Job Title: Bilingual Area Human Resources Business Partner - Québec
Location: Montreal, QC
https://www.uniqlo.com/ca/en/
https://www.fastretailing.com/employment/en/
UNIQLO is a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world. UNIQLO respects the individuality and lifestyles of all customers and takes pride in creating high-quality, long-lasting, innovative clothing at affordable prices.
Position Overview:
As a Bilingual Area Human Resources Business Partner - Québec, you will be instrumental in empowering store managers and sales floor teams to deliver exceptional results. Your leadership will foster a workforce that is highly engaged, productive, and deeply aligned with UNIQLO’s mission and values. This field-driven role offers the opportunity to work closely with operational leaders to drive continuous improvement and organizational excellence across our Quebec locations. If you thrive on making a tangible impact through hands-on HR partnership and strategic influence, this is the role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the main HR advisor for Store Managers, Assistant Store Managers, and Area Managers in your assigned region.
- Provide expert guidance on employee relations issues, from coaching to conflict resolution
- Conduct workplace investigations and ensure compliance with employment law.
- Enforce progressive discipline, lead disciplinary meetings, and manage termination processes with professionalism.
- Ensure employee records are complete and accurate in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Partner with recruiters to coordinate hiring for mid-level management roles in stores.
- Support the recruitment and onboarding processes for new store associates by supporting the interview process, conducting new hire orientation, ensuring employees are enrolled in our HRIS/store systems, and following up with Payroll, Store Managers, and HR members to ensure employee onboarding is completed.
- Assist in the ongoing review, development, and implementation of company policies, programs, and initiatives, including delivering training programs.
- Monitor workforce trends, assess store needs, and implement HR strategies that improve engagement and retention.
- Support regional organization planning and staff development, including creating and monitoring the progress of a development plan with area managers and the HR Manager.
- Serve as the HRBP backup for Ontario when needed, ensuring smooth operations across regions.
- Stay ahead of labor laws and HR best practices, ensuring UNIQLO remains compliant and competitive.
- Ensure the company operates in accordance with all applicable legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, etc.
- Sit as a member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee and oversee meetings of the stores' JHSCs.
- Provide a weekly HR report summarizing key activities and observations.
- Travel 4 days per week in Greater Montreal locations (if you are based in the Montreal region).
- Additional duties as required.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree or post-secondary education in Human Resources or a closely related field required. HR Professional Designation is a strong asset.
- Minimum 3 years of experience providing guidance to managers and leaders on complex employee relations matters.
- Demonstrated expertise in disciplinary actions, terminations, and workplace investigations.
- In-depth knowledge of Canadian employment law and HR compliance.
- Previous experience in a retail HR environment is highly desirable.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 4 days per week to provide on-site HR support across multiple store locations.
- Proficiency in oral and written French is a requirement.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with global teams and interact effectively at all organizational levels.
- Must possess permanent work authorization in Canada (eligible to work for any employer).
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office tools and HRIS systems.
- Proven ability to operate with the highest standards of integrity and maintain strict confidentiality.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks independently.
- Flexibility to support additional regions as required by business needs.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits.
- A high-visibility role with collaboration across global and regional executive teams.
- Career growth in a company that values ambition, innovation, integrity, and performance.
- A results-driven, entrepreneurial culture where your decisions drive real business impact.
- Work in a modern office that is easily accessible by public transportation.
Please note: All job postings at UNIQLO Canada Inc. are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.
Annual Salary: $98,400 - $112,000 CAD.
The salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and the position's location.
AI Usage: As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make the final decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.
UNIQLO Canada is an equal opportunity employer. UNIQLO Canada encourages applications from all qualified candidates and accommodates persons with disabilities. Candidates selected for interviews should advise us if they require any accommodation.
We sincerely appreciate the interest and enthusiasm of all applicants. While every application is carefully reviewed, only candidates whose qualifications closely match the requirements of the position will be contacted.
