Sobeys

Director, Human Resources, Supply Chain (Quebec)

Sobeys • $110K — $130K *
Terrebonne, QC J6V 1S9In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of extensive HR and Labour Relations experience
  • Strong experience in a unionized environment
  • Expert knowledge of collective agreement administration and grievances
  • Familiarity with Quebec employment and labour legislation
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
  • Proficient in English to collaborate with national peers

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic support for HR and labour relations in Quebec warehouse operations
  • Build collaborative relationships with union reps, employees, and operational leaders
  • Interpret and apply collective agreements, employment laws, and company policies
  • Lead grievance resolution and workplace issues to minimize organizational risk
  • Guide on discipline, performance management, and workplace accommodations
  • Serve as a trusted advisor on complex HR matters to Supply Chain leaders
  • Coach leadership in engagement, conflict resolution, and performance management

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model
  • Opportunity to lead a dynamic HR team
  • Engagement in strategic projects at a national level
  • Support in career development and succession planning
  • Inclusive workplace culture focusing on collaboration
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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