Human Resources Business Partner

Cogeco; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogeco Communications Inc. in Montréal, QC is seeking a dynamic HR leader to drive excellence, collaboration, and growth across the organization.

You will act as a proactive consultant, advocate, and change agent for employees and leadership, shaping talent strategies and transforming HR into a strategic function. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement innovative HR solutions, promote agile practices, and enable meaningful performance conversations while partnering with

Qualifications

• Background in HR, business, or leadership.
• Experience partnering with leaders to solve people-related challenges.
• Track record of driving initiatives that improve performance, retention, or culture.
• Comfortable coaching and advising leaders, balancing strategy with hands-on execution.
• Experience in environments with shifting priorities and problem-solving focus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and implement innovative HR solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Champion Agile HR practices to support iterative planning and cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive a culture of growth by enabling performance conversations and coaching leaders.
• Leverage data analytics to provide insightful recommendations and drive informed decision-making.
• Participate in workforce planning with people managers and finance to anticipate future talent needs.
• Execute strategic HR initiatives and projects within set timeframes and guidelines.
• Champion an inclusive environment by designing programs promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Coaching leaders

Change agent

Job description

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

Time Type:

Regular

Job Description :

You will be the driving force behind driving a culture of excellence, collaboration, and growth within our organization. As a critical member of our HR team, you will not only play a pivotal role in shaping our talent strategies but will also act as a proactive consultant, advocate, and change agent for both employees and leadership.

By joining our team, you will be shaping the future of our organization by transforming human resources into a strategic force that propels our business towards unparalleled success

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and implement innovative HR solutions that align with business objectives, fostering a high-performing and engaged workforce;

• Champion Agile HR practices, ensuring that HR strategies and processes support iterative planning, cross-functional collaboration, and empowered decision-making.

• Drive a culture of continuous growth by enabling impactful performance conversations, equipping leaders with coaching strategies, and fostering a feedback-rich environment that empowers employees to excel.

• Leverage data analytics to provide insightful recommendations and drive informed decision-making, ensuring HR strategies are data-backed, agile, and aligned with the evolving needs of the business;

• In collaboration with people managers and finance, participate in workforce planning initiatives that anticipate future talent needs, ensuring a seamless blend of skills and capabilities to drive organizational success;

• Participates and executes strategic HR initiatives and projects including planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of such HR projects within established timeframes and guidelines;

• Champion an inclusive and empowering work environment by designing and executing programs that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, enhancing the employee experience.
  

WORK EXPERIENCE

• A background in HR, business, or leadership—whether through direct experience, a career shift, or a combination of both.

• Experience partnering with leaders to solve people-related challenges, from team development and engagement to organizational change.

• A track record of driving initiatives that improve performance, retention, or culture, whether through HR programs, leadership decisions, or business-driven solutions.

• Comfortable coaching and advising leaders, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

• Experience working in environments where priorities shift, requiring adaptability, problem-solving, and a focus on solutions rather than rigid processes.

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Bilingualism (English/French) is essential as the role will be supporting customers across Canada and the US;

• Hands-on strategic thinker with developed HR diagnostic and coaching;

• Ability to “think outside the box” and see the “big picture” impact of decisions and actions.

• Strong analytical, problem solving, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills within a culturally diverse multi-location work environment.

• Deep knowledge of driving change, enhancing leadership capabilities, and optimizing talent strategies.

• Demonstrated ability to work with limited direction and supervision combined with the initiative to identify and resolve problems independently.

• Demonstrated change agent with a learning attitude towards work and teams. Streamlines processes and promotes quality.

Location :

Montréal, QC

Company :

Cogeco Communications Inc.

At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.

By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.

If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at [e-mail]