Corporate HR Advisor - Montreal West - Lallemand

Description

Overview

Main Functions

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented HR Advisor to join our team in Montreal on a 12-month maternity leave replacement contract. The HR Advisor will play a key role in supporting various HR functions, acting as a trusted partner to managers, providing expert guidance on employee relations, HR policies, performance management, employment conditions and HR compliance. This role is pivotal in fostering a positive work environment through proactive coaching, policy interpretation, and the continuous improvement of HR documentation and practices. This position is within the Corporate Human Resources department, reports to the Lead HR Business Partner, and during the maternity leave will report to the Corporate HR Director. It will support Canadian and American teams as required, with additional HR expertise provided to other countries as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations issues, offering advice and ensuring fair and consistent application of HR policies.
• Support and coach managers on performance management, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations.
• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers, helping them navigate complex HR matters with confidence and compliance.
• Facilitate training on HR best practices, policy updates and various HR topics, including diversity & inclusion, harassment prevention, and performance management.
• Review and revise employment contracts, job descriptions, and terms and conditions of employment to ensure alignment with legal standards and organizational needs.
• Collaborate with external legal teams as needed to obtain legal advice on a variety of HR matters and to ensure documentation accuracy.
• Lead or contribute to projects related to the development, revision, and communication of HR policies, employee handbooks, and internal guidelines.
• Support HR initiatives and projects, including employee engagement surveys, conducting exit interviews and updating and verifying employee records in the HRIS.
• Assist with legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Prepare and submit requests for government statistics and facilitate and participate in external HR audits.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and policies that reflect current practices and legislative changes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and enhance the employee experience.
• Participate in cross-functional HR initiatives and contribute to organizational development efforts.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of employment law and HR best practices in Quebec and Canada.
• Solid understanding of performance management, conflict resolution, and employee relations processes.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, notably Excel.
• Excellent computer literacy, including email and Internet tools.

An asset

• Familiarity with U.S. HR employment practices and benefits.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, or similar).

Personal abilities

• High degree of professionalism, discretion and integrity, especially when handling sensitive employee matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and follow through on outstanding issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, paired with a proactive mindset.
• Committed to continuous learning and staying current with employment legislation and HR best practices in both Canada and the U.S.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment, comfortable multitasking.
• Adaptable and resourceful, with a strong sense of initiative and ownership over assigned responsibilities.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in French and English to support Canadian and US teams.

General criteria

• High degree of professionalism, discretion and integrity, especially when handling sensitive employee matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and follow through on outstanding issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, paired with a proactive mindset.
• Committed to continuous learning and staying current with employment legislation and HR best practices in both Canada and the U.S.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment, comfortable multitasking.
• Adaptable and resourceful, with a strong sense of initiative and ownership over assigned responsibilities.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in French and English to support Canadian and US teams.

Organization

Lallemand is a privately held Canadian company founded in the late 19th century, which develops, produces, and markets microorganisms for various markets. The administrative offices of the parent company are in Montreal, Canada. Today, Lallemand employs more than 5,000 people working in more than 45 countries on 5 continents.

Lallemand's corporate division encompasses all of the support services offered to our branches. Its goal is to optimize internal processes, ensure that your operation is running smoothly, and that your strategy is well thought-out.

Our corporate branch's head office is located in Montreal, Canada, and relies on a team that specializes in: Management; Finance and accounting; Engineering; Research and Development (R&D); Human Resources (HR); and Information Technology (IT). If you want to help bring enthusiasm, collaboration and innovation to our workplace, we'd love to get to know you

Please take note that accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.