Requisition ID: 1446
Location:
Bolton, Ontario, Canada, L7E 3A9
Job Type: Full-Time
Who We Are
Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight - we've been in business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 28+ Ontario-based brewers! Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Experience Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business. The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we’re also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities.
The Role
We are currently searching for a
Senior Director, People & Culture, reporting to the Senior Vice-President, People & Culture. This is a
full-time, permanent opportunity. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Senior Director, People & Culture will shape and drive the organization’s people strategy to enable long-term growth and performance. This role provides strategic leadership across all facets of the People & Culture function including organizational design, workforce planning, talent acquisition, learning & development, and HR operations. The Senior Director will partner closely with executives and business leaders to align people strategies with business priorities, build leadership capability, and foster a high-performing, inclusive, and purpose-driven culture. Acting as a trusted advisor, this role will champion programs and practices that attract, engage, and retain top talent while reinforcing the organization’s values and strategic direction.
Location
Our Corporate Office is located in Bolton, ON. We offer a hybrid work model with visits into the office a minimum of three times per week and on an as-needed basis depending on the role and function.
What You'll Be Doing
- Shape and execute a progressive People & Culture strategy that aligns with business objectives and positions the organization as a leading employer of choice
- Advise and influence the executive team on organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, and change management to drive agility and growth
- Lead culture transformation initiatives that strengthen engagement, innovation, inclusion, and a shared sense of purpose across all levels of the organization
- Champion leadership and talent development, fostering high-performing teams and building robust succession pipelines for critical and emerging roles
- Drive a best-in-class employee experience by designing programs that enhance well-being, connection, and belonging, and by translating engagement insights into meaningful action
- Embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) principles into every stage of the employee lifecycle, ensuring equitable access to opportunity and measurable progress
- Provide strategic guidance on employee relations within the non-union environment, fostering a culture of fairness, accountability, and open communication
- Oversee the full talent lifecycle including attraction, onboarding, performance, and development, using data and analytics to inform decisions and outcomes
- Ensure operational excellence and compliance across HR systems, policies, budgets, and programs, maintaining integrity with all legislative and regulatory standards
- Act as a trusted advisor and cultural ambassador, modeling the organization’s values and inspiring collaboration, transparency, and organizational excellence
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned
Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or Business Administration discipline
- MBA with a focus on HR or Strategic Leadership would be an asset
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or Certified Human Resources Leader designation
- Certification in any of the following would be an asset: Change Management, Coaching and/or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Adult Learning, Facilitation or Behavioral Assessment
Experience
- 10+ years of work experience within the HR environment, with a focus on talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development
- 5+ years in a senior leadership role, ideally as a director where you have influenced organizational strategy and culture
- Experience with organizational design, change management, and workforce planning, leading initiatives that shaped or transformed workplace culture
- Designed and implemented programs that foster employee engagement, well-being and inclusion
- Hands-on leadership of DEI strategies and programs with a track record of embedding inclusive practices into recruitment, development and policy frameworks
- Oversight of HR Operations including compliance, policy development and HRIS systems
- Managed budgets, vendor relationships and cross-functional teams
- Strong experience in coaching leaders to drive alignment between people and business goals, resolving complex employee relations issues and building trust across all levels of an organization
- SAP / Success Factors experience would be an asset
Skills
- Ability to align talent strategy with business goals and structure teams for agility and impact
- Inspiring, mentoring and developing HR teams and cross-functional leaders
- Articulating vision, policies and feedback across all levels of the organization
- Shaping and sustaining a values-driven, inclusive workplace
- Creating programs that foster connection, purpose, and well being
- Navigating employment law and ethical standards with precision
- Managing external partnerships and HR budgets effectively
- Building trust and psychological safety across diverse teams
- Navigating sensitive issues with diplomacy and fairness
- Thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments and leading others through change
- Gap analysis to determine training course structure and delivery
Deadline to Apply:
November 6, 2025 @ 11:59PM ET
What We Offer
Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength…our people! We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business.
We work to recognize you in meaningful ways including a competitive compensation, incentive pay, a flex health benefits program, employee & family assistance program, defined pension plan with company matching, recognition programs, tuition reimbursement program, hybrid work arrangement, generous paid time off and summer hours program, employee special offers, and a casual dress and work environment.
- Benefits and perks are dependent upon role and status and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
We genuinely thank you for your interest in this opportunity with us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
