Advisor, HR Operations and Culture Montreal

LawZero; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Montreal is seeking an Advisor for HR Operations and Culture to develop HR strategies and manage daily HR operations. The role requires strong expertise in HR operations and engagement with employees. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Human Resources and 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. This position offers generous vacation days and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Minimum of 20 days vacation per year

Retirement savings employer contribution of 4%

Generous flexible benefits

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Solid expertise in HR operations.
• Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement compensation strategy.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Provide employee support for HR-related questions.
• Act as an advisor to managers on team management.

Skills

HR operations expertise

Multi-tasking ability

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Overview

The Advisor, HR Operations and Culture will play a key role in developing and executing HR strategies, directly contributing to the growth of our employees and the achievement of our organizational goals. This individual will be at the heart of daily HR operations, ensuring an exceptional employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Participate in defining, implementing, and operationalizing the compensation strategy, including the salary structure and social benefits;
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures;
• Provide employee support by answering questions related to HR policies and procedures;
• Act as an advisor to managers at all levels for any questions related to team management and HR policies and procedures;
• Ensure compliance with labor standards and other legal obligations;
• Monitor and manage work permits for international employees;
• Lead the implementation of an HRIS and maintain up-to-date data;
• Contribute to the creation of the organization’s culture;
• Participate in the implementation of the organizational structure;
• Take charge of the onboarding process for new employees;
• Organize team-building events;
• Participate in the planning and organization of workspaces;
• Manage relationships with HR service providers and administer various platforms (social benefits, payroll, etc.).

Skills and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Solid expertise in HR operations.
• Ability to work on multiple files simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse personalities and communication styles.

What we offer

• The opportunity to contribute to a unique mission with a major impact
• A minimum of 20 days vacation per year upon start
• A minimum retirement savings employer contribution of 4%
• Generous flexible benefits designed to contribute to your well-being
• A team of passionate experts in their field
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment with offices in the heart of Little Italy, in the trendy Mile-Ex district, close to public transportation

About LawZero

LawZero is a non-profit organization committed to advancing research and creating technical solutions that enable safe-by-design AI systems. Its scientific direction is based on new research and methods proposed by Professor Yoshua Bengio, the most cited AI researcher in the world. Based in Montreal, LawZero’s research aims to build non-agentic AI that learns primarily to understand the world rather than to act in it, giving truthful answers to questions based on transparent and externalized probabilistic reasoning. Such AI systems could be used to accelerate scientific discovery, to provide oversight for agentic AI systems, and to advance the understanding of AI risks and how to avoid them. LawZero believes that AI should be cultivated as a global public good—developed and used safely towards human flourishing. For more information, visit www.lawzero.org

You belong here

At LawZero, diversity is important to us. We value a work environment that is fair, open and respectful of differences. We welcome applications from highly qualified individuals interested in working towards our mission in a respectful, inclusive and collaborative setting.

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