Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, the Human Resources Manager, Retail and Wholesale is responsible for translating the business strategy into business specific HR approaches supporting Sales and Retail teams. The selected candidate will also be responsible for analyzing workforce data and give recommendations that align with Lindt’s Winning Culture strategy. By conducting market research and identifying trends within the business environment, the Human Resources Manager, Retail and Wholesale will be able to implement business solutions, supporting Lindt Canada’s continuous growth in the country.

Responsibilities:

Company culture:

• Work collaboratively across business units to develop integrated and innovative HR programs and policies
• Manage the execution of HR programs including compensation, retirement and other benefit programs
• Be the point of contact for employees and representatives regarding general HR related inquiries
• Manage relationship with our 3rd party recruitment partner, ensuring the best working experience for our hourly retail and merchandising teams.

Talent Acquisition & Management

• Work with the Talent Acquisition Manager to ensure effective and timely acquisition, performance management and succession planning activities
• Partner with stakeholders to plan and execute activities to support people needs within respective division
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure ongoing deployment of talent management activities
• Manage and support the development and deployment of career paths

HR Operations

• Analyze and evaluate people metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and address system areas of concern
• Support leaders to ensure compliance with policies and employment legislation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years Human Resources or equivalent business experience
• Extensive knowledge of Human Resources legislation and industry standards and best practices
• Post-Secondary education in Human Resources including professional designation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to use tact and discretion when managing sensitive situations
• Ability to influence change amongst different stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and prioritize work effectively based on the strategic needs of the business
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. French is an asset
• Strong customer service orientation and proven problem-solving skills
• Previous experience in retail or CPG environment is a very strong asset

Why Lindt Canada? Join our winning culture and become part of our team of passionate and dynamic individuals in our journey to become the leader in the Canadian chocolate market. Our environment characterizes personal commitment, drive, initiative and entrepreneurial spirit, working together as one team to reach outstanding results. We encourage, recognize and reward innovation, personal initiative, leadership and accountability throughout the organization. We are recognized as a Great Place to Work so come and grow your career with us, it’s a pretty sweet deal. To learn more about our winning culture, visit https://careers.lindtcanada.ca and or follow us on LinkedIn

Lindt & Sprüngli is recognized as a leader in the market for premium quality chocolate, offering a large selection of products in more than 120 countries around the world. During more than 170 years of Lindt & Sprüngli's existence, it has become known as one of the most innovative and creative companies making premium chocolate, with 12 production sites in Europe and the USA, and distribution and sales companies on four continents.

We thank all those who have applied however, only selected candidates will be contacted.

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