Human Resources Business Partner - Distribution Center

About the ALDO Group

Specializing in stylish and accessible footwear, handbags, and accessories, the ALDO Group has been around for more than 50 years. With over 1,500 stores in more than 100 countries, we operate under two signature brands, ALDO and Call It Spring, and we are the core footwear partner for Sperry in North America. The ALDO Group is also an industry-recognized wholesale licensed partner, specializing in the design, sourcing, and distribution of fashion footwear, handbags, and accessories. Our diverse portfolio includes household brands such as ROXY, Brooks Brothers, Ted Baker, Hunter, and G.H.BASS. In addition to our head office in Montreal, the ALDO Group maintains international offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.aldogroup.com

Enjoy meaningful recognition, flexible work options, great on‑site perks, generous discounts, and the pride of being part of a brand that leads with people, the planet, and its partners at heart.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Lead, HR Business Partner & Projects, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will play a key role within our distribution center by ensuring exceptional employee experience, supporting our leaders in managing their teams, and contributing to operational growth. The HRBP will serve as the essential link between day‑to‑day operations and the organization’s HR strategies.

If you’re looking for a role with real impact at the heart of operations, where your actions directly contribute to the center’s performance, and if you want to grow in a people‑first environment focused on growth, operational optimization, and continuous improvement, keep reading. You’ve found your next professional challenge.

Key Responsibilities as the strategic HR partner for the Distribution Center:

• Lead the HR cycle at the Distribution Center: performance management, engagement, recognition, and annual salary adjustments.
• Advise managers on all HR practices: labor relations, performance, change management, engagement, and occupational health and safety.
• Understand the center’s daily operations to provide concrete, tailored support aligned with on‑the‑ground realities.
• Act as a change agent by supporting managers and teams in adopting new practices, processes, and tools.
• Develop, optimize, and deploy organizational procedures to ensure alignment with the operational realities of the distribution center.
• Actively participate in workforce planning and the optimization of work organization.
• Foster a work environment focused on safety, collaboration, and respect.
• Promote inclusive HR practices by guiding managers toward equitable behaviors and decisions.
• Participate in recruiting key roles for the distribution center (operations, supervision, support).
• Plan hiring needs required for smooth operations in collaboration with the talent acquisition team.
• Lead onboarding and training processes.
• Support managers in performance evaluation, skills management, and succession planning.
• Manage disciplinary files and sensitive situations with rigor and fairness.
• Participate in the Health & Safety Committee and promote a prevention‑focused culture.
• Support return‑to‑work processes and disability programs.

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in a generalist or HR business partner role, ideally in a manufacturing, logistics, or distribution center environment.
• Strong ability to work on the floor, build trust‑based relationships, and influence operational leaders. Presence at the distribution center is required 3 to 4 days per week.
• Excellent communication skills and strong professional judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• This position requires fluency in both French and English as it involves communication with clients and stakeholders across Canada, including provinces where English is the primary language of business.
• Knowledge of Québec labor laws.

Building a culture of belonging

We firmly believe that the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and identities is a fundamental strength of the ALDO Group. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and equitable work environment where everyone can reach their full potential and find their fit.