Specialist Human Resources
SobeysCanada3 days ago
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Ready to Transform Retail? Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.
Ready to Make an impact?
Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a new opportunity as HR Generalist. This role is a critical contributor within the HR team and is designed as a foundational role in the progression toward an HR Business Partner position. The role requires comfort operating in a fast paced, high-volume environment and a demonstrated ability to work independently, execute with accuracy, and take ownership of outcomes.
Here’s Where You’ll Be Focusing
HR Operations and Cyclical Processes
Deliver comprehensive HR data analysis to identify trends and generate actionable insights that support the diagnosis of business issues, strengthen employee engagement, and enhance overall business performance. This includes workforce analysis related to employee exit surveys, absenteeism, return-to-office (RTO) metrics, engagement results, KPI status updates, and workforce accommodations (e.g., RTO, leave and absence management).
Employee Lifecycle
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:
External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization..
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.
Ready to Make an impact?
Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a new opportunity as HR Generalist. This role is a critical contributor within the HR team and is designed as a foundational role in the progression toward an HR Business Partner position. The role requires comfort operating in a fast paced, high-volume environment and a demonstrated ability to work independently, execute with accuracy, and take ownership of outcomes.
Here’s Where You’ll Be Focusing
HR Operations and Cyclical Processes
- Own the tactical execution of core HR processes, including salary and incentive review cycles, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong stakeholder experience
- Support HR Business Partners in the preparation and facilitation of leader sessions, including calibration and talent discussions
- Manage high-volume HR activities and ad-hoc requests while maintaining strong attention to detail and delivery
- Partner with HR Business Partners to support employee relations case management, including documentation, investigation support, and guidance to leaders on appropriate outcomes
- Provide support for unionized environments, including collective agreement administration, seniority tracking, statutory holiday calendars, and related communications
- Demonstrate sound judgment, confidentiality, and professionalism in handling sensitive employee matters
- Actively contributes to the engagement, collaboration, and effectiveness of the broader HR team by sharing knowledge, supporting team initiatives, and fostering a positive, inclusive, and solution oriented working environment.
- Support other HR operational and administrative tasks related to HR programs and processes, as required.
Deliver comprehensive HR data analysis to identify trends and generate actionable insights that support the diagnosis of business issues, strengthen employee engagement, and enhance overall business performance. This includes workforce analysis related to employee exit surveys, absenteeism, return-to-office (RTO) metrics, engagement results, KPI status updates, and workforce accommodations (e.g., RTO, leave and absence management).
Employee Lifecycle
- Support end-to-end employee lifecycle activities including immigration inquiries, performance management cycles, leaves and accommodations, and coordinate outplacement services
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for managers and employees on HR-related inquiries not supported by the HR Service Centre, escalating or partnering with HR Business Partners as appropriate.
- Support HR enablement initiatives by contributing to the design, documentation, and continuous improvement of HR processes, tools, and resources in partnership with HR Business Partners
- Support the development and maintenance of role charters, organizational charts, and HR resource materials
- Support the continuous improvement of HR SharePoint sites and/or Teams channels to ensure information is current, accessible, and practical
- Identify inefficiencies and proactively recommend and implement process improvements
- College diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and progressive HR experience.
- 2–4 years of progressive HR or related experience or a demonstrated passion for building a career in Human Resources, with a strong desire to grow into an HR Business Partner role.
- Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience with HR systems, including SAP, SuccessFactors, and Dayforce.
- Fully Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyze data, produce clear HR reports, and deliver professional presentations to diverse stakeholders.
- Experience working with reporting tools and dashboards (e.g., Tableau or similar platforms) to visualize HR data and communicate insights in a clear, meaningful, and actionable way.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both French and English, supporting employees and collaborating with stakeholders across multiple regions.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a strong customer service mindset, while maintaining confidentiality and managing competing priorities.
- Highly detail oriented and well organized, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and follow through.
- Experience managing HR administrative tasks, including updating HR systems, organizing employee files, immigration application process, preparing documentation, and supporting day to day HR operations.
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.
External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization..
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.
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