Human Resources Advisor - 15-months contract

BFL CANADA•Montreal, QC

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Advisor (HR Business Partner) to join our team at our Montreal head office. As an HR Advisor, you will be reporting to the Regional VP Human Resources, providing a high level of support and guidance in a variety of areas including; employee relations, manager training, employee engagement, application of provincial employment legislation, and policy development while ensuring alignment with our national strategic initiatives. If you are career-minded HR professional looking to apply your knowledge and add value to an organization, you will love working with our team!

Requirements

5+ years of experience as an HR Advisor or Business Partner.
Knowledge with applicable provincial employment legislation, interpretation and application.
Bilingual with strong verbal and written communication skills in French and in English as the candidate will be required to interact in English with stakeholders (colleagues and clients) outside Quebec.
Good knowledge of the MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
Strong ability to build trusting professional relationships with all departments and across all levels of the organization.
Strong presentation and negotiation skills with ability to influence.
Able to handle challenging situations in a confidential diplomatic manner.
Strong ability to ensure confidentiality at all levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to effectively use AI tools to add value and efficiencies.

Nice To Haves

Certified Human Resource Professional designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

Support and guide managers with inter-team conflict resolution.
Provide managers with guidance with the performance management process.
Handle offboarding processes: preparation of final documentation, conducting exit interviews, and communication with appropriate teams.
Contribute to the design and implementation of new HR policies and programs.
Interpret and advise managers based on internal policies and provincial employment standards (CNESST).
Ensure up-to-date compliance with provincial employment legislation, interpretation, and application.
Draft employment agreements (transfers, promotions, changes in conditions of employment, new hire agreements).
Partner with the Legal team for potential legal issues.
Ensure adhesion to company policies such as the WorkSmart program (Hybrid/WFH).
Report on HR activities and ensure data integrity and organization.
Collaborate on employee engagement initiatives with people managers via analysis and reports through our annual engagement survey tool.
Maintain accurate and up to date employee files and ensure training records are maintained.
Manage leave of absences: STD, LTD, injury, maternity/parental/paternity, and other protected leaves.
Create and update learning material.
Present training for small groups.
Develop and coach managers.