Human Resources Business Partner (Hybrid)

PowerToFly; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner for their Montreal office. This role requires at least 6 years of experience in HR and a bachelor's degree in a related field. Responsibilities include supporting all aspects of the employee life cycle, managing employee relations, and partnering with various HR functions. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and French, possess strong analytical skills, and thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment. A hybrid work setup is offered, combining remote work with office attendance.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience as a HR Generalist.
• Strong client focus and outstanding judgment.
• Demonstrated ability for team leadership.
• Strong communication skills in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Support in all steps of the employee life cycle from onboarding to termination.
• Manage employee relations issues and provide coaching.
• Partner with multiple HR functions on various initiatives.
• Coordinate international transfers into and out of Canada.

Skills

Client focus

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Verbal and written communication

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law or equivalent

Job description

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Human Resources Business Partner to support the Morgan Stanley Montreal Global Center HR team. In this role, the individual will support managers and employees across multiple business lines within Canada.

In the Human Capital Management division, we provide advice and insight to attract, retain, reward and develop a talented global workforce, giving employees the support and tools they need to succeed. This is a Director level position within our HR Coverage team. This role is a unique opportunity to become part of a team of Human Resources professionals dedicated to providing client support for initiatives that impact the short- and long-term strategy for the Montreal Office and local Business Units. This individual will have exposure to all areas of HR as well as all levels of management within the business. The ability to interact remotely with clients, HR teams in all locations and handle high volumes of work will be critical for success in this role.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…

What you'll do in the role:

• Ensure proper support in all steps of the employee life cycle from onboarding to termination
• Provide support and smooth management of the global HR processes such as performance evaluation and compensation/promotion, fostering a two-way communication with management and functional HR Coverage colleagues
• Manage employee relations issues, including partnering with Employee Relations and/or Employment Law
• Advise clients on the resolution of employee relations and performance management issues, provide coaching, counseling, and conflict resolution
• Partner with multiple HR functions such as Recruiting, Learning and Development, Diversity, Compensation, and Reporting, HR Operations and other Coverage teams on various initiatives.
• Manage and coordinate international transfers into and out of Canada

What you'll bring to the role:

• At least 6 years of experience as a HR Generalist and a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law or equivalent.
• A strong client focus with outstanding judgement, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Team-oriented with strong influencing skills and demonstrated ability or aptitude for team leadership
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and in French
• The ability to deal with the uncertainties of an evolving, dynamic organization
• Capability to manage difficult conversations and stressful situations

At Morgan Stanley Montreal, we support the Firm’s global businesses and infrastructure with cutting edge technology and innovation. The multi-faceted and highly technical Montreal team plays a critical role in building and maintaining our leading technology platform, including electronic trading, algorithm trading, data analytics, cloud engineering, cybersecurity and digital technologies. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Montreal community since 2008 and is considered a leading employer among the area’s highly skilled technology talent.

All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office.

Knowledge of French and English is required.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.