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Head of HR Strategic Planning

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Giant Tiger
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-01-03
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
    HR Manager, Talent Manager, Employee Relations
  • Management
    HR Manager, Talent Manager, Operations Manager, Employee Relations
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Who We Are:
At Giant Tiger, our mission is simple: help Canadians save more every day. We’re a Canadian institution rooted in our communities and built on 60+ years of success. As part of our store support team, your work directly impacts stores across the country and drives the value that our customers see on the shelves.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about retail and motivated by meaningful work that makes a real impact. This posting represents a current opportunity at Giant Tiger.

Job Title

Head of HR Strategic Planning

About This Role:

Workplace Arrangements:

This role will follow a hybrid remote/onsite schedule. Applicants for this role can expect to work on-site from our Ottawa Head Office, on Walkley Road 2 days a week.

What You'll be Doing:

  • HR Strategic Operational Plan
    :
    Develop and align a long-term operational plan with business and HR strategies, ensuring stakeholder understanding, defined success metrics, and effective execution. Oversee progress and adapt as needed to achieve strategic objectives and drive organizational success.

  • Employee Engagement Operational Plan
    :
    Lead employee engagement efforts by embedding a culture that understands and values employee engagement, acquiring relevant data, integrating employee input into plans, and implementing strategies that enhance team connectivity and productivity. Regularly evaluate engagement levels and refine initiatives to achieve long-term strategic objectives.

  • HR Change Management
    :
    Develop, implement and oversee the change management framework for HR initiatives by creating strategic alignment, ensuring stakeholder engagement, resource allocation and communication excellence. Ensure all HR led changes and initiatives are sustained and embraced by the organization.

  • HR Project Management
    :
    Oversee strategic HR projects from conception through to completion, including budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management, ensuring milestones are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.

  • HR Shared Services: Under the umbrella of strategic HR project management, in the short-term, this role will also oversee the implementation of our HR Shared Services model.

  • What You'll Bring:

  • Post secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. HR certification (CHRP, CHRL) are a plus.

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in HR, with at least five of those years as a people leader, managing a team of high performing HR professionals.

  • Considerable knowledge of project management/planning best practices.

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to act as a thought leader and change agent

  • HRIS knowledge and experience with a system (Workday)

  • Experience in change management, program design and roll out plans

  • Giant Tiger is proud to offer a Total Rewards package designed to support your financial security, health, and career growth. This includes competitive compensation for all employees, as well as retirement savings support and comprehensive well-being benefits for our permanent team members.

    Salary

    $ - $

    Short Term Incentive Plan

    Primes - Programme incitatif à court terme, 30% Annuel

    Retirement Support

    Actions - Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), 35% Annuel

    What Giant Tiger Offers:
    Competitive Compensation
    :
    The salary range for this position is listed above. Giant Tiger will consider factors such as experience, skills and internal equity to ensure you are paid competitively.

    Short Term Incentive Plan
    :
    This role includes an annual bonus opportunity based on the percentage of base salary listed above, with payout determined by company and individual performance.

    Retirement Support
    :
    This role is eligible for company-funded retirement savings, with contributions made on your behalf. The specific retirement program and contribution level are noted above.

    Health Benefits and Paid Time Off
    :
    Access to our flexible, cost-shared health and dental benefits (available on hire) and annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days, plus additional paid holiday time between Christmas and New Year’s.

    Career Growth
    :
    Giant Tiger is committed to developing our people. We promote from within, and many of our leaders started right here. We provide the coaching, training, and support you need to build a long-term career. If you're looking for a place to grow and take on new challenges, you've found it.

    Extra Giant Tiger Perks:

    • Store Discount,

    • Parental leave salary top-up,

    • Recognition program that celebrates great work with monetary rewards and other perks,

    • Safety first environment.

    Location

    2480 Walkley Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 6A9

    Job Requisition

    JR130534
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