Due to our extraordinary success and expansion plans in Canada we are looking for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our team!

We are looking for someone who is ambitious, would thrive in a ‘start-up' environment and who has the knowledge, experience and drive to contribute to our mission to build a best- in- class workplace.

This job contributes to Fox Group - Retailors success by supporting the effective delivery of Human Resources programs and services to all employees in assigned area or district within a Territory. This position reports to the Human Resource Manager, and is expected to help develop, execute, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and processes for all stores. They will identify needs and help determine effective Human Resources strategies, programs, and services to address them.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing the staffing process for designated area of responsibility to include liaison with internal or external recruiting resources/vendors and supports on-boarding.
• Conducts new employee orientation / onboarding in assigned area(s) or division as required, existing as well as new/acquired stores within Area.

• Facilitates Succession/Bench Planning sessions to help identify further bench, gaps in talent base, and risk performers.

• Collaborates with Store /Area Leaders on employee development needs and bench planning decisions. Assists leaders with development plans for key talent to improve readiness levels and further support career progression.

• Consults with Store leaders to foster and promote a positive work environment. Provides investigation and consultation support to employee relations, employee conduct, and performance issues, including the application of company policies and applicable employment laws. Ensures compliance with local/country employment laws and regulations.
• Provides information, or facilitates employees' ability to obtain information about benefits, compensation, training and other Human Resources programs and services. Works with payroll on problem resolution of employee related transactions.

• Rolls out HR programs, trainings and initiatives as directed, and validates adoption / learnings at store level.

• Maintaining and supporting the offboarding process in terms of the documentation flows and necessary information relevant for HR Admin and Payroll.

The successful candidate will need the following:

• 2 – 3 years of experience as an HRBP, preferably in a related field
• Strong knowledge of retail industry is a must.
• Must have knowledge/experience with local /country employment laws/regulations.
• Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities and to build practical solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills – communication, collaboration, relationship management, influence, conflict management and resolution.
• Customer - service oriented.
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams, and advocate and lead through change.
• Leadership capabilities – coaching, problem solving, and results -oriented.
• Willing to travel.

What we offer:

• Be part of a dynamic, global, premium brand retailer
• Career development/advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation based on experience/knowledge
• Benefits include amazing Nike discount, pension

Work location:

• Office environment