Compensation Grade:
Grade 5Job Description:
Who We Are:
We are 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 dynamic career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.
Are you passionate about people? We are looking for a dedicated HR Advisor to join our team! As an HR Advisor, you'll be the go-to person for managers and supervisors, guiding them through various employee-related issues and helping them understand our company policies and provincial employment laws. You'll have the chance to collaborate closely with different business units, investigate concerns, and even deliver some HR training sessions.
Workplace Arrangements:
Location: HR Advisor will follow a hybrid remote/onsite schedule. Applicants to this role can expect to work on-site from our Distribution Centres in Johnstown and Brockville, Ontario 4 days a week.
What Giant Tiger Brings:
Work Your Way! Hybrid work arrangement;
Annual Profit-Sharing Program & Incentive Plan
Health/Dental/Vision Benefits as of day 1
Store Discount
Parental Top Up Program
Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program;
Bursary Program for children of employees;
Onsite Perks: Free parking; Public Transit accessible; 24/7 access to onsite gym; full-service cafeteria
What You'll Be Doing:
Execute on aspects of the people plan (labour, process and tools) as assigned by the HR Business Partner.
Communicate and train on HR systems, programs and processes that are in place to support functional areas HR needs and Gaps.
Execute compliance around HR policies/labour legislation for your business unit and identify risks and actions to escalate to the HR Business Partner as needed.
Communicate with COEs and HR Ops to resolve any concerns for your business unit and ensure that you escalate feedback from your business unit to the HR Business Partner.
Provide coaching, counselling and responses on employee relations and labour relations programs, policies and procedures that impact your business unit.
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
2+ years of experience in a HR role
2+ years experience in employee relations, conducting investigations, and resolving conflicts, including supporting Ministry of Labour and Human Rights claims
Skilled at building and maintaining 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
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong decision-making and critical-thinking skills.
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
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!
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Job Requisition:
JR130214Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.
Are you interested in this position but don’t yet meet all 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.
If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact careers@gianttiger.com.