Overview

This role is 100% VIRTUAL/REMOTE (CANADA)

This role partners with field leadership to understand and execute the organizations People Strategy as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention and succession planning to support the achievement of the financial and strategic goals of their respective GEO Market, positively contributing to the long-term success of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Deploy people strategies that strengthen our ability to select, develop and retain diverse talent.
• Build capability of District Managers and Store Managers to ensure they are able to attract and retain talented.
• Support business continuity during crisis/emergency occurrences and team member well-being and experience.
• Furthers the Diversity Inclusion and Belonging strategy, principles, and pillars.
• In conjunction with Human Resources Director, manage change management and harmonization of processes across the region; and partner with the North America HR field team to ensure harmonization across all brands and geographies.
• In conjunction with senior field leadership, support succession planning and upskilling initiatives for Store Managers.
• Ensure state law compliance, efficiency of workflow, local market partnership with SMs and field.
• Leverage technology and data to yield insight to improve associate and customer experience.
• Strengthen talent capabilities, readiness and team effectiveness through coaching, development, and empowerment.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant Human Resources experience with Knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, succession planning, employee relations and employee engagement.
• Understanding of data analysis and development of insights and recommendations.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and ability to work collaboratively.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Experience with fast-paced, multi-unit and geographically dispersed environments.
• Travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Field HR Experience.
• Certificate in HR is highly desired, HRCI or SHRM certification is preferred.
• HR leadership experience in retail, hospitality, or restaurant business.
• Experience in retail management influencing business leaders, preferred.

Key Competencies

• Organizational awareness
• Decision making/judgment
• Teamwork
• Information management
• Proactivity
• Analytical ability
• Communication