[Hiring] Bilingual Human Resources Manager @Heart & Stroke

Who we are 

At Heart & Stroke our mission is to promote health, save lives and enhance recovery. We are committed to a culture that exemplifies our core values: champion health, practice humility, embrace change, drive impact, learn and grow and be heartfelt as we work together to beat heart disease and stroke. 

We believe in equity, diversity and inclusion ― it’s embedded in our values and core mission work to support all people in Canada to lead healthier lives. We are committed to applying this principle to cultivate a welcoming environment that embraces diversity among our employees. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

To learn more about our mission, values, commitment to EDI, and the difference Heart & Stroke makes in the lives of people in Canada at every age, please visit our website. 

The opportunity 

Heart & Stroke offers hybrid work. This role works predominantly remotely from an off-site home office within Quebec. Candidates must be located in Quebec. 

The Bilingual Human Resources Manager is responsible for providing HR expertise, partnership, and support to an assigned client group, working with the Director, Human Resources, and Human Resources team to provide professional, strategic and effective support to enable the organization to attract, manage, develop and retain employees, and providing leadership on legislative obligations in the province of Quebec.  

This position is accountable for: 

• Providing a wide range of Human Resources expertise, solutions and consulting services to support employees, business and people leaders in the achievement of their goals with special expertise and focus on Quebec practices and legislative requirements 

• Supporting the development, planning and execution of various programs and initiatives in relation to recruitment, retention, performance management, compensation, employee engagement, HR policy & procedures and health & safety 

How you will make an impact every day 

Provide subject matter expertise in the employee journey from recruitment, hiring, employee engagement, career development/management, performance management, off-boarding:

• Collaborate with team members (Learning and Development, Compensation, Communications) on new approaches, programs, policies and procedures to continually improve HR practices 

• Provide consultative and supportive services to managers and employees with respect to issues impacting employees such as incident investigations, progressive discipline, and performance issues 

• Provide advice and guidance on roles, position development and management, job descriptions, 

• Take an active role in HR projects, demonstrating leadership capabilities and continuous improvement and growth of the HR function. Examples of projects; Recruitment process improvement, Policy review and development, Risk management, Long-term disability management, Job evaluation 

Partner with senior leaders (ET, SLR) providing guidance and support on various HR matters including employee relations, engagement, performance management, compensation and total rewards, organizational structure, workforce planning, role definition, etc.:

• Build strong, trusting relationships and partners with the business leaders at the senior management, manager and supervisor levels to understand the business and deliver appropriate, timely and high-quality HR solutions 

• Partner with assigned client group to provide advice, coaching and communication in all areas of Human Resources, leveraging knowledge of HR and business practices to influence best outcomes for the organization 

• Provide advice and guidance to proactively resolve employee issues, performance issues, and ensure our processes and actions will stand up to scrutiny of legal obligations 

• Proactively work with data available to understand, identify, analyze patterns for attention or action and counsel leaders on approaches and solutions. 

Recruitment and resourcing:

• Deliver full recruitment services including job description review/creation, postings, sourcing, testing, interviewing, and employee offers through to on-boarding 

• Conduct or support timely, professional and thorough interviews and reference checks to confirm alignment with our values, competency and technical skill of candidates 

• Facilitate decision process to conclusion, providing advice and guidance to hiring managers in their decision and ensure a fair, objective and equitable decision process 

Employee Relations:

• Ensure compliance with Heart & Stroke policies, culture and values, and employment regulations for each province in each and every employee relations situation. 

Performance and Compensation Management: 

• Provide guidance and recommended solutions on a wide array of performance effectiveness issues including, role clarity, structure, performance management, management skills gaps analysis and development plans, talent development, succession planning and team building. 

Disability Management: 

• Liaise with manager, employee, payroll and insurance provider to coordinate documentation follow-up and ensure compliance with Heart & Stroke standards and policies 

Employee Data Administration/HR Policies & Procedures: 

• Educate and ensure managers know their accountabilities and obligations in relation to employee management and employee data administration information: absence records, vacation, title, etc. 

Who we need 

Education

Experience 

Skills

• Strong proficiency in core Microsoft Office suite of products, MS Teams, HRIS and applicant tracking systems (JazzHR would be an asset) 

What we offer 

At Heart & Stroke, we make it a priority to foster a culture of caring by implementing practices and programs that foster respect, compassion, trust and attentiveness to our own and others’ health and well-being. 

In addition to a competitive salary, we believe that time off is integral to the personal health and wellness of our employees. We offer a generous paid time-off package including vacation days, personal days, wellness days, and paid company-wide closure between December 25 and January 1. We also provide competitive health, medical, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, an employee assistance program (EAP) and a defined contribution pension plan with employer matching. Our employees also enjoy a flexible hybrid working model and reimbursement for mobile phones and home office setup, as well as opportunities for professional development.  

Apply now 

If you want to join the fight to beat heart disease and stroke, please apply by sending your resume by February 21, 2025. Applicants must be currently residing in Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada. 

Only those candidates that qualify will be selected for an interview. At this time, all interviews are being conducted via phone and/or video call ― we look forward to “virtually” meeting you!  

Accommodation 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. If you have been contacted for an interview and require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will do our best to address your needs.  

• While French proficiency is a key requirement for living and working in Quebec, proficiency in spoken and written English is also required for effective communication with colleagues and partners across the country. 

• By requiring English proficiency for this role in Quebec, we aim to promote effective communication, cross-functional collaboration, and career development opportunities for all employees. This approach aligns with our organization’s commitment to maintaining a cohesive and united workforce across the country. 

If you are enthusiastic about joining an inclusive organization that values effective communication and teamwork across linguistic boundaries, we encourage you to apply. 

Experience Requirements

Experienced