HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISOR

BDC; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employers

Best Diversity Employer

Accommodation on request

Hybrid work model

Job summary

BDC is seeking an experienced Human Resources Advisor to partner with leaders and support the full HR lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding. You will provide sound guidance, ensure equity, and enable leaders to manage teams effectively, while delivering operational HR support to HR Business Partners.

The role requires bilingual French and English, strong HR program knowledge, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or related field.
• CHRP/CIRC designation considered an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of HR advisory experience.
• Fluent in French and English (bilingual) is mandatory.
• Strong client service skills on the phone and in writing.
• Knowledge of HR programs and ability to explain them to employees.
• Ability to work with urgency and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with HRIS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR contact for first-level leaders, guiding on policies and people-management practices.
• Partner with HRBP to support talent cycle activities and performance management.
• Assess inquiries and provide practical solutions; escalate complex matters as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date HR policy knowledge and HR systems.
• Provide administrative support including reporting and HR initiatives.
• Contribute to HR projects for process improvement and standardization.
• Use HR data to produce reports and track KPIs for decision-making.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in HR

CHRP/CIRC asset

5+ years HR advisory

Workday knowledge asset

HR programs knowledge

Bilingual: French and English

Client service skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

HRIS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or related field

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

We Are Banking At Another Level.

Choosing BDC As Your Employer Also Means

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

• Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few
• In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
• A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life
• Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...

Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book

Please note that bilingualism in French and English, oral and written, is required for this role.

Position Overview

As a Human Resources Advisor (HRA), you act as a key partner and first point of contact for first‑level leaders regarding human resources policies, processes, and practices. In close collaboration with the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), you ensure that all aspects of the HR lifecycle are effectively supported, from onboarding through employee movement and offboarding.

Through sound judgment, quality advice, and proactive solutions, the Human Resources Advisor enables leaders to confidently manage their teams while ensuring consistency, equity, and an exceptional people management experience. Furthermore, the Human Resources Advisor offers leaders and Human Resources Business partners, operational support in administrative HR tasks and processes.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Act as the primary HR contact for first‑level leaders, providing guidance on HR policies, processes, and people‑management practices.
• Partner closely with the Human Resources Business Partner to support all stages of the HR cycle for an assigned client group, i.e., talent cycle activities, performance management, and support for performance improvement plans.
• Assess leader inquiries, provide timely and practical solutions, and elevate complex or sensitive matters to the appropriate HR team when required.
• Prioritize and follow through on cases to ensure complete resolution and high service standards.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of HR policies, programs, and systems to effectively support leaders.
• Leverage and promote self‑service tools and standardized processes to enable leaders and streamline HR operations.
• Provide administrative and operational support to HR Business Partners, including reporting, presentations, and HR initiatives aligned with business needs.
• Contribute to HR projects aimed at process improvement, standardization, and increased use of technology.
• Use HR data and insights to produce reports, track KPIs, and support informed decision‑making.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or other relevant degree
• Certified HR professional designation (CHRP/CIRC) an asset
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in human resources, especially in an advisory role
• Workday knowledge an asset
• Excellent client service skills on the phone and in writing
• Bilingualism in French and English is mandatory.
• Excellent understanding of HR programs and practices and ability to explain them to employees
• Sense of urgency and continuous improvement mindset
• Detailed-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience using HR Information systems and good knowledge of Microsoft Office

one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [e-mail].

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.