Manager, Global OD Partner

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.

Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan's long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

In this strategic role, the Global OD Talent Partner SMD/Yarns serves as a strategic advisor and facilitator to align the organization’s global talent strategies with key business objectives. Embedded within a specific business sector, you will collaborate closely with business and HR leaders to implement and drive initiatives that support the performance, development, engagement, and retention of top talent—fostering a culture of performance, continuous development, and inclusion. You will also play a key role in ensuring the standardization and consistency of talent management processes across regions, ensuring alignment with global frameworks and best practices.

The role

• Partner with business leaders and HR to understand sector-specific goals and translate them into targeted talent strategies.
• Implement core talent management processes within the sector while ensuring consistency with global standards and frameworks.
• Partner with leaders and HR to support talent-related change initiatives (e.g., restructuring, culture shifts, or transformation projects).
• Champion organizational agility and resilience through coaching and strategic support.

• Facilitate and support the implementation of global talent and leadership programs within the sector.
• Identify capability gaps and collaborate with the learning and development team to address them. 
• Act as a thought partner and coach to business leaders and managers, providing advice on talent development and team effectiveness.
• Promote mentoring and peer development initiatives within the business.

• Support the annual succession planning process by identifying critical roles, assessing talent readiness, and developing actionable plans to build internal pipelines.
• Track and monitor progress on development plans for successors and high-potential talent.
• Guide leaders through the performance management cycle, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide insights and coaching to drive a high-performance culture.

• Analyze engagement data and partner with leaders to identify themes and drive targeted actions.
• Champion an inclusive and supportive work environment that promotes well-being and employee voice.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in talent management, organizational development, or HR business partnering roles.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating talent and leadership programs and processes at a business unit or global level.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence and partner with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Experience in change management and organizational effectiveness a strong asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• Global or matrixed organization experience preferred.

• 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 are committed to ensuring that everyone, across every background and identity, feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. Come as you are and #FindYourFit at Gildan. Tailor the future of your own career.