People and Culture Manager

Our client, a global leader in the retail sector, is seeking a Director, People and Culture for its South Shore of Montreal location. This key role is a unique opportunity to leverage your human resources expertise and contribute directly to the success of a renowned company. The Director, People and Culture will be responsible for the strategic management of human resources, focusing on change management, organizational development, and employee engagement. Reporting to the store management, you will play a leading role in creating a positive and productive work environment for a team of nearly 400 non-unionized employees.

Your leadership and effective communication skills will be essential in guiding the teams. You will be a strategic partner for the local management team, ensuring that human resources initiatives are aligned with business objectives. This position requires an individual with a strong sense of initiative, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for developing human potential.

This position is a bilingual role. The ideal candidate must have a level of expertise in French, as approximately 60% of the tasks will be performed in this language. The need for French is due to the requirement to communicate with French-speaking colleagues and partners on a daily basis.

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Advantages
Competitive compensation.

Full range of benefits.

Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Dynamic and stimulating work environment.

Health days (in addition to your vacation weeks).

Eligibility for an annual bonus program.

Flexible spending account.

Discounts on merchandise.



Responsibilities
Act as a strategic business partner to the unit's management team.

Lead and implement the human resources strategy in alignment with business objectives.

Oversee all aspects of human resources, including employee relations, performance management, training and development, compensation, and benefits.

Drive change management and organizational development initiatives to support the company's transformation.

Promote a positive and engaging company culture, ensuring that company values are lived out daily.

Ensure compliance with current labor laws and regulations.

Manage and develop a team of human resources professionals.

Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on all human resources-related matters.

Qualifications
Here is the English translation and the modified bilingual version of the text as requested:

English Translation
Bachelor's degree in human resources management, industrial relations, or relevant experience.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a human resources management position.

Experience in the retail sector (a major asset).

Experience in change management and organizational development.

Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Proven ability to manage change and lead transformation initiatives.

Excellent knowledge of human resources best practices.

Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written.

Availability to work one to two evenings per week and one weekend out of two.

Summary
If you are a human resources leader passionate about change management and talent development, and you want to make a significant impact within a leading organization, we invite you to apply now.

Julie Charbonneau
Senior Human Capital Consultant

julie.charbonneau@randstad.ca

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