Job Description

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.
All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.
Location: 1 Presidents Choice Circle, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 5S5
At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.
We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.
We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well®. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.
The HR Business Partner for Pharmacy will work with leaders and their teams directly to define and implement people strategies that are aligned with business plans. This role maintains and enhances the organizations human resources by providing generalist expertise across the functional areas of HR (colleague engagement, staffing, talent management, compliance, employee/labour relations, total rewards, leadership development, etc.) to enable business results.
What You’ll Do:

• Support Pharmacy locations & Store Support teams providing guidance on a variety of HR matters.
• Partner with the business and Specialist groups on finding alternative ways to incent colleague to drive performance - input into long term rewards and retention strategy (i.e. Pay for performance)
• Support the delivery and deployment of HR programs and processes and participate in coaching and guiding in functional and cross-functional initiatives (Performance Management, Calibration, Compensation, HiPo, Succession Planning, Engagement Survey and the Performance Review Cycle)
• Provides guidance, direction and advice to the client regarding employment related issues including but not limited to the interpretation of company policies & procedures, recruitment & selection strategy, performance management, terminations, strategic planning, training & development and benefits administration; collective agreement administration and labour relations
• Recognizes barriers to success and facilitates proactive dispute resolution that supports a performance driven culture. Uses judgment supported by human resource acumen and practical experience to escalate matters as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvements & best practices to influence human resources strategies;
• Ensures that the interests of employees and company are considered in accordance with HR policies and applicable government laws and regulations – i.e.: ESA, Human Rights Code
• Provide coaching & support management on leadership development, talent and performance management, change and people management issues & communication;
  • Assist the client in achieving their goals by identifying human resources and organizational development issues and by leading the analysis & diagnosis of client needs;
• Day to day partner with client, trusted confidant and colleague advocate
• Provides advice, guidance and coaching on matters related to all areas of HR
• Partners with Labour Relations on employee matters

What You’ll Need:

• Equivalent combination of education and employee relations experience and an achievement of CHRP designation or post graduate degree preferred
• 5 to 7 years progressive HR experience with demonstrated knowledge in the area of client relation management
• Highly effective and persuasive personality, be a team player and leader and an excellent facilitator of action planning
• Experience in a retail environment is an asset
• Experience with budget planning; financial and business acumen
• Must be strategic, have a good professional presence, and possess strong planning and organizational skills and experience leading projects.
• Ability to work toward a future vision / state without having all necessary details
• Ability to interact with all levels with comprehensive consultative, partnering, facilitating, and influencing/negotiating skills
• Ability to interpret conceptual or loosely defined business or project objectives and assess impact on HR
• Strong integrity with ability to maintain confidentiality and manage highly sensitive information.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Solid computer skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint required
• Strong analytic skills and superior ability to problem-solve
• Exceptional commitment to customer service with strong sense of urgency
• Highly motivated, self-starter, requiring little direction
• Travel Required 20% of the time

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.
Employment Type: Full time
Type of Role: Regular
We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.