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Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We are looking for an HR Business Partner & HR Enablement.

Here’s Where You’ll Be Focusing Individual Accountabilities and Responsibilities - HRBP

• Provide specialist advice on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolving queries and issues and solving very complex or contentious issues
• Develop and investigate multiple hypotheses, using a wide range of HR data to diagnose underlying causes of key business issues and identify opportunities to enhance employee engagement and/or improve business performance
• Build effective working relationships within the internal client organization, delivering high-quality professional services
• Project working committee HR lead; use structured change management methodologies to drive acceptance of change and to embed desired culture and behaviors
• Provide advice and guidance to managers in developing, documenting, and communicating solutions (including disciplinary action) for individual employee relations cases
• Leads investigations (including ethics line) and support managers at formal hearings if required
• Support leaders through annual HR processes (calibration, performance review, merit review); facilitating calibration sessions
• HRD designate as required
• Key strategic partner to the CoEs as it relates to the drafting of HR frameworks and tools for recruitment, performance management, development, career and succession planning, compensation and benefits, diversity, employee onboarding and off-boarding, and retention of talent
• Assist with development of HR Policies and procedures and monitor their implementation
• Collaborate with Integrated Health Management (IHM) team on employee leaves (WCB, STD, LTD) and assist with return to work as needed
• Partner with TA and hiring manager on selection of new staff
• Liaise with legal council on employee related legal matters
• Attend local mediation if required

Individual Accountabilities And Responsibilities - HR Enablement

• Identify priorities, drive, develop and support the harmonization of HR practices and initiatives across all geographies in coordination with the Operations CoE and HRBP teams
• Develop processes to create, evaluate and maintain HRBP training materials and process playbook documents to ensure consistency and that it aligns with both the learning strategy and company strategy (maintenance of a centralized HRBP resource hub)
• Integrate with HR CoE and HRBP teams on working committee capacity planning and ensure there is adequate cross functional HR representation from the HRBP team to effectively deliver on the design and implementation of new initiatives
• Represent as HRBP SME and strategic partner on special projects and HR initiatives as required
• Identify and support the development needs and capability building of the HRBP role and stay up to date on trends and pursuing opportunities to increase relevant knowledge and skills within the HRBP team. Identify development opportunities and raise the bar on bench strength
• Support the on-boarding and mentorship of new HRBP’s
• Through review and analysis of Ethics Line Complaints, identify mitigation strategies and work with stakeholders to help reduce their frequency and severity. (i.e. based on trends, severity and/or impact, integrate with HR CoE to provide insight to help prioritize and update L&D needs, update policies and/or e-learning, etc.)

What You Have To Offer

• An Undergraduate Degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• CPHR or equivalent preferred
• Able to influence and coach
• Project Management/Change Management experience
• Strategic thinking in a complex environment
• Problem solving and decision making
• Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Bilingual in French and English (The candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with peers in other provinces to develop procedures and processes to be implemented nationally. She will also have to interact regularly with her peers in other provinces, as well as provide support to Sobeys employees across Canada)
• Experience in the development and delivery of processes, tools and programs
• Experience in facilitation and delivering presentations

Who We Are We started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is fuelled by our purpose and values. It shapes our culture and drives business success. As a family nurturing families, we embed DE&I into everything we do. We know that it takes open minds and respect for distinct perspectives to create engaging workplaces, inclusive customer experiences and strong community partnerships. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

What We Offer Our Total Rewards package is designed to help our teammates thrive—physically, financially, and emotionally. While offerings vary by role and employment types; eligible teammates may receive:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program for personalized support.
• Retirement and Savings Plan to help you build financial security.
• 10% In-Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs.
• Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to invest in the company’s success.
• Learning and Development Resources to support your career growth.
• Parental Leave Top-Up to assist growing families.
• Paid Vacation and Days Off to help you recharge.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity—including expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required —please click the “I’m interested” button above. Individual Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

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To drive our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company, these decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

If you feel that this describes the kind of work you want to do and you are excited about what Sobeys has to offer, then please apply by the posting end date indicated above. We encourage candidates to submit a resume and take the time to ensure that their application highlights what makes them uniquely qualified for this opportunity!

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.