Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.

Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60+ markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with more than 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

The Advisor, Human Resources plays a hands-on role in delivering local HR support to employees and managers across the corporate office. You will act as a trusted advisor in all areas of human resources, with a focus on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, organizational development, and process improvement.

The role

• Develop strong business relationships and work closely with managers to fully understand their needs, challenges and business realities in order to develop a customized talent attraction and assessment strategy
• Support managers in handling employee relations, conflict resolution, and coaching conversations.
• Participate in the implementation of expected organizational changes to promote individual and team performance
• Advise, support and coach managers and employees in the interpretation and application of policies, programs, and various labor and other applicable laws
• Ensure the processing and follow-up of activities related to the life cycle of employees at the Montreal head office
• Responsible for the planning and coordination of various Human Resources-related events and activities at Head Office to increase employee engagement
• Plan and conduct a rigorous talent acquisition process to deliver exceptional candidate experience
• Participate in onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle process optimization.
• Assist the Director, HR, in the implementation and improvement of any other HR programs for head office.

In partnership with the Global Organizational Development team:

Support, plan and implement the key Talent Management initiatives for the Head Office, such as:

• Performance management cycle processes
• Succession planning process
• Leadership development programs - facilitate local learning programs (in-person, virtual)
• Employee Engagement initiatives - support the engagement survey initiative and support business local action plans.

The requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial Relations, or related field
• Minimum 5 -7 years in a generalist position, preferably in a corporate or professional services environment
• CRHA designation is a strong asset
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation in Québec, coaching managers and managing sensitive files
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations and HR policy application
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to build trusting relationships with employees and managers
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with a high degree of professionalism and discretion, in virtual and hybrid environments
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit, high sense of accountability and proactiveness
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Excellent organization, attention to detail and time management skills
• This position requires proficiency in a language other than French to support customers, employees or markets located outside the province of Quebec or requiring services in a language other than French – mainly English

#LI-Hybrid  

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

#FindYourFit at Gildan and tailor the future of your own career.