Human Resources Business Partner

ZRG Careers; Montreal; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ZRG Careers in Montreal seeks a Human Resources Business Partner to drive culture, change initiatives, and scalable people practices, partnering with leadership to align HR with business objectives.

Based in Montreal, the role requires 3 days in office and expertise in policies, investigations, performance management, and data-driven HR decisions to enhance the employee experience.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience as HRBP, HR Consultant, or HR Manager.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and bring clarity in fast-paced environments.
• Experience using HRIS systems to drive strategic processes; Workday preferred.
• Experience managing employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Experience with HR metrics and analytics to inform decisions.
• Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships to bridge business functions, leadership, and employees.
• Serve as SME on HR policies, labor laws, and company values.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on policy interpretation.
• Guide leaders and staff through the talent management cycle.
• Shape and lead performance management, including goals, feedback, and calibration.
• Conduct exit interviews to identify turnover drivers and inform policies.
• Analyze workforce data to inform hiring, retention, and design strategies.
• Partner with Total Rewards to ensure competitive compensation practices.
• Support annual compensation cycles and provide pay guidance.

Skills

HRBP experience

Organizational skills

Ambiguity handling

HRIS Workday

Employee relations

HR analytics

Discretion

Tools

HRIS Workday

Job description

The Human Resources Business Partner drives initiatives that reinforce our culture and values, support organizational change, and build scalable people practices. They contribute to company performance by providing tactical and strategic consulting on people and organization development strategies at the division or organizational level in support of business objectives.

What you'll do

• Develop and nurture partnerships to influence and act as a bridge between business functions, leadership, and employees.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on HR policies, labor laws, and company values.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on policy interpretation and applications.
• Guide leaders and employees through the talent management cycle.
• Shape and lead performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and calibration in alignment with organizational goals
• Conduct exit interviews for key roles, high potential employees, or sensitive departures to identify root causes of turnover, cultural issues, or leadership challenges. Share actionable insights with leaders to inform people policies, strategies and improve employee experience.
• Analyze workforce data to inform hiring, retention, and organizational design strategies.
• Partner with Total Rewards to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices.
• Support annual compensation cycles and provide guidance on pay decisions.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Prior Experience as HR Business Partner, HR Consultant, or HR Manager
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive and collaborate in ambiguity and drive clarity in complex and fast paced environments.
• Experience with HRIS systems to drive strategic HR processes, Workday preferred
• Experience managing employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, and employee performance management.
• Prior experience with HR metrics and analytics to inform, drive and influence decisions.
• Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information.

Additional Requirement(s)

• This position requires a minimum of 3 days in office presence.