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Cerence; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology firm seeks a strategic HR Business Partner to drive HR initiatives and support management across Montreal. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, extensive HR experience, and fluency in both French and English. Responsibilities include compliance management, employee relations, and data analysis to enhance productivity. With a commitment to innovation and growth, this role offers an exciting opportunity in a rapidly evolving industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of progressive HR experience.
• At least 3 years in an HRBP role.
• Proven ability to operate as an individual contributor.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders to translate goals into HR strategies.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and performance management.
• Ensure adherence to labor laws and implement compliance programs.
• Support onboarding and lifecycle processes for employees.
• Analyze HR metrics to improve retention and productivity.

Skills

Deep knowledge of Quebec and Canadian labor laws

Fluency in French and English (written and spoken)

Strong business acumen

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

HR certification preferred

Tools

HR systems and data analytics tools

Job description

A Moving Experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership Partnership:
  • Collaborate with business leaders to translate organizational goals into HR strategies and actionable plans.
• Employee & Manager Support:
  • Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, and leadership development.
  • Act as a coach for managers to enhance leadership capabilities and resolve complex HR issues.
• Compliance & Policy Management:
  • Ensure adherence to Quebec and Canadian labor laws, employment standards, and company policies.
  • Maintain and implement local HR policies and compliance programs.
• HR Program Execution:
  • Support onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle processes for employees in Montreal and across North America.
• Data-Driven Insights:
  • Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and recommend solutions that improve retention and productivity.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in an HRBP role.
  • Proven ability to operate as an individual contributor in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Skills:
  • Deep knowledge of Quebec and Canadian labor laws and employment practices.
  • Fluency in French and English (written and spoken).
  • Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

Preferred Attributes

• Familiarity with HR systems and data analytics tools.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive change in a fast-paced environment.

Cerence Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNC) is the global industry leader in creating unique, moving experiences for the automotive world. Spun out from Nuance in October 2019, Cerence is an independent company that has quickly gained traction as a leader in the automotive voice assistant space, working with all of the world’s leading automakers – from Ford and Fiat Chrysler to Daimler, Audi and BMW to Geely and SAIC – to transform how a car feels, responds and learns. Its track record is built on more than 20 years of industry experience and leadership and more than 500 million cars on the road today across more than 70 languages.

As Cerence looks to the future and continues an ambitious growth agenda, we need someone to join the team and help build the future of voice and AI in cars. This is an exciting opportunity to join Cerence’s passionate, dedicated, global team and be part of meaningful innovation in a rapidly growing industry.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Cerence is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, genetic information and other protected classifications. Cerence Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

• Following workplace security protocols and training programs to familiarize with the ways to maintain a safe workplace.
• Following security procedures to report any suspicious activity.
• Having respect for corporate security procedures to allow those procedures to be effective.
• Adhering to company's compliance and regulations.
• Encouraging to follow a zero tolerance for workplace violence.
• Basic knowledge of information security and data privacy requirements (e.g., how to protect data & how to be handling this data).
• Demonstrative knowledge of information security through internal training programs.