Chief, People and Culture

Founded in 2009, Boutique 1861 is a fast-growing Canadian company specialized in womenswear with four distinct brands: Boutique 1861, La petite garçonne, Maison garçonne and Boudoir 1861. The company had its own online store, 1861.ca, as well as four stores all located on Saint-Laurent Street in Montreal. With over 80 employees, the 1861 family has created a stimulating work environment that is constantly blooming. Boutique 1861 distinguishes itself from the rest of the retail industry as the company focuses on wellness and fun at work. You are an ambitious person with great strategic vision? Join our team now!

Under the supervision of the President, the Chief, People and Culture is responsible for establishing a strategic human resources vision in accordance with the strategic planning, the organizational goals and the operational needs. This person is also responsible for implementing this vision on a daily basis. 

Responsibilities :

• Establish a strategic HR plan in order to achieve strategic and organizational goals and implement these actions;

• Coach and counsel managers and employees by providing assistance with employee relations issues and labour law questions; 

• Implement innovative and creative HR policies, procedures or programs in accordance with the strategic planning and organizational culture; 

• Maintain an efficient organizational structure;

• Implement initiatives and projects to maintain the organizational culture on a daily basis: 

• Carry out a human resources management planning and manage all recruitment processes, employee integration programs and employee performance management programs. 

• Establish innovative recruitment strategies and develop a unique and inspiring employer brand by utilizing social media. 

• Put in place measures to maintain a good compensation offer in order to attract and retain talents; 

• Create training programs aligned with the strategic planning and training needs;

• Manage CNESST claims and pricing decisions in collaboration with the prevention mutual; 

• Maintain a preventive management of occupational health, safety and wellness; 

• Perform all payroll tasks every two weeks. 

• Minimum of university degree in human resources or industrial relations;

• Three to five years of relevant experience; 

• CRHA or CRIA certification (an asset); 

• Experience in a retail company (an asset); 

• Payroll experience (an asset);

• Bilingualism, oral and written;

• Strategic vision and analytical skills;

• Strong leadership and communication skills. 

• 6 GOOD REASONS TO JOIN THE 1861 COMMUNITY :

  • 4 days work week (paid 5!)

  • Group insurance; 

  • Employee discounts for our 4 boutiques;

  • Sunny terrace and Lounge & Café area with lunchroom;

  • Pet-friendly environment;

  • Frequent employee events (cooking workshops, movie nights, artistic activities, various training sessions, summer and winter parties, etc.).

• Boutique 1861 thanks all the candidates that show interest in this job opening by submitting their resume. However, only candidates considered for hiring will be contacted. We support equal opportunity for employment.