Regional HR Business Partner

at  Groupe Dynamite Inc

REGIONAL HR BP (QUEBEC & ATLANTIC)

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, privately held house of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.
Our mission of “Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time” is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI’s long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.
Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.
Job Summary:
The HR team is looking for a Regional HRBP for the Quebec and Atlantic Canada markets who will be responsible for providing support to the Field Leaders and delivering on all Human Resources initiatives. Reporting to the Senior HR Manager, Quebec and Atlantic, the ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of the Quebec labour standards requirements. He/She will be able to work autonomously and efficiently to ensure the end-to-end management of all HR-related matters, including the rollout of HR projects.

Responsibilities:

• In partnership with the Senior HR Manager, provide counselling to Field Leaders on how to handle associate relations issues, and act as an expert on HR processes and people practices;
• Support change management execution in the store network;
• Facilitate Sales structure optimization and people changes by participating in talent development in order to create and sustain an internal pipeline;
• Guide and support management teams in the application of our policies and procedures;
• Participate in the rollout of HR projects, processes, and/or corporate initiatives;
• Analyze and monitor key people metrics and develop needed action plans to improve talent development and retention;
• Support Field Leaders with compensation analysis, reporting requirements, and data analytics;
• Support recruitment strategies to network, source, and create a pipeline of candidates for high-level management positions;
• Participate in various investigations;
• Support Health and Safety initiatives, policies, and processes;
• Work closely with Payroll/Benefits to ensure compliance with the various processes;
• Monitor and ensure understanding and compliance with federal and state laws as well as company Human Resources policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree and/or college diploma, preferably in Human Resources or related field;
• 4+ years of experience as an HR Generalist, preferably within the retail environment;
• Demonstrated knowledge of Quebec employment laws, employee relations, best practices, and recruitment practices;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) in English;
• High level of adaptability and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, ever-changing environment;
• Creative and innovative approach;
• Travel required as per business needs (approximately 20% of the time);
• Excellent written and verbal skills;
• Strong computer skills (PowerPoint and Excel);
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams;
• Results-oriented and customer-centric.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:
A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
Exclusive private sample sales;
A flexible vacation policy;
And more!
GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.
Our promise…
No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.
Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.

• In partnership with the Senior HR Manager, provide counselling to Field Leaders on how to handle associate relations issues, and act as an expert on HR processes and people practices;
• Support change management execution in the store network;
• Facilitate Sales structure optimization and people changes by participating in talent development in order to create and sustain an internal pipeline;
• Guide and support management teams in the application of our policies and procedures;
• Participate in the rollout of HR projects, processes, and/or corporate initiatives;
• Analyze and monitor key people metrics and develop needed action plans to improve talent development and retention;
• Support Field Leaders with compensation analysis, reporting requirements, and data analytics;
• Support recruitment strategies to network, source, and create a pipeline of candidates for high-level management positions;
• Participate in various investigations;
• Support Health and Safety initiatives, policies, and processes;
• Work closely with Payroll/Benefits to ensure compliance with the various processes;
• Monitor and ensure understanding and compliance with federal and state laws as well as company Human Resources policies and procedures