Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner - Ontario
Description
Job Title: Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner - Ontario
Location: Ontario
Reporting to: HR Manager
About UNIQLO
UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co. (FR), a global Japanese retail holding company that designs, manufactures and sells clothing under multiple brands including: GU, Theory, Helmut Lang, PLST (Plus T), COMPTOIR DES COTONNIERS, PRINCESSE TAM TAM, and UNIQLO. FR is currently among the world’s top three largest apparel retail companies and UNIQLO, its pillar, is considered Japan’s leading specialty retailer. With an operation spanning over 2300 stores worldwide in more than 25 countries and regions, UNIQLO is driven by its LifeWear concept for ultimate everyday clothes, offering unique products made from high-quality, highly functional materials, at affordable prices. UNIQLO proactively seeks to minimize the environmental impact of our businesses through the development of recycle-oriented products while continuing to offer people all over the world the joy, happiness, and satisfaction of wearing truly great clothes that embody our corporate philosophy: Changing clothes. Changing conventional wisdom. Change the world.
At UNIQLO, we are committed to providing our employees with enriching and challenging opportunities where achievements and personal growth are acknowledged and rewarded. We are dedicated to offering our employees training, performance-based increases, and unlimited growth opportunities. If you are an ambitious, hard-working individual who welcomes new challenges, have a drive for success, and embrace the responsibility of leadership—then you belong at UNIQLO!
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the recruitment and onboarding processes for new store associates by supporting interview process, conducting new hire orientation, ensure employees are enrolled in our HRIS/store systems, and follow up with Payroll, Store Managers, and HR members to ensure employee onboarding is completed
- Employee relations; answer questions on policies, procedures/programs and benefits, assist with grievances and employee discipline
- Assist in the ongoing review, development and implementation of company policies, programs and initiatives including delivering training programs
- Ensure employee records are complete and accurate in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Perform administrative functions including preparing reports, letters, presentations and other administrative tasks as requested
- Time & Attendance; ensure accuracy of all timecards, deadlines are met and overtime rules are followed by all employees within Ontario
- Ensure company operates in accordance with all applicable legislation including Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act
- Support with regional organization planning and staff development including creating and monitoring the progress of a development plan with area managers and HR Manager
- Assist in supporting store staff and store managers with HR related matters
- Sit as a member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee and oversee meetings of the stores JHSC's
- Additional duties as required
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Post secondary education in field of Human Resources strongly preferred
- 3-5 years in previous human resource experience required
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office products, as well as G-Suite products
- Ability to operate with high level of integrity and confidentiality
- Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written English & French
- Keen eye for detail coupled with strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
- Ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization
- Able to work with global teams and global time zones
- Must be willing and able to travel to stores regularly in Ontario (ON)
- Knowledge of Ontario’s Employment Standards Acts, REQUIRED; knowledge of British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec's employment legislation would be considered a strong asset
UNIQLO Canada is an equal opportunity employer. UNIQLO Canada encourages applications from all qualified candidates and accommodates person with disabilities. Candidates that are selected for interviews should advise us if they require accommodation.