Job DescriptionOverview H&M; Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. At H&M;, we want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.About the Role As aPeople Relations Partner, your main focus will be to support the business by delivering consistent, compliant People Relations practices—managing labor law matters, employee cases, workplace wellbeing, and cross‑functional collaboration.You guide leaders with expert advice, enable them through training, and help create a safe, fair, and engaging work environment.This hybrid role reports into our People Manager and is based out of our Toronto Support Office.A Day in the Life Working at H&M; means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilities:Labor Relations, Compliance & Case ManagementYou ensure adherence to local labor laws, regulations, and collective agreements while driving a consistent and compliant approach to People RelationsYou build and maintain constructive relationships with employee representatives, works councils, and unions to support a collaborative employee relations climateYou provide expert advice and guidance on labor law, work environment, wellbeing, and employee case management, ensuring fair and consistent treatmentYou support the management of individual employee cases, internal investigations, grievances,



and disciplinary actionsYou support Store Managers in handling illness-related cases, including guidance in difficult conversations, and coordinate with case managers to ensure compliance with local legislation (e.G., gatekeeper law)Conduct and support arbitration processes and disputesResponsible for the local grievance mechanism and supporting toolsBe part of change‑ and strategic initiatives that require PR expertise; advise and enablein transitionCross-collaboration & SupportYou partner with business leaders and people to deliver People Relations strategies that balance global direction with local compliance and employee needsYou collaborate cross-functionally to secure a safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment that promotes wellbeing and engagementYou lead or contribute to local and Sales Market level initiatives to strengthen People Relations capabilities and support organizational changeTrainingYou facilitate training and communication for managers to strengthen knowledge in labor relations, health & safety, and employee engagementEnsure all managers have relevant competence and tools regarding People RelationsCoach people leaders on goal setting, performance metrics, and improvement strategiesGood understanding and ability to translate business context into needed actions from a PR perspectiveWho You AreUniversity degree in Human Resources, Labor Law,



or related field or equivalent work experienceProven experience in People Relations, Labor Relations, or HR Business PartneringStrong knowledge of Labor Law, collective bargaining, and health & safety regulationsExcellent advisory, communication, and stakeholder management skillsProven ability to manage complex employee cases and negotiationsAnalytical, proactive, and solution-oriented mindsetFluency in English; additional local languages are an advantageWhy You’ll Love Working at H&MWe; value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disabilityWe pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 yearsYou’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleaguesWe are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at workYou will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limitsYou’ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M;, & Other Stories, and COSCompensation: Salary $113,994This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.H&M;, in positive faith, has assessed this posted range of compensation as the accurate range for this role and location at the time of this posting. H&M; may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.Job Status: Salaried, Exempt#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 People Relations Partner - C$113,994 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 H&M Group
📍 Toronto