HR Business Partner (16-month contract)- EN

Global Excel Management Inc.; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will provide strategic HR guidance and support to local leaders, fostering a collaborative and engaging workplace. You will leverage your extensive experience to address employee relations, performance management, and organizational change initiatives. This company values personal and professional development, offering competitive wages, health benefits, and a focus on work-life balance. If you have a passion for HR and thrive in a multilingual environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Bilingual language premium

Group health/dental benefits

RRSP matching

Paid training

Professional development opportunities

Growth and advancement opportunities

Work-life balance

Health and wellness initiatives

Employee engagement programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as an HR generalist in a dynamic environment.
• Strong bilingual skills in English and French, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance and coaching to leaders on various people-related matters.
• Implement HR projects aligned with corporate priorities and support change initiatives.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Facilitation

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Relationship Building

Confidentiality

Dynamic Adaptability

Bilingual Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Are you interested in working in a multilingual and friendly environment that encourages personal and professional development? We would love to meet you!

The local HR Business Partner will work closely with assigned local clients and become a trusted advisor to leaders on people-related matters, including performance management, compensation, succession planning, employee relations, change management, etc. In this role, you will also work closely with Senior HR Business Partners and HR Centers of Expertise (COEs) to address specific client needs.

What does your typical day look like?

1. Provide guidance, coaching and consultation to leaders on HR and organizational development related matters such as legal compliance, workforce planning, talent and performance management, employee development, employee relations, employee termination, etc.
2. Work closely with leaders to improve employee work experience, reinforce engagement, increase productivity and retention.
3. Implement HR related projects in line with corporate priorities in collaboration with other HR team members.
4. Support leaders and teams through the implementation of organizational change initiatives.
5. Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
6. Support leaders with employee relations issues.
7. Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
8. Revise contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers within predefined parameters and ensure escalation at the right level as needed.

What skills and experience are we looking for?

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
2. Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience as HR generalist.
3. Strong English and French skills (oral and written).
4. Strong coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills.
5. Proven ability to develop effective relationships and gain credibility and trust across all levels of the organization and diverse client groups.
6. Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.
7. Collaborative and professional team player with the ability to handle sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy, and high ethical standards.
8. Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgment.
9. Proficient use of MS office suite.
10. Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment.

We offer you

At Global Excel we believe in investing in our employees!

1. Competitive wages;
2. Bilingual language premium when applicable;
3. Group health /dental benefits, RRSP matching;
4. Paid training and the opportunity for professional development;
5. Growth and advancement opportunities;
6. Work life balance;
7. Focus on health and wellness initiatives with an excellent EAP program;
8. Employee engagement programs that focus on fitness, food and fun.