Manager, Human Resources partnering with Indigo’s retail leadership teams on talent, employee relations, and people programs. Supporting organizational effectiveness across Canada’s bookstore and lifestyle retail business.
Responsibilities
Partner with regional retail leadership teams and client groups to foster a high-performance culture
Provide strategic HR guidance supporting operational success in a retail environment
Deliver and embed core HR processes including staffing, performance and potential, succession, career planning, learning and development, and total rewards
Build trusted partnerships with business leaders and regional people leaders
Advise assigned client groups on enterprise and retail people programs and annual HR processes
Provide guidance and coaching on employee relations, performance management, risk mitigation, and complex people matters
Translate business strategy, market trends, and operational priorities into people plans and organizational solutions
Use people analytics, business insights, and workforce trends to identify opportunities and risks
Define employee engagement goals and action-planning strategies
Conduct sensitive investigations with professionalism, discretion, care, and expertise
Design and implement organizational changes, talent strategies, engagement initiatives, and communication plans
Partner on talent acquisition, succession planning, development planning, and retention strategies
Liaise between the business, HR teams, and Centres of Excellence
Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence to design, deliver, and embed people programs, policies, processes, and initiatives
Support staffing, onboarding, talent planning, performance and potential processes, succession planning, and career planning
Support annual merit and bonus cycles, equity assessments, and compensation recommendations
Drive continuous improvement in people practices, processes, systems, and ways of working
Report to the Director, Human Resources – Retail
Requirements
Minimum 5–7 years progressive experience in an HR business partner or generalist role, primarily in a multi-site or retail environment
Post-secondary education in HR, business, or a related field
CHRL or similar HR professional designation is an asset
Proven ability to navigate complex employee and labour relations issues
Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation
Strong business acumen and strategic problem-solving
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills
Cultural engagement expertise with a focus on operational excellence
Ability to surface and efficiently solve problems related to organizational, people, and change priorities
Alignment with Indigo values and passion for Indigo’s mission
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
Previous experience with UKG (HRIS) is an asset
Ability to travel independently up to 25% across assigned regions, including overnight travel within Canada
Valid driver’s license required
Occasional travel to Indigo Home Office in Toronto, Ontario
Access to a private and consistent home office environment suitable for confidential remote work
Bilingual English/French considered an asset
Benefits
Remote work available
Permanent full-time employment
Access to a private and consistent home office environment suitable for confidential remote work
Accommodation during the recruitment process
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility commitment
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