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Indigo is a physical and digital place inspired by and filled with books, ideas, beautifully designed lifestyle products, and the creative people who help make it all happen. We believe in real books, living life fully and generously, being kind to each other and to the environment, and that stories big and little connect us. Indigo is our customer's happy place for joyful moments of discovery and to connect with people who share their passion for reading, their belief in ideas, and their commitment to making the world a better and more beautiful place.OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLESOur Mission is to inspire reading and enrich the lives of booklovers. As such, we believe in the power of people and their stories. We aim to attract top talent, nurture the potential of our employees, and create space for everyone to thrive. Our Guiding Principles are the few key ideas that are meant to influence everything we do, every day.We Will Hire, Inspire, Promote and Retain the BestWe Will Be EntrepreneurialWe Will Be Committed to Caring About Each Other, Our Communities, and Our EnvironmentWe Will Be Committed to True and Shared Value CreationWe Will Be Systems Thinking, Data Driven and AI enabledMISSIONThe Manager, Human Resources Retail partners with regional retail leadership teams and client groups to foster a high-performance culture by embedding and elevating exceptional HR processes and practices consistent with Indigos Guiding Principles.This role acts as a strategic business partner providing proactive HR and labour relations practices to support operational success in a primarily retail environment consisting of unionized and non-unionized stores. By collaborating with HR Centres of Excellence, the Manager, Human Resources Retail ensures the effective delivery of core HR processes - including Staffing, Onboarding, Performance & Potential, Training & Development, Succession and Total Rewards - driving organizational success through people while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and any applicable collective agreements.This role is hybrid, with field leadership and regular work out of Indigos Home Office in Toronto, as it supports one or more Retail and/or Home Office regions. The Manager, Human Resources Retail reports to the Director, Human Resources Retail.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESBusiness PartnershipBuild relationships with business leaders and regional people leaders to establish credibility as a trusted advisor and strategic partnerProvide strategic guidance on workforce planning and talent strategiesPartner with retail leadership at all levels on change management initiatives and communication strategiesUnderstand market trends, business models and business strategy, and translate those requirements to deliver organizational and talent-related insightsSupport organizational design/operational model changes within assigned client groups and the impact of changes on talentLeverage people analytics to identify risks and trends, driving insight to enhance overall organizational culture, team effectiveness and risk mitigationSupport various HR initiatives for all assigned client groups.Employee and Labour Relations/ EngagementHelp to define employee engagement goals and action planning strategies to drive increased engagement and enhance overall team performanceCollaborate on the development and implementation of proactive labour relations strategies to maintain positive union-management relationshipsProvide expertise on collective agreement interpretation, grievance handling, and arbitration preparationSupport labour negotiations and discussions in collaboration with senior HR leadership, business leadership, and legal counselProvide effective coaching, counselling, and performance strategies on all employee relations situations in alignment with best practices, demonstratinga sound understanding of employment law and applicable legislationsMonitor legislative changes and ensure compliance with provincial and federal employment laws and governance, as applicable to assigned client groupsPartner with people leaders on high-risk/complex written communications across client groupsTalent Management/ Training & Development/ StaffingWork with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) on development and execution of client group-specific people solutions related to talent management, development planning, succession planning, training programs (facilitation and coordination)Support the staffing process for assigned client groups and work with leaders to ensure effective hiring decisions, onboarding & orientationDirectly support recruitment and onboarding of impactful regional and store leadership rolesIdentify talent issues and work with leaders to design and implement plans to addressSupport the administration of foundational HR processes to ensure timely and accurate record keeping in UKGLiaise between Client Groups and Centres of Excellence (COE)Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset to solve individual issues, and to instill best practices or systems thinking to embed processes and solve for future issuesObtain relevant data from HR COEs and act as a liaison for assigned client groups to ensure organizational HR programs land effectivelyCommunicate and support assigned regional teams to understand policy changes and embed HR programs e.g., annual processes, succession planningAct as subject matter expert for retail client groups when partnering with HR and business COEs on development of people processes, projects and policiesQualificationsWork Experience / Education / CertificationsMinimum 5-7 years progressive experience in HR business partner or generalist role, primarily in a multi-site or retail environmentMinimum 3-5 years direct labour relations experience in a unionized environmentPost-secondary education in HR or business; CHRL designation an assetExperience supporting leaders and businesses through changeStrong knowledge of Canadian employment legislationProven ability to navigate complex employee and labour relations issuesPrevious experience with UKG (HRIS) an assetStrong business acumen and strategic problem-solving to assist leaders in solving organizational, people and change prioritiesTrusted advisor with excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skillsCultural engagement expert with a focus on operational excellenceExperience navigating complex employee relations situationsStrong organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage competing prioritiesOther (travel, Bilingual, etc.)This role will require 1-2 days per week at the Indigo Home Office (located at 620 King St W, Toronto, ON M6K 0C6, Canada) and 2-4 days working remotely from a combination of home office and field locationsAbility to travel independently up to 25% across assigned regions; a valid drivers license is requiredBilingual (English/French) considered an assetAdditional informationAt Indigo, all applications submitted are reviewed in detail by our HR team. In certain aspects of the hiring process artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used, specifically for screening and assessments. These tools support our team and are used to help bring relevant criteria to the foreground and do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.At Indigo, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility are core to our values. We integrate these principles into our training, policies, and hiring practices and continuously evolve to reflect the needs of the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, including but not limited to individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and persons with disabilities. 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