People Partner (12‑Month Maternity Leave Cover)
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Montreal, QC, Canada
Key Responsibilities
- Employee Support & Experience
- Act as the first point of contact for employee questions on policies, benefits, and processes
- Support onboarding and offboarding to ensure a smooth and engaging employee experience
- Maintain accurate employee records and data hygiene in our HRIS (HiBob)
- Collaborate with the Payroll & Benefits Manager on transitions, leaves, and policy communication
- Manager Support & Early Advisory
- Assist frontline managers in applying policies and navigating basic people issues
- Participate in performance discussions and employee relations cases alongside the CPO
- Prepare communications, documentation, and follow‑ups for people‑related initiatives
- People Programs & Operational Excellence
- Coordinate key people programs (engagement surveys, performance cycles, recognition efforts)
- Support DEI initiatives and culture‑building activities
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and local employment regulations
- Strategic Development & Business Exposure
- Attend department meetings to understand team goals, dynamics, and talent needs
- Analyze employee sentiment and turnover data to surface insights
- Start contributing observations that inform people strategy and organizational effectiveness
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- 4-5 years of HR experience in a generalist or people operations role (high‑growth or global SaaS environments are a plus)
- Strong understanding of HR fundamentals: onboarding, policy management, ER basics, compliance
- Familiarity with HRIS platforms, basic reporting, and internal communication tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities independently
- Experience supporting distributed or hybrid teams is helpful
- Proficiency in French and English is a must
What Would Make You Stand Out
- Experience with Canadian immigration processes, including work permit renewals, collaborating with immigration consultants on LMIAs and CSQs, and managing government‑approved position allocations.
- Bilingual communication skills (English & French) with the ability to navigate sensitive people matters and partner effectively with teams across North America and Europe.
- Strong compliance background, such as SOC2/ISO audits, Quebec’s 1% training contribution, CNESST salary mass declaration, and communication with government agencies.
- Hands‑on HRIS expertise, ideally with HiBob, and a proactive approach to optimizing configuration, workflows, and data accuracy.
- Experience supporting U.S. employee populations, with a practical understanding of employment practices, benefits, and cross‑border considerations.
- Systems‑ and process‑oriented thinking, using data and scalable workflows to enhance People Operations in a growing tech environment.
Core Competencies
- Employee Focus – Responds quickly, professionally, and with empathy
- Attention to Detail – Executes with accuracy and consistency
- Discretion & Judgment – Manages sensitive information with care
- Initiative & Follow‑Through – Takes ownership and closes the loop
- Business Curiosity – Seeks to understand how teams work and what they need
- Relationship Building – Builds trust with employees, managers, and peers
- Learning Agility – Open to feedback and eager to grow
What Success Looks Like
- Employees receive timely, clear, and helpful support
- People programs run smoothly and consistently across teams and locations
- Managers begin to see you as a reliable thought partner
- You demonstrate growing confidence in advising, prioritizing, and anticipating needs
- The CPO can delegate foundational and repeatable initiatives with full trust
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