expertise in the area of client relation management including executive level.
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions. Able to work with diverse personalities and styles.
• Knowledge of HR related principles and best working practices and procedures, employment standards legislation and other regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Willingness and proficiency to work independently, with a high degree of personal accountability and drive.
• Display readiness to make decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgment, and make timely decisions.
• Provides solutions by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required.
• Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively verbally or through written documents.

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.