Human Resources Business Partner

Company Description
Born in the North
Canada Goose was born in the Arctic, where the difference between life and death, quite literally, hangs by a thread. It’s the only place where we can fully understand the what the meaning of “cold” really is, and it’s why we do what we do. But it’s not for everyone. Some call the Arctic landscape relentless. Dark, dangerous and uninviting. We call it home. It’s also home to the people of the North - the foremost experts in cold. Just as the Italians know knits and the British know wool, northern communities know parkas. Like us, they embrace living off the land and have a strong and meaningful respect for nature. We honour them, never losing sight of the wisdom we can learn from their patience, resilience and deep connection to all that surrounds them.
Our Purpose - We inspire and enable all people to engage with the outside world.
At Canada Goose, nature is our North Star. We aren’t simply linked to nature - we’re guided and inspired by it. Our connection to the environment compels us to design functionally superior products so people can immerse themselves in the outside world. Our first parkas were made for northerners, those living in the coldest places on Earth. Today, our products continue to be designed for the extreme outdoors, but they’ve also been adapted for all aspects of modern life - past the four walls that shelter us and beyond our everyday experiences. Whether you’re crossing the rugged terrain of Antarctica or commuting in rush-hour during a downpour, we endure any extreme, observe every detail, and take the long view to make clothing that enables everyone to live out there, wherever “out there” is for them.
Our Core Belief - Greatness Is Out There
Canada Goose is more than a company that makes best-in-class outerwear. We’re a community that’s propelled forward by one core belief:
Greatness. Greatness has driven us to where we are today, and it’s always been at the heart of Canada Goose. It’s a journey, not a destination. Whether that means honouring traditional methods of craftsmanship, supporting explorers around the globe, or enabling people to discover more about the world, we’re moving towards something bigger than ourselves. Greatness is about making possibilities limitless, and creating your own definition of what it means to you here at Canada Goose.
**Job Description**:
Job Purpose:
Provide HR and administrative support for the Canada Goose facility in various areas including:
Employee relations, health and safety, compensation, recruitment, orientation, payroll and performance management.
Key Responsibilities:
Human Resources Generalist Work
Legal Compliance:
Responsible for understanding, interpreting and ensuring compliance with all relevant employment legislative requirements including Health &
Safety, Employment Standards, Human Rights, etc.
Performance Management:
Foster an environment which encourages continuous learning and growth by working in partnership with managers of direct reports to ensure development plans are appropriate, implemented and completed
Recruitment:
Attract and securequalified personnel. Ensure that the recruitment process for hourly and salaried employees is carried out in accordance with legislative requirements
Provide new employees with a comprehensive onboarding program to enable a smooth transition into CG
Compensation &
Benefits:
Support the administration of compensation and benefits for the operations group, including understanding, applying, communicating and problem solving all issues related to legal and contractual compensation and benefits requirements
Coach managers to assist in their issue resolutions, professional development and team effectiveness
Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs to facilitate consistency and equity
Prepare internal HR related documents including employment, promotion and transfer letters, termination forms
Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of appropriate documentation throughout employment history for all employees
Support, lead and implement various HR projects and initiatives in partnership with CG HQ
Employee Relations
Investigate discrimination and harassment complaints;
resolve conflict situations
Enhance management-employee relations:
Establish and maintain good relationships with employees and management
Listen to and respond to concerns
Coach and counsel Supervisors/Managers
Prevention, Safety and Wellness
Lead safety, health, security programs to ensure a safe and secure work environment
Responsible for prevention, safety and health programs that support the well-being of employees in the facility through industry best practices, effective disability claims management, strong working relationships with key stakeholders, knowledge of legislative requirements
Accountable for matters relating to Worker’s Compensation and representing the company in all levels of appeal hearings
Experience, Education and Designations:
A post-secondary education in a related field, coupled with 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
Ongoing professional development within the Human Resources field.
Demonstrated confidence in managing conflict situations and developing solutions in the best interest of the company.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
In depth knowledge of relevant employment legislation
Exposure to labour relations including handling of grievances, arbitrations and collective bargaining
Well-versed in several HR functional competencies and best practices
Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
Creativity and demonstrated ability working in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of change and ambiguity is critical
Ability to work efficiently under pressure
Keen sense of time management and flexibility
A passion for the entire people cycle
Exceptional attention to detail and committed to a high degree of accuracy
Excellent grammar, business letter and report writing skills in English
A clear and succinct communicator (verbal and written);
excellent listening skills
Ability to think proactively, critically and independently to make good decisions
A team player who builds strong relationships based on trust and integrity
A clear sense of urgency to achieve results
Entrepreneurial spirit
Embrace continuous improvement by proposing new and/or better ways of doing things
Excellent technical ability (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, HRIS, ATS)
Bilingual in French and English, both written and verbal.