HR Business Partner

Le Groupe Cirque du Soleil; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned entertainment company in Montreal is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for a temporary contract of 12 months. This role focuses on providing advisory support to managers on labor relations and implementing HR projects. Ideal candidates have 7 to 10 years of HR experience and strong communication skills in both French and English. Join a dynamic team in a creative environment where your contributions impact organizational growth.

Benefits

Access to an individual office

Professional growth opportunities

Group insurance and retirement benefits

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of HR experience with expertise in labor relations.
• Proven ability to manage complex cases strategically.
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Act as an advisor to managers on HR matters.
• Support development of team structures and labor cost planning.
• Design and implement HR initiatives and tools.

Skills

Labor relations expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations or Human Resources Management

Job description

HR Business Partner – Work Relations and Strategic Projects

Talent

Temporary Contract – 12 months

We have a place for those with a distinct passion for ensuring smooth operations that power our shows and events, for designing exceptional products, for bringing ingenuity to their team, and for contributing to the advancement of expertise and the development of outstanding HR practices. At Cirque du Soleil Group, we foster a more creative and collaborative way of working to continuously push the boundaries of imagination!

We are currently looking for an experienced HR Business Partner for a one-year mandate, combining advisory support to managers and their teams with active involvement in impactful HR projects.

This position requires strong expertise in labor relations, excellent analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset.

You’ll work on complex HR cases, support managers in development, and contribute to the evolution of structuring HR approaches across the organization, following a major shift to a new operational model. Each Talent Partner on the team supports both show and corporate clients—you’ll need to be comfortable at all levels!

A stimulating mandate in a creative, fast-paced environment.

We’re a dynamic team that takes on a lot and shows up alongside our clients at every opportunity. It’s demanding, but we do it together, with constructive feedback and the flexibility you need to thrive.

Role Summary

This role offers a unique opportunity to support managers and teams directly within a newly implemented organizational model, with a strong focus on labor relations, while also contributing to the design and rollout of HR development projects.

The ideal candidate has solid experience in handling complex situations, strong political acumen, and proven ability to balance hands-on advising with the rollout of structuring solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Client Support (approx. 50%)

Act as an advisor to managers on day-to-day HR matters, including labor relations, performance, workplace climate, engagement, and policy governance.

Provide strong support in the development of team structures, labor cost planning, and compensation strategies.

Lead or participate in internal investigations and workplace climate assessments as needed.

Support change management and talent development efforts aligned with client sector priorities.

HR Project Development and Implementation (approx. 50%)

Design and implement initiatives aimed at evolving HR practices and approaches (e.g., performance management, manager onboarding, knowledge transfer, cultural alignment).

Develop practical tools, guides, or training content for HR teams and managers.

Help shape a coherent and seamless employee and manager experience aligned with organizational culture.

Contribute to project deployment with methodical planning to strengthen practice adoption across the organization.

Profile Sought

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management, or a related field.

7 to 10 years of HR experience, with recognized expertise in labor relations.

Proven ability to manage complex cases with rigor, discretion, and a strategic mindset.

Strong project management, facilitation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English.

Experience or familiarity with creative, technical, artistic, or industrial environments is an asset.

Self-driven, well-organized, and able to manage both short- and long-term priorities.

Contract Duration

12 months (possibility of extension depending on organizational needs)

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Our Employer Proposition Stands Out. Here's An Overview

• An inclusive work environment based on team experience;
• Access to an individual office on the days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use;
• Professional growth focused on high-quality projects to propel your career, as well as personalized support tailored to your professional ambitions;
• Group insurance, retirement savings and other benefits that we'll be happy to introduce to you;
• A culture focused on the development of equitable practices and rallying events.
  
  

As a proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation and neurodiversity. Neutral and inclusive language is now preferred for job postings.

Throughout the recruitment process, accommodation is provided for candidates who require it.