Manager, Human Resources | Gestionnaire, Ressources humaines

NBCUniversal•Montreal, QC

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, hands on Human Resources Manager to lead and deliver HR support for an innovative new initiative at NBCUniversal, with primary accountability for the Canadian workforce and a strong focus on Quebec. Based in Montreal, this role will partner closely with leaders and employees across highly specialized technical and creative teams to build, scale, and mature HR practices in a fast paced, evolving environment. Supporting employees across Canada and the United States, you will serve as the primary HR partner for your client group, providing strategic and pragmatic HR guidance across employee relations, labor relations, health and safety, talent planning, and workforce growth. This role is well suited for someone who is comfortable navigating ambiguity, exercising sound judgment, and translating business needs into effective HR solutions while building structure as the organization grows. As the lead HR partner for Canada, you will play a critical role in shaping the employee experience, ensuring compliance with Canadian and Quebec employment requirements, and coaching leaders through periods of growth and change. In addition, this role will contribute to cross border initiatives and act as a backup resource for U.S. based employees in close coordination with the U.S. HR team, with opportunities to broaden impact in a cross border context.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of progressive professional HR experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration OR equivalent work experience
Strong working knowledge of Quebec employment law and Canadian HR practices
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Bilingual in French and English, with the ability to communicate fluently (written and verbal) in both languages to support employees and candidates in Quebec, across Canada, and within the United States
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Able to handle sensitive and complex matters with a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment
A strong communicator with the ability to influence and partner effectively with employees and leaders at all levels
Someone who demonstrates accountability, thinks strategically and critically, and translates issues into practical, well‑reasoned HR solutions
A self‑directed professional who takes ownership, exercises initiative, and drives work forward with minimal oversight
Resourceful and proactive, with the ability to anticipate challenges and address them before they escalate
Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment and adapting HR approaches as the business grows
Process‑driven yet pragmatic, with strong attention to detail and a focus on execution and follow‑through
Service‑oriented, with a focus on enabling the business while maintaining strong HR governance and standards
Committed to building a long‑term HR career with increasing scope, impact, and leadership responsibility
Executer – You get things done! Using strong business acumen, inciteful analytical skills, and superior process/project management skills you manage through competing priorities even with a matrixed environment
Communicates with ease – You have a way with words; written and verbal
Trusted counselor – You quickly gain trust and respect with anyone you come in contact with and can influence as needed, keeping a client-focused mindset
Coach – You help bring the best potential out of the employees, managers, and partners you work with helping them to continue to develop and create a great place to work with one another
Translator – You have vision – see the “big picture” and be able to boil it down to the appropriate HR and business strategy to make it work
Self-starter – Motivated and can work with minimal guidance, finding the resources to help you out

Responsibilities

Coach and advise leaders on people management practices, including performance management, feedback, and employee development
Partner with leaders on workforce planning, role design, and scaling strategies aligned to business needs
Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategies for competitive, specialized talent markets (e.g., software development, machine learning, digital production, design)
Support immigration processes for international employees, including work permits and relocations, in coordination with external counsel and internal stakeholders
Lead compliance with Quebec agencies and regulatory requirements, including CNESST, the Office de la langue Française, Revenu Québec, and Retraite Québec, ensuring adherence to the Charter of the French Language across HR operations such as employee communications, policies, workplace signage, and francization obligations
Provide guidance on employment standards, leaves, terminations, and workplace requirements
Administer and manage employee leaves in accordance with Quebec and federal requirements (e.g., CNESST, QPIP, medical and parental leaves), including tracking, documentation, and coordination with payroll and benefits
Lead or support occupational health and safety programs, including prevention plans, incident reporting, and return-to-work coordination as required under CNESST
Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with privacy laws (e.g., PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25)
Ensure documentation and communications are available in both English and French, as required
Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective action, performance improvement, and conflict resolution, exercising sound judgment to address complex workplace issues in a proactive and constructive manner
Work with leaders and employees to establish and maintain a positive work environment; serve as an employee advocate
Interpret and implement HR policies, practices, and procedures that further the mission, values, and strategic vision of the business
Support change management efforts by ensuring leaders and employees are informed, prepared, and supported through transitions
Collaborate closely with the U.S.-based HR Director and broader HR team to align policies, processes, and employee experience across regions
All other duties as assigned