Senior Human Resource Business Partner

Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Canadian company Groupe Marcelle is a leader in the cosmetics industry. With the highest standards of quality and excellence, Groupe Marcelle develops, manufactures, and distributes care and makeup products and accessories with a portfolio of four brands:
Marcelle ,
Watier ,
Annabelle
and
CW Beggs and Sons .
At Groupe Marcelle we believe in an environment where passion can be expressed, creative minds lead to exceptional innovation, audacity and focus are a pillar of great success and acts of empowerment, collaboration and humanity are widely encouraged. Because our purpose is to “ Cultivate beauty in our world ”, we strive to care for you, people and the environment. We are looking for professionals who will exemplify these values and bring energy and commitment to results.
Join a company with more than 350 employees in the cosmetics field and play a key role in the organization.
Groupe Marcelle is currently seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner for a permanent full-time position.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Human Resources, the Senior Human Resources Business Partner works closely with the Operations team and acts as a human resources management expert by supporting and advising managers in the development of HR plans. The incumbent also participates in the development, implementation, deployment, and maintenance of HR programs and processes.
A CAREER SIGNED GROUPE MARCELLEAt Groupe Marcelle, we dare to grow together and fully invest ourselves to build a future worthy of our Canadian pride.
Work Location
Hybrid work mode – three (3) days per week in the office
Why choose Groupe Marcelle?
A growing Canadian company
A stimulating environment where boldness, empowerment, and partnership are encouraged
A human and committed team made up of passionate people moving forward together
Benefits matching your talent
Flexible hours promoting work-life balance, including the possibility of leaving earlier on Fridays
Medical and dental insurance
Health and wellness spending account
Retirement plan and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Performance bonuses
Paid holidays during the Christmas season
Paid time off for your birthday
Employee discounts on all Groupe Marcelle products, including exclusive previews of new launches
Free access to our on-site gym at headquarters
Easily accessible by foot from Du Collège metro station
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BEBusiness Partnership and Management Support
Act as the primary strategic HR partner and trusted advisor to the Vice President, Operations and their leadership team, by developing an in-depth understanding of business priorities, operational realities, labour relations issues, and workforce needs in order to influence decisions and propose high-value HR solutions
Provide strategic and hands-on HR support to Operations managers and employees across the full spectrum of HR matters, and advise and coach managers on performance, employee engagement, development, compensation, work organization, and change management
Support managers in handling complex and sensitive situations, ensuring a consistent, fair, and compliant approach in accordance with company policies and legal requirements
Advise leaders during structural changes, role evolutions, and organizational transformations, and support their implementation within teams.
Labour Relations and Employee Relations
Act as the lead labour relations advisor for the unionized Operations groups and maintain a constructive, professional, and effective relationship with union representatives
Advise managers on the interpretation and application of the collective agreement, internal policies, and applicable legislation, and develop their capability to effectively manage within a unionized environment
Ensure rigorous management of labour relations matters, including disciplinary and administrative measures, absenteeism, disability cases, investigations, complaints, grievances, labour disputes, and other complex situations
Participate in meetings with union representatives, prepare and manage grievance files and their resolution, and proactively identify trends and risks in order to foster constructive labour relations and prevent issues
Actively participate in the preparation and negotiation of collective agreements, including issue analysis, mandate preparation, impact assessment, and the development of negotiation strategies.
Workforce Planning and Talent Management
Participate in strategic and operational workforce planning in order to anticipate staffing, competency, and succession needs, and collaborate with Talent Acquisition for professional, administrative, and management positions within Operations
Support managers in performance management processes, talent reviews, succession planning, and competency development by identifying individual and collective needs and recommending solutions aligned with operational priorities
Design and deliver, when required, training programs, tools, and development initiatives aimed at strengthening managers’ capabilities, particularly in leadership, performance management, labour relations, and management practices.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, including significant experience as an HR Business Partner in an operational environment
Strong labour relations experience in a unionized environment, ideally within a manufacturing, production, distribution, or operations setting
Experience in collective agreement negotiations or renewals considered a significant asset
Good knowledge of employment laws and labour standards applicable in Quebec
Demonstrated ability to build credible relationships with operational managers and influence decisions while maintaining a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach
Ability to effectively navigate between strategic issues and the day-to-day operational realities of the business
Excellent coaching, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Managerial courage, sound business judgment, professional maturity, and the ability to take a position in complex, sensitive, or conflict situations
Strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively leverage HR data to support decision-making
Excellent command of French and good command of English
Proficiency with the MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
Dayforce experience is considered an asset
Membership in the Ordre of Chartered Human Resources Professionals of Quebec (CRHA) is considered a strong asset.
AND IF YOU ARE
Recognized for your professional maturity, credibility, and ability to quickly build trusting relationships
An influential leader who is autonomous and proactive, capable of acting as a trusted advisor to managers in an operational and unionized environment
Possessing excellent judgment, strong analytical skills, and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach
Collaborative and recognized for your ability to work in partnership within a dynamic and demanding environment.
The task and responsibilities listed above are summaries and indicatives.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONGroupe Marcelle wants to offer equal employment opportunities to all. It invites women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Aboriginals, and persons with disabilities to apply. Groupe Marcelle is also committed to pursuing the integration of diversity and making it a source of enrichment and pride for all its employees.
The use of the masculine gender in this document refers to both men and women.
Groupe Marcelle thanks all candidates for their interest;
however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
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