Director, HR - Supply Chain Distribution Operations

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1 Presidents Choice Circle, Brampton, ON
 
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Venez faire votre différence dans les communautés à travers le Canada, où l'authenticité, la confiance et l'établissement de liens sont valorisés - alors que nous façonnons l'avenir du commerce de détail au Canada, ensemble. Notre position unique en tant que l'un des plus grands employeurs du pays, celle associée à notre engagement à avoir un impact positif sur la vie de tous les Canadiens, viens offrir à nos collègues une gamme d'opportunités et d'expériences pour aider les Canadiens à Vivre Bien, Vivre Pleinement.

Chez Les Compagnies Loblaw Limitée, nous réussissons grâce à la collaboration, à l'engagement et nous plaçons la barre haute pour nous-mêmes et ceux qui nous entourent. Que vous débutiez votre carrière, que vous réintégriez le marché du travail ou que vous recherchiez un nouvel emploi, votre place est avec nous.

The HR Director, Supply Chain Distribution Operations Eastern Canada plays a pivotal role in shaping the people strategy for one of Canada's most complex and innovative logistics networks. Reporting directly to the Sr. Director, HR, this high-impact position leads a team of 15 HR professionals (including 5 Senior HRBPs/HRBP direct reports) and partners closely with the VP of Distribution Operations for Eastern Canada. With oversight spanning 12 distribution centres from Ontario to Newfoundland, this role is integral to driving workforce strategies that support over 3000 colleagues.


This position will influence organizational culture, inclusion initiatives, engagement strategies, talent development programs, and overall operational effectiveness. As part of Loblaw's dynamic Supply Chain organization - recognized as one of Canada's most advanced logistics ecosystems - this leader will help deliver quality, freshness, and value to millions of Canadians daily while ensuring our people remain at the heart of every success.


Join us in this critical leadership role where innovation meets execution, and where you’ll have the opportunity to drive meaningful change in Canada’s largest retailer and business.


Please note Loblaw's Return to Office Policy, is 4 days in the office

What You'll Do:

As an experienced HR leader with a passion for driving results and fostering an inclusive culture, you will:

Lead People Strategy at Scale: Develop and implement comprehensive people strategies aligned with business objectives that impact thousands of employees across a geographically dispersed network and more broadly across the Supply Chain enterprise.

Inspire High-Performing Teams: Build a culture of excellence by recruiting top talent, providing mentorship, fostering collaboration, promoting accountability, and executing robust succession plans.

Act as a Strategic Advisor: Partner with senior leaders, including the VP of Distribution Operations, to provide expert counsel on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent optimization.

Champion Culture & Inclusion: Inform diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to ensure a workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Drive Employee Engagement: Lead resources to analyze engagement data to identify trends; develop targeted action plans to address challenges while amplifying strengths; create opportunities for ongoing dialogue across all levels.

Optimize Organizational Design: Assess current structures against future business needs; recommend adjustments that improve agility while maintaining operational excellence at scale.

Oversee Talent Management Programs: Shape end-to-end talent lifecycle processes, from onboarding through leadership development, ensuring alignment with both short-term goals and long-term growth strategies.

Influence Data-Informed Decisions: Leverage analytics tools and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure workforce effectiveness; use insights to influence decision-making across leadership teams.

Navigate Labour Relations Complexity: Partner with the Sr. Director of Labour Relations to provide thought leadership in managing unionized environments; maintaining positive labour-management relations.

Spearhead Change Management Initiatives: Lead large-scale transformations that align people strategy with evolving business priorities; minimize disruption through clear communication and structured processes.

Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Stay ahead of employment legislation changes across multiple provinces; ensure policies consistently meet or exceed legal requirements.

Collaborate cross-functionally with two other Directors of HR, and HR leaders nationwide, to share best practices and align regional efforts with national priorities.


What You'll Need:

To excel in this influential role within Loblaw’s Supply Chain organization:

A post-secondary degree or equivalent experience; CHRP designation or a postgraduate degree in HR or Organizational Behavior is strongly preferred.

A minimum of 7+ years’ progressive leadership experience in Human Resources with demonstrated success as a strategic partner at senior levels.

Proven expertise developing employee relations strategies within unionized environments

Experience in supply chain/logistics operations or comparable industries such as retail or manufacturing is highly desirable.

Exceptional ability to manage ambiguity and lead through complexity while making timely decisions under pressure.

Strong analytical acumen combined with excellent problem-solving skills; ability to derive insights from data to inform strategic decisions.

Outstanding interpersonal skills paired with exceptional written and verbal communication abilities - capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.

A proactive mindset focused on delivering innovative solutions that address evolving business needs while staying grounded in operational realities.

Digital literacy proficiency for producing reports/presentations using modern tools; comfort interpreting data insights aligned with KPIs.


Why Join Loblaw and this team?


Loblaw’s Supply Chain sets the benchmark for operational excellence in Canada. Supporting over 2,500 retail locations nationwide through cutting-edge logistics powered by advanced analytics and automation technologies, we operate at unparalleled scale. This isn’t just about moving products, it’s about creating impact: connecting communities coast-to-coast through reliable service delivery.


As Director of HR - Supply Chain Distribution Operations for Eastern Canada, your leadership will directly shape how we recruit top talent into our ecosystem; inspire teams distributed across geographies; embed cultural values into daily operations; develop future leaders who thrive amidst complexity; optimize processes so they work smarter - not harder - and ultimately ensure our people are empowered contributors toward Loblaw’s ambitious vision.

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our organizational Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.


If you’re ready to make your mark at the intersection where human capital meets operational excellence… join us today!

Notre engagement envers la durabilité et l'impact social est un élément essentiel de notre façon de faire des affaires. Nous concentrons notre attention sur les domaines où nous pouvons avoir le plus grand impact. Notre approche de la durabilité et de l'impact social repose sur trois piliers - l'environnement, l'approvisionnement et la communauté. Nous recherchons constamment des moyens de faire preuve de leadership dans ces domaines importants. Nos valeurs ÊTRE – Engagement, Tient à coeur, Respect et Excellence – guident toutes nos prises de décision et prennent vie à travers notre culture bleue. Nous offrons à nos collègues des carrières progressives, une formation complète, de la flexibilité ainsi que les nombreux avantages compétitifs - voici quelques-unes des nombreuses raisons pour lesquelles nous sommes classés au palmarès des meilleurs employeurs du Canada, au palmarès des meilleurs employeurs pour la diversité au Canada, au palmarès des employeurs les plus verts au Canada et au palmarès des meilleurs employeurs pour les jeunes au Canada.

Si vous ne savez pas si votre expérience correspond à toutes les exigences ci-dessus, nous vous encourageons à postuler quand même. Nous recherchons des perspectives de candidatures variées, qui incluent des expériences diverses que nous pouvons ajouter à notre équipe.

Nous nous concentrons depuis longtemps sur la diversité, l'équité et l'inclusion, car nous savons que cela fera de notre entreprise un meilleur lieu de travail et de magasinage. Nous nous engageons à créer des environnements accessibles pour nos collègues, candidats et clients. Les demandes d'aménagement en raison d'un handicap (qui peut être visible ou pas, temporaire ou permanent) peuvent être faites à n'importe quel stade de la demande et de l'emploi. Nous encourageons les candidats à faire connaître leurs besoins en matière d'accommodation afin que nous puissions offrir des opportunités équitables.

Veuillez noter:
Les candidats âgés de 18 ans ou plus doivent effectuer une vérification des antécédents criminels. Les détails seront fournis lors du processus d’embauche.

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