Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field.
8-10 years in talent management, organizational development, or HR business partnering roles.
Strong experience facilitating talent and leadership programs at business or global level.
Robust business acumen to influence diverse stakeholders.
Experience in change management and organizational effectiveness is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and coaching skills required.
Preferred experience in global or matrixed organizations.
Responsibilities
Partner with business and HR leaders to align talent strategies with sector-specific goals.
Implement core talent management processes consistent with global standards.
Support talent-related change initiatives, such as restructuring or culture shifts.
Champion organizational agility and resilience through coaching and strategic support.
Facilitate the implementation of global talent and leadership programs.
Identify capability gaps and collaborate with learning and development teams to address them.
Guide leaders through performance management and succession planning processes.
Benefits
Join a publicly traded company with significant potential on NYSE and TSX.
Work in a collaborative environment that values meaningful connections.
Collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues from local to international contexts.
Access to mentorship and continuous development opportunities.
Enjoy attractive benefits packages.
Full Job Description
The opportunity
In this strategic role, the Global OD Talent Partner SMD/Yarns serves as a strategic advisor and facilitator to align the organization's global talent strategies with key business objectives. Embedded within a specific business sector, you will collaborate closely with business and HR leaders to implement and drive initiatives that support the performance, development, engagement, and retention of top talent-fostering a culture of performance, continuous development, and inclusion. You will also play a key role in ensuring the standardization and consistency of talent management processes across regions, ensuring alignment with global frameworks and best practices.
The role
Strategic Alignment
Partner with business leaders and HR to understand sector-specific goals and translate them into targeted talent strategies.
Implement core talent management processes within the sector while ensuring consistency with global standards and frameworks.
Partner with leaders and HR to support talent-related change initiatives (e.g., restructuring, culture shifts, or transformation projects).
Champion organizational agility and resilience through coaching and strategic support.
Talent & Leadership Development
Facilitate and support the implementation of global talent and leadership programs within the sector.
Identify capability gaps and collaborate with the learning and development team to address them.
Act as a thought partner and coach to business leaders and managers, providing advice on talent development and team effectiveness.
Promote mentoring and peer development initiatives within the business.
Organizational Development
Support the annual succession planning process by identifying critical roles, assessing talent readiness, and developing actionable plans to build internal pipelines.
Track and monitor progress on development plans for successors and high-potential talent.
Guide leaders through the performance management cycle, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Provide insights and coaching to drive a high-performance culture.
Employee Engagement
Analyze engagement data and partner with leaders to identify themes and drive targeted actions.
Champion an inclusive and supportive work environment that promotes well-being and employee voice.
The requirement
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field.
8-10 years of experience in talent management, organizational development, or HR business partnering roles.
Demonstrated experience in facilitating talent and leadership programs and processes at a business unit or global level.
Strong business acumen with the ability to influence and partner with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Experience in change management and organizational effectiveness a strong asset.
Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and coaching skills.
Global or matrixed organization experience preferred.
What's in it for you
Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages
We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
About Gildan Activewear Inc
Gildan Activewear Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer of branded clothing, including undecorated blank activewear such as t-shirts, sport shirts and fleeces, which are subsequently decorated by screen printing companies with designs and logos. The company also supplies branded and private label athletic, casual and dress socks to retail companies in the United States including Gold Toe Brands, PowerSox, SilverToe, Auro, All Pro, and the Gildan brand. The company also manufactures and distributes Under Armour and New Balance brand socks. Gildan owns and operates manufacturing facilities in Central America and the Caribbean Basin.
