Head of HR Strategic Planning

About the Role

The Head of HR Strategic Planning will work within the store support team to directly impact stores across Canada. This role follows a hybrid remote/on‑site schedule, with on‑site time in Ottawa.

• Develop and align a long‑term operational plan with business and HR strategies, ensuring stakeholder understanding, defined success metrics, and effective execution.
• Lead employee engagement efforts by integrating employee input into plans and implementing strategies that enhance team connectivity and productivity.
• Develop, implement and oversee the change management framework for HR initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment, stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, and communication excellence.
• 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.
• Oversee the implementation of the HR Shared Services model in the short term.

• Post‑secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• HR certification (CHRP, CHRL) a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least five years as a people leader managing a team of high‑performing HR professionals.
• Considerable knowledge of project management and 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 such as Workday.
• Experience in change management, program design, and rollout plans.

Ottawa, Ontario (2480 Walkley Road, Ottawa, K1G 6A9). The role is full‑time and follows a hybrid schedule: on‑site Ottawa office 2 days a week, otherwise remote.

• Annual salary: $ – $.
• Short‑Term Incentive Plan – bonus up to 30 % of base salary.
• Long‑Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – retirement support up to 35 % of base salary.
• Company‑funded retirement savings program.
• Flexible, cost‑shared health and dental benefits (available on hire).
• Annual paid time off, including personal, vacation, and additional holiday time between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Store discount, parental leave salary top‑up, recognition program, safety first environment.

Giant Tiger is committed to your career growth, providing coaching, training, and opportunities to build a long‑term career. We promote from within and celebrate great work with monetary rewards and other perks.

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices. We provide support and accommodation in our recruitment processes to all applicants.