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Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an opportunity as Human Ressource Business Partner. Please note that it's a contract position of 20 months.

The HRBP is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in our Retail Operations. The position serves as a strategic partner, consultant and advisor to management on human resource-related issues. Please note that this position requires regular travel interior to northen BC area.

The candidate would need to be confortable with overnight stays. Here’s where you’ll be focusing: Individual Accountabilities Provide coaching, advice and guidance to leaders on employee relations issues, including; policy violations, investigations, discipline and terminations

Accountable for the consistent deployment of Leadership Development curriculum as well as HR tools, systems, processes, policies and procedures

Provide professional advice to Operations Management in relation to collective agreement administration, employment Law, labour law Human Rights matters and any other issues which require conflict resolution

Work with Labour Relations in collective Agreement negotiations and on the administration of collective agreements (as applicable)

Lead various HR initiatives/ projects while collaborating with appropriate partners within as well as outside of HR

Partner with Store Manager to lead investigations on employee relations issues and provide expert recommendations to leaders

Lead investigations on Legal employment issues; represent the organization at mediation/arbitration

Provide input on the development of COE programs and accountable to execute Employee Programs developed by COEs

Responsible to ensure Total Rewards (salary, benefits, pension, incentive) are administered in support of policies and guidelines

Accountable to support, manage and lead various facets of the Store Manager Training Program and Department Manager Training Program including but not limited to the talent acquisition and selection processes as well as monitoring and supporting trainers and trainees’ progress in the program





Drive the creation and maintenance of a positive work environment between Operation Leadership, Store Management and all front line employees

Coach, advise and support leaders on all aspects of employee engagement through annual engagement survey and engagement scorecard and ensure consistently high levels of Employee/Mgmt communication

Manage and support leaders through the annual performance review process

Lead the development and execution of an integrated workforce plan. Facilitate the performance calibration and succession planning processes as well as development plans to create a talent pipeline which supports operational requirements on an ongoing basis

Support leaders through the annual salary review process and incentive program

Provide guidance to the leader in areas such as salary recommendations for new hires, transfers, relocations, and promotions of Store and Department Management positions (RSC Led and other management positions).

Support store openings, closings and conversions in the areas of recruitment, severance/exits, etc. (Support facility opening, closings and integrations in the areas of recruitment, severance/exits, etc.)

Support retail operations with complex WCB, STD, LTD, LOA and RTW/GRTW procedures

Act as a catalyst for change and encourage and support the business with transition

Provide counsel to Franchise (non-union RSC’s) on employment matters and educate them on tools available

Monitor wage equity compliance and/or conduct wage equity audits to ensure organizational compliance with provincial regulations Key Support Accountabilities Collaborate with the HR Centres of Excellence (CoE) to influence development, testing and deployment of new or enhanced systems, tools, processes, programs and policies

Collaborate with Integrated Health Management (IHM) team on employee leaves (WCB, STD, LTD) and assist with return to work as needed





Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruitment and selection of new staff

Liaise with legal council on employee related legal matters; Attend local mediation/arbitrations if required

Assist Compensation in the administration of the annual salary review and incentive program

Support the administration of Talent Management and Learning and Development CoE’s in current or annual program rollouts

Specifically partner with the L&D; Leadership Development function, support all initiatives through curriculum development, training and/or facilitation of learning with Operations staff as required

Partner with Operations Management, Store Management, and where they exist, union representatives to ensure consistent approach to progressive discipline action, termination decisions and dispute resolutions

Partner with Labour Relations function to support collective agreement negotiations and the administration of collective agreements

Work with Cross functional store/RSC innovation teams to identify change impacts from store/RSC initiatives and appropriate mitigation strategies What you have to offer: 5 years related Human Resource experience (at the Generalist Level)

Demonstrated knowledge/experience in all components of the generalist Human Resources function

Degree, diploma or certification in Human Resources or associated field or equivalent experience. Undergraduate degree preferred

Sound knowledge/understanding of provincial employment legislation

Demonstrated understanding of human behavior, as well as business management, operations and strategy

Demonstrated ability to be agile and support multiple Operational districts (preferred) (operating models: union/nonunion)

Retail experience preferred

Ability to influence, coach, and advise Operations Leadership and business partners effectively

Ability to negotiate and resolve conflict

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Ability to conduct investigations, present findings, determine appropriate resolution and take corrective action

Excellent technical HR skills and understanding of employment, Human Rights and Labour laws

📌 HR Business Partner (contract) (Burnaby)
🏢 Sobeys
📍 Burnaby