Assistant Human Resources Manager - Distribution Centres

Location: Toronto, Ontario, CA

Requisition ID: 39848

Division: Human Resources (01000177)

Department: Human Resources

Work Location: METRO ON - 170 THE WEST MALL (#A-WEST) Province: Canada: Ontario

Position Type: Permanent

Joining our team has its advantages:
- Flexible schedule to promote work/life balance
- Hybrid work schedule
- Group insurance from the first day
- Very competitive pension plan
- Generous vacation policy
- Personal days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free parking
- Opportunity for professional development
- Charging stations for electric cars

SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Senior Human Resources Manager, Distribution Centers for Ontario, the Assistant Human Resources Manager will provide Human Resources and payroll support to the Ontario distribution centers.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the distribution centers by identifying and providing HR solutions to business issues and guidance on HR practices, policies, and procedures.
- Execute various HR programs.
- Work closely with various internal HR departments.
- Advise and guide management on employee relations issues related to performance management, absence management, and investigations into policy adherence.
- Support and participate in departmental restructuring and organizational design changes through effective change management activities.
- Oversee a payroll team responsible for the integrity of the HR/payroll management system.
- Ensure the application of established controls to monitor compliance, including ongoing examination of the system through audits and analysis.
- Ensure timely and accurate administration of the weekly payroll process for all Ontario distribution centers.
- Ensure appropriate application of HR legislation and regulations.
- Responsible for the development of direct reports.
- Ensure department customer service standards are applied and develop services or service-improvement processes for areas of responsibility.
- Participate in special projects and initiatives as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree or equivalent work experience.
- 3 - 5 years related experience; CHRL/CHRM designation is an asset.
- Experience in supervising, including performance management.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Strong abilities in coaching, investigating, time management, teamwork, and professionalism.
- Working knowledge of ESA and Human Rights.
- In-depth knowledge of HR system functions; SAP is an asset.
- Retail industry knowledge is an asset.

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and rely on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view to innovate, make better decisions, and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.