Sr. HR Coordinator, Super Market Merchandising (18-Month Contract)

Loblaw Companies Limited•Brampton, ON

26d•CA$52,000 - CA$71,500•Onsite

About The Position

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Sr. HR Coordinator to provide day-to-day support to their Super Market Merchandising client group. This role requires a customer-focused team player who can offer timely HR advice, resolve colleague issues, and ensure the smooth execution of HR processes and programs. The ideal candidate will possess a digital and continuous improvement mindset, leveraging data, technology, and AI-enabled tools to streamline processes and enhance the colleague and manager experience. Loblaw Companies Limited is one of Canada's largest employers, committed to positively impacting the lives of Canadians and shaping the future of Canadian retail.

Requirements

Post-secondary education, preferably in Human Resources, with an HR professional designation completed or in progress considered an asset.
3–5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within a large, complex organization.
Strong understanding of HR practices and the employee lifecycle, with experience supporting HR programs and employee relations.
Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft Office, HR information systems (Workday preferred) and AI-enabled productivity tools.
Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for AI, automation and emerging technologies, with a desire to use them to improve how HR work gets done.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data and information into practical insights.
Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
Strong judgment and integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, customer-focused and able to manage multiple priorities.
Proactive self-starter who looks for opportunities to simplify processes and improve the colleague experience.
Ability to travel to other office locations as required.

Nice To Haves

HR professional designation completed or in progress

Responsibilities

Act as a front-line HR contact for colleague and leader questions and concerns within the assigned client group.
Provide advice and support on HR policies and programs, employee relations, performance management, recruitment, training and development, compensation and benefits.
Support sensitive colleague and employee relations matters, conducting research and escalating complex issues as appropriate.
Coordinate and support key annual HR processes including Performance and Compensation, Engagement Survey, Headcount Validation and Succession Planning.
Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to support a smooth end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process.
Support the rollout and adoption of HR programs, initiatives, and HR technology.
Maintain HR data integrity and use HR systems, data and reporting to identify trends, provide insights and support decision-making.
Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve HR processes using approved AI, digital tools and technology.
Responsibly use AI-enabled tools responsibly to support research, analysis, communications, documentation, and other HR activities while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and human oversight.
Develop and improve templates, workflows and repeatable processes that reduce manual work and improve HR service delivery.
Support compensation recommendations and administration of annual merit and incentive processes.
Coordinate leave of absence and accommodation requests in partnership with appropriate internal teams.
Research and resolve payroll, benefits and other HR inquiries as required.
Support compliance with applicable employment legislation, company policies and HR practices.
Assist the HR team with research, analysis, reporting and implementation of HR programs and projects.
Contribute to continuous improvement by challenging existing processes and identifying simpler, more effective ways of working.