Senior People & Culture Business Partner
The role Since several work modes are offered to all our employees (% from home, Flex, % in-office), job opportunities posted here are available whether you live in Quebec or Ontario, unless indicated otherwise.
Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has more than 1, employees worldwide with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and in the UK (Behaviour UK North & South).
This role falls under our Corporate business unit. At Behaviour, our corporate teams are strategic and intentional and work proactively to put in place the optimal solutions for our tools and teams across Behaviour.
As Senior People & Culture Business Partner, you will report to the Manager, People & Culture, and your main objective will be to build a close partnership with managers from your business unit to achieve corporate goals and objectives.
You will use your expertise to coach managers to build high-functioning and motivated teams. You will ensure that best practices in terms of performance management, talent development, and workplace wellness are put in place, and act as a true agent of change within your business unit.
If you’re proactive, care about talent development, aspire to resolve HR-related challenges, and want to work within a growing environment, this is an incredible career opportunity. In this role you will :
- Develop a relationship of trust and partnership with managers
- Own HR aspects such as advising and mentoring leadership, performance management, skill development, change management, working relationships, and succession planning for your business unit;
- Coach and guide managers and employees to promote harmonious working relationships, while faithfully respecting everyone’s interests;
- Ensure a systemic and thoughtful approach, clear documentation, and appropriate follow-up;
- Review and analyze the company’s parameters, including data on employee experience to recommend continuous improvements;
- Participate in the development of Behaviour’s vision and culture as an ambassador for our values;
- Operate as a partner and consultant for the HR Projects and HR Operations teams on the topics of diversity and inclusion, mental health, onboarding, employee recognition within the assigned business unit to ensure cross-functional and organizational alignment with broader company objectives.
What we're looking for :
- 7+ years of HR experience with at least 4-5 years as an Human Ressources Business Partner;
- Excellent communications and relationship skills;
- Ability to handle ambiguous situations and experience in a constantly evolving environment;
- Thorough knowledge of Canadian labor and employment laws (international and European labor and employment law and asset);
- Experience partnering with corporate functions (Finance, Legal, Communications, Operations, etc.) an asset;
- CRHA / CRIA certification, an asset;
- You are comfortable communicating and drafting documents in French and English.