Directeur •trice, Personnes et Culture / Director of People & Culture

Circle Medical Technologies, Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A telemedicine provider based in Montreal seeks an experienced HR leader to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives. The role requires handling employee engagement, compensation management, and compliance with employment laws. Candidates should have over 10 years of HR experience, fluency in English and French, and a proven track record in leadership roles. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits including flexible vacation and professional development reimbursement.

Benefits

Flexible vacation & sick leave

Paid holidays

Professional development reimbursement

Extended Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance

Wellness perks

Group RRSP matching

Office team lunches

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of HR experience with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Proven ability to align HR strategies with business goals.
• Fluency in English and French required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage employee engagement and compensation programs.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws in Canada and US.

Skills

HR strategy development

Employee engagement

Compensation management

Compliance knowledge

Fluent in English and French

Education

10+ years HR experience

HR Professional Certification (e.g., CRHA)

Tools

Rippling

ADP

Google Suite

Job description

About Us

Circle Medical is the fastest-growing telemedicine provider in the US and has seen incredible growth of over 100% per year over the past three years. Circle Medical is a venture-backed healthcare startup on a mission to bring quality, delightful primary care to everyone on the planet. Built by top-tier physicians, engineers, and designers, our medical practice and underlying technology have pioneered how people find and receive care. More about us can be found on our website.

Description

As the local leader of People & Culture for the Canadian Team, you’re building, developing, and retaining high-performing teams who deliver on our mission and values. A proven leader with a track record across people functions and culture-building.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership
• Strategic Improvement: Identify and implement strategic improvements to the HR department, including process improvement, resource planning, training, and prioritizing key initiatives.
• HR Strategy: Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the company\'s business objectives, focusing on recruiting, retention, and HR operations.
• Budget management: Partner with Finance to ensure all HR budgets are managed and met and provide additional budget planning preparation for the future to effectively manage People & Culture resources.
• Employee Experience
• Employee Engagement: Manage and scale the company\'s compensation model and benefits programs, including salary negotiations, benefits administration and performance management.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase innovative thought, teamwork, and merit-based career pathing within the organization, ensuring an engaging workplace.
• HR Operations
• Policy Development: Create and update HR policies, procedures, and guidelines as needed. Ensure compliance with legal standards and industry best practices.
• Employee Lifecycle Management: Provide strategic oversight of the full employee lifecycle (including talent acquisition, performance management, and offboarding) ensuring consistent, equitable, and compliance practices that support organizational goals.
• Coaching and Support
• Employee Relations: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and people managers on performance management, employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
• Talent Management: Implement new and enhance existing staff recognition and rewards programs. Participate in interview processes, including new hires, stay and exit interviews.
• Metrics and Reporting
• HR Metrics: Prepare and analyze HR metrics, providing reports that support decision-making in specified areas. Use data to inform HR strategies and improvements.
• Industry Engagement
• Professional Development: Keep abreast of industry knowledge and trends by participating in conferences and educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining professional networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Skills / Qualifications Required

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role across Canada and the US.
• Proven ability to develop and execute HR strategies aligned to business goals, including organizational change management, workforce planning, talent development, and employee engagement.
• Hands-on experience with HR operations (recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compliance, and HRIS implementation).
• Strong track record managing compensation, benefits, budgets, and HR metrics / KPIs to inform decision-making.
• Strong understanding of relevant HR legislation, federal and local employment laws, and workplace best practices in both Canada and the US (Quebec experience preferred).
• Expertise in employee relations, coaching, and culture-building, with commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience leading and mentoring HR teams through growth and organizational change.
• Fluently bilingual (English / French), proficient in verbal and written communications in both languages.

Skills / Qualifications Preferred

• Proven track record with other startups or VC funded companies.
• Experience with a large non-exempt hourly workforce.
• Human Resources Professional Certification (e.g., CRHA).
• Experience with Rippling, ADP, Lattice, Slack, Notion, Lever, and Google Suite.

Compensation

In alignment with our values, Circle Medical has transparent salaries based on output levels, and options to trade cash for stock. This is a full-time, salaried position with an annual salary range of 140,560 to 175,700 CAD.

Other Benefits

• Flexible vacation & sick leave (eligibility after 90 days).
• Paid holidays in addition to local statutory holidays.
• 500 annual professional development reimbursement (eligibility after 90 days).
• Extended Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance benefits for eligible Employees, enhancing local provincial coverage (eligibility after 90 days).
• Wellness perks, including discounts for mental health programs and online wellness courses.
• Group RRSP matching (eligibility after 90 days).
• Office team lunches!

Circle Medical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Circle Medical recruits qualified applicants and advances in the employment of its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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