Job Description

Are you one of the rare HR people that can strike a balance between textbook and real life? Do you tend to make decisions about people issues by asking yourself "does this feel like us?". If so you might be just the leader we're looking for.

Princess Auto is a private, Canadian-owned company employing over 3,600 Team Members across the country. We provide hard-working Canadians with a unique assortment of tools and equipment through over 55 retail stores coast-to-coast, and we are continuing to grow. We also have a National Call Centre, Distribution Centres, an online store, and our Winnipeg based Home Office. We are a unique place to shop and work.

We want to add a Senior Leader, Team Development (Director of HR) to our team. The most important thing we'll be looking for is "Does this person feel like us?" It's a question we ask ourselves daily when we make decisions... "does this feel like us?" That "us" is the Princess Auto culture and it is second to none.

So what's this role all about?

This position is an important Leadership role on our Team Development (HR) team, and reports to the Vice President of Team Development. This Senior Leader role will oversee three teams; the Regional Support team (recruitment, team member relations) the Health and Safety team, and the Total Compensation and Wellness team. Based in our super cool Home Office in Winnipeg, we're looking for an experienced professional who's approach to HR is practical and flexible. Leadership and developing people will be your top priority. You will partner with other Leaders in the business to focus on all areas of Team Member Experience.

You'll fit in great if you:

Have experience in the development of HR strategy with a specific focus on Recruitment and Team Member Relations Have worked in or have education in Health and Safety Experienced in disability management programs Educational or experience in total compensation programs such as pay equity, pension, and benefits Provide strong, effective and highly visible leadership to a team Can ensure that Princess Auto is positioned to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market Deliver ongoing consultation, training and development, and coaching to Team Members and Leaders on a variety of Human Resource topics Have a wealth of experience in advising HR teams on matters of Team Member Relations Can lead a team of Safety Specialists to support the Health and Safety plans in our stores, DC's and Home Office Can lead complex respectful workplace investigations Successfully foster a team environment through ongoing communication and promote an open door policy Lead by being present, and walking around

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Relevant Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience 6+ years' progressive experience in a professional HR role with significant experience in Recruitment, and Employee Relations and Disability Management Worked in a Safety role or taken courses on Occupational Health and Safety 4+ years' experience in a Senior leadership capacity within HR with direct responsibility for Leading HR teams Experience delivering HR services in multiple provinces across Canada Knowledge of various Labour Laws and Provincial Employment Standards across Canada Experience in a related industry such as Retail, Hospitality, etc. an asset Ability to manage difficult conversations with empathy and influence towards reaching common and practical goals Ability to travel as required Excellent written and verbal communications skills along with well-developed coaching and leadership skills Highly collaborative style and strong team orientation Solid problem solving and decision making skills Bilingual (French/English) an asset

What our unique and fun world can offer you:

Princess Auto offers our Leaders a competitive base salary along with top notch company paid benefits package. All our Team Members participate in annual profit sharing and enjoy the perks of a Team Member discount at our stores. These are only a few of the many parts of our total compensation package

Ready to join us? Apply today - we're ready to meet you!

Voted one of Canada's Best Employers 2025 by Forbes

Accessibility

Princess Auto Ltd. will consult with all applicants requesting accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.



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