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Are you a Human Resource professional with at least five years of experience in unionized environments? Our client in the retail sector is looking for an HR Lead to join their team on a 12-month contract. This is a unique opportunity to act as a hands-on generalist, driving human resource related operations including staffing, training, and labor relations. As the HR Team Lead, you will be a vital partner to site leadership, ensuring that the workforce is engaged, productive, and aligned with global organizational values.
Job Responsibility:
Strategic & Operational HR Leadership: You will serve as the primary HR Site Lead for this location, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership while managing end-to-end people operations
Labor Relations Expertise: This role requires a professional with a strong background in unionized environments, specifically managing collective bargaining agreements, grievance resolutions, and maintaining positive labor-management relations
Comprehensive Talent Management: You will oversee the full talent lifecycle, from high-volume hourly recruitment and salaried hiring to internal learning programs and succession planning—all through a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Compliance & Risk Mitigation: You will be responsible for ensuring all site operations remain in strict alignment with federal and provincial employment laws, partnering with legal counsel as needed to mitigate organizational risk
Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a human resources role within the retail, logistics, distribution or similar environment
Proven experience operating in a unionized environment, including negotiations and grievance handling
Demonstrated ability to build positive employee relations and navigate complex labor relations issues
CHRP or CPHR designation is strongly preferred
Deep understanding of Canadian federal and provincial employment laws
What we offer:
Fixed-term 12-month contract offering stability with the potential for extension based on business needs
Collaborative team culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusions
Onsite role (5 days per week) allowing for direct impact and face-to-face employee engagement