Hybrid Director, HR Business Partnership

at EXFO

• Job title: Director, HR Business Partnership
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Quebec, Canada

About the role

• Principal HR Business Partner providing strategic HR support to global business leaders. Contributing to HR strategy alignment with business goals in a diverse working environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR partner to managers and business leaders across multiple regions worldwide.
• Actively participate in the development and evolution of overall HR strategy, taking regional and cultural realities into account.
• Ensure HR practices comply with local and international laws.
• Analyze HR trends and recommend concrete actions to improve organizational outcomes.
• Develop an analytical approach to talent management by monitoring key indicators and proposing data-driven interventions.
• Support teams through organizational transformations by recommending change management strategies adapted to business realities.
• Collaborate closely with HR team members (total rewards, talent acquisition, etc.) to ensure a consistent, integrated delivery.
• Implement programs for identifying, developing and retaining talent while ensuring succession for critical roles.
• Support and coach managers to strengthen their leadership, engagement and team management skills.
• Ensure sound labour relations management for unionized and non-unionized employees, providing strategic oversight.
• Manage complex disability/leave cases in partnership with managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or a related field (Master’s degree is an asset).
• Strong knowledge of labour/employment law.
• International exposure or knowledge is an asset.
• Minimum of 10 years of HR experience as an HR Business Partner.
• Experience in an international environment is an asset.
• Experience managing a team or providing functional leadership.
• Excellent ability to influence, build trusted relationships and navigate complex environments.
• Fluent in French and English, both spoken and written.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and change management skills.
• Pragmatic, results-oriented approach, able to move from strategy to action when required.

Benefits

• Directly contribute to the future of communications and to global digital transformation.
• A seat at the table in an organization where leaders collaborate and where your expertise shapes strategic decisions.
• A stimulating and innovative environment where creativity, technological curiosity and boldness are not only encouraged but essential to our evolution.
• The opportunity to play a key role in major, transformational projects that influence both our culture and overall performance.