Human Resources Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Job Request Number: 49144

Job Category: Administration

Division: Nat - Human Resources (80069754)

Department: Human Resources

Work Location: METRO - PLACE CARILLON, MONTREAL (#M-CARI)

Province: Canada: Quebec

Employment Type: Permanent

Come and take on new challenges and share your passion!

Joining our team has its advantages:

• Flexible schedule to promote work-life balance
• Hybrid remote work
• Group insurance from the first day
• Very competitive retirement plan
• Generous vacation policy
• Personal days
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Professional development opportunities
• Charging stations for electric vehicles
• Your mission in the team:

The incumbent of the position develops human resources and business strategies to achieve objectives and acts as a coach to their client groups of the metro banner. They direct and coordinate all activities of the divisional human resources service by controlling the application of management policies and procedures and advise executives in the application of collective agreements. The incumbent of the position acts as a transformational change agent in the implementation of new ways of doing and managing change.

Your responsibilities as a Human Resources Manager

• Act as a business partner to your clients by developing human resources strategies to achieve the division's objectives.
• Build action plans according to the various initiatives to be implemented.
• Actively contribute to employee mobilization and retention by supporting managers in implementing initiatives that promote engagement, development, and employee experience.
• Act as a change agent by accompanying teams in the implementation of new practices and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in the HR sector and its clients.
• Administer and apply the collective agreements of your divisions and advise your clients on issues related to labor relations and employee relations.
• Advise your clients on the interpretation and application of management policies and procedures as well as the various labor laws.
• Advise your clients on talent management, workforce planning, structure, and organizational development.
• Maintain effective relations with union representatives and advise your clients on litigious matters such as grievances, disciplinary notices, legal appeals, etc.
• Support managers, coordinate, implement, and promote various programs and activities related to health and safety at work.
• Develop, recommend, and control the application of means to maximize the efficiency, motivation, and performance of human resources.
• Support activities related to funding, social benefits management, updating employee files, integrating new employees, and workplace absenteeism.
• Advise your clients on job changes, salary changes, or others, in collaboration with the compensation service, and follow up.
• Collaborate, when required, in the preparation, conduct, and conclusion of negotiations for the renewal of collective agreements.
• Participate in the development and follow-up of activities related to the succession plan of your sector as well as individual development plans.
• Lead and develop members of your human resources team.
• Participate in various management, health and safety, training, productivity, etc., committees.
• Provide support in the development and implementation of training programs and act as a facilitator when necessary.

The qualifications we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in administration, human resources, industrial relations, or a related discipline
• 10 to 15 years of experience in human resources and labor relations, as a generalist or business partner
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Availability to travel frequently to stores
• Oral and written communications
• Proficiency in MS Office suite software as well as copilot
• Project management skills
• Bilingualism essential (spoken and written) The position requires collaboration with colleagues who speak only English.
• Negotiation skills

Some additional assets

• Performance management of employees
• Innovation and strong persuasion capacity
• Orientation towards quality work/service
• Decision-making
• Team management
• Interpersonal communication
• Motivation
• Autonomy
• Adaptability
• Integrity

*The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change if necessary to achieve METRO's objectives.* *METRO has committed to offering an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. Therefore, the company values, respects, and leverages the diversity of origins, experiences, and perspectives as it allows us to innovate, make better decisions, and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all backgrounds to build the best team.* *We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires adjustments to the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.* *Please note that we will only communicate with candidates whose applications are selected.* *We respectfully request that recruitment agencies not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.*