At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HR initiatives and coach store leaders to foster an inclusive culture.
- Company: Join Shoppers Drug Mart, a leader in health and wellness across Canada.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, purchase discounts, and online learning opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with a commitment to inclusivity and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic retail environment while growing your HR skills.
- Qualifications: 5-7 years of HR experience; strategic mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 110000 $ per year.
Location: 400 av Sainte-Croix, Saint-Laurent, Quebec, H4N 3L4
At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day. With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.
Why this role is important?
The Impact You'll Make
Reporting to the Senior Director, Human Resources, this is a field-based HR Business Partner role for one of our Quebec franchise banners where you will serve as a trusted advisor and coach a network of affiliate store leaders across the province. Your mandate is to champion a high-performance, inclusive culture by providing expert, on-the-ground guidance on the full spectrum of people-related initiatives. Through hands‑on support in stores 2-3 days per week, you will partner with District Managers and franchisees to execute key HR programs, drive leadership development, and proactively resolve complex employee relations issues, ensuring the success and growth of our independent retail partners.
What You’ll Do
- Support the delivery and deployment of HR programs and processes and participate in coaching and guiding in functional and cross‑functional initiatives (Performance Management, Compensation, Leadership Planning, Engagement Survey and the Performance Review Cycle).
- Provide mentorship, direction and advice to the client regarding employment related issues including but not limited to the interpretation of company policies & procedures, recruitment & selection strategy, performance management, terminations, strategic planning, training & development and benefits administration.
- Provide mentorship & support management on leadership development, talent and performance management, change and people management issues & communication.
- Partner with the recruitment team and the business to develop proactive strategies to address the staffing needs of the client and to ensure the client group is fully staffed with a diverse workforce.
- Partner with the business and Specialist groups on finding alternative ways to incent colleagues to drive performance - input into long term rewards and retention strategy (i.e. Pay for performance).
- Recognize barriers to success and facilitate proactive dispute resolution that supports a performance driven culture.
- Contribute to continuous improvement & standard methodologies to influence human resources strategies.
- Ensure that the interests of colleagues and company are considered in accordance with HR policies and applicable government laws and regulations – i.e. ESA, Human Rights Code, Labour Code.
- Building and leading diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging.
What You Bring
- 5 to 7 years of dynamic HR experience or equivalent combination of education and human resources experience with proven knowledge in the area of client relation management; LR experience and asset.
- CHRP designation or post graduate degree preferred.
- Must be strategic, have a good professional presence, and possess strong planning and organizational skills and experience leading projects.
- Strong analytic skills and superior ability to problem-solve.
- Experience in a retail environment is an asset.
Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?
Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.
How You’ll Succeed
At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.
Employment Type: Full time
Type Of Role: Temporary with Benefits (Fixed Term)
Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.
Hiring Range: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 (per year)
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