Sobeys

Director, Human Resources, Supply Chain (Quebec)

Sobeys • $120K — $145K *
Brooklyn, NY 11211In-Person
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of progressive HR and Labour Relations experience
  • Strong experience in unionized environments
  • Expert knowledge in collective agreement administration
  • Proficient in grievance handling and workplace investigations
  • Knowledge of Quebec employment and labour legislation
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
  • Fluency in English to collaborate with national peers

Responsibilities

  • Support HR and labour relations across five Quebec warehouse operations
  • Build and maintain relationships with union representatives and operational leaders
  • Guide interpretation of collective agreements and employment legislation
  • Manage grievance resolutions and workplace disputes
  • Provide guidance on discipline, attendance, performance, and terminations
  • Lead investigations into workplace issues like harassment and misconduct
  • Advise Supply Chain leaders on complex HR matters

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a diverse team of HR Business Partners
  • Engagement with senior leadership in strategic decision-making
  • Support for professional development and coaching initiatives
  • Dynamic work environment with multiple locations
  • Part of a collaborative national HR strategy
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Director to support our network of five warehouses across Quebec. As a key member of the Supply Chain leadership team, you will serve as a trusted advisor to operational leaders on labour relations, employee relations, talent management, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. You will lead a team of HR Business Partners and play a critical role in fostering positive employee and labour-management relationships while supporting business performance in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What You'll Focus On

Labour relations and human resources matters
  • Provide strong suppor for HR and labour relations mattesr for warehouse operations across Quebec.
  • Build and maintain constructive and collaborative relationships with union representatives, employees, and operational leaders.
  • Provide expert support for interpretation and application of collective agreements, employment legislation, and company policies.
  • Support grievance resolution, disputes and workplace issues while minimizing organizational risk.
  • Provide expert guidance regarding discipline, attendance, performance, accommodations, administrative matters and terminations.
  • Lead or support workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, misconduct or policy violations.


Leadership Partnership & Coaching
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to Supply Chain leaders on complex people matters.
  • Coach leaders in performance management, conflict resolution, accountability and engagement.
  • Strengthen leadership capability through development initiatives and coaching
  • Lead the employee lifecycle including onboarding, goal setting, performance reviews, development planning, talent reviews, succession planning and retention initiatives.
  • Partner with leaders to identify talent needs and strengthen engagement and retention.


HR Team Leadership
  • Lead, coach and develop a team of HR Business Partners.
  • Foster a high-performing and collaborative HR team culture.


What You Will Bring
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive HR and Labour Relations experience.
  • Strong unionized environment experience.
  • Expert knowledge of collective agreement administration, grievances, employee relations and workplace investigations.
  • Knowledge of Quebec employment and labour legislation.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Knowledge of English is required, as the candidate will be expected to work closely with peers in other provinces in planning, developing and implementing processes and participating in key national strategic projects.


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About Sobeys

Sobeys is a Canadian supermarket chain that operates over 1,500 stores across Canada. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. Sobeys is a subsidiary of Empire Company Limited, which is also headquartered in Stellarton. The company offers a wide range of products, including groceries, pharmacy, and fuel. Sobeys is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, such as reducing food waste and using renewable energy. The company has a strong presence in the Canadian market and is one of the largest food retailers in the country.
Learn more about Sobeys
Size
127,000 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Founded
1907
* Ladders Estimates

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