Senior Human Resources Business Partner

As the Senior HR Business Partner, you will serve as a strategic advisor and partner to leadership teams across various functions within Vention. You will drive HR initiatives that align with business goals, focusing on talent management, organizational development, employee engagement, and performance management. Your role will involve close collaboration with leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support the growth of your client groups.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership:
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders providing strategic HR guidance to support business objectives and drive organizational success.

Talent Management:
Lead talent management initiatives, including workforce planning, succession planning, talent development, and retention strategies, ensuring the right talent is in place to meet current and future business needs.

Organizational Development:
Partner with leaders to design and implement organizational structures that promote agility, scalability, and innovation. Drive change management initiatives and support the evolution of the organization’s culture.

Employee Engagement:
Develop and execute strategies to enhance employee engagement, ensuring a positive work environment where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to achieve their best work.

Performance Management:
Oversee the performance management process for the Technology, Product, and Operations teams, providing guidance on goal setting, performance reviews, and development plans. Foster a culture of continuous feedback and development.

HR Programs and Initiatives:
Implement HR programs and initiatives that align with the company’s strategic priorities, such as diversity and inclusion, leadership development, and employee well-being.

Data-Driven Decision Making:
Utilize HR analytics and metrics to drive data-informed decisions, identify trends, and develop proactive solutions to address challenges within the Technology, Product, and Operations functions.

Compliance and Best Practices:
Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations. Stay current with industry best practices and trends, integrating them into the HR strategy where applicable.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with the broader HR team and other departments to ensure alignment and integration of HR strategies and initiatives across the organization.

• Minimum of 7 experience in HR, with at least 3 years in a strategic HRBP role.
• Proven track record of partnering with senior leaders to drive business outcomes through effective HR strategies.
• Strong knowledge of talent management, organizational development, performance management, and employee engagement practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and drive change in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive decision-making.
• Experience in a technology-driven or innovative environment is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Career pathing: Real opportunities to grow through personalized development plans, bi-annual employee reviews, and mentorship program 
• Professional development: Continuous training in performance management, inclusive leadership, leadership operating model, team building, and giving/receiving feedback
• Gender diversity & inclusion: Pay equity reviews, inclusive policies, and a Women’s Employee Resource Group offering networking, mentorship, and quarterly learning sessions.
• Hybrid work: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid model, allowing you to work from home on select days.
• Community engagement: Two paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes you care about.
• Central location: Regular team gatherings and a collaborative office space in the heart of Montreal, surrounded by cafés and restaurants.
• Team events: All year round employee events including annual kick-off, employee summit, quarterly happy hours, and department events.
• Comprehensive benefits: A complete group benefits plan for you and your family that start day one.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Case or take-home interview
• Decision & Offer

We’re committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage, please let us know, we’ll ensure you have what you need to succeed.

Professional Growth & Development

Vention believes strongly in promotion from within. For this reason, we structured a comprehensive professional development program that elevate high-performing individuals who deeply understand the inner workings of Vention. This program encompasses:

• In-house coaching program with former industry executives working with small cohort of emerging leaders
• Quarterly management training on topics ranging from “Giving & Receiving Feedback, to Building high-performing teams, to "Developing your own Leadership model”
• Quarterly World-Class Speaker Series featuring industry leaders sharing their perspective and lessons learned as they build their function and business
• Dedicated professional development channels sponsored by the Executive team to foster continuous professional learning
• Book allocation program to further your knowledge in your domain of expertise or any business leadership topics

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Vention

When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued, and can achieve extraordinary results.

We celebrate differences in ideas, in experiences, and in people. Our initiatives in gender equity, career growth, and leadership development are designed to create real opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Vention’s culture

Vention is an uplifting environment for high achievers. Thinking that Vention’s culture would keep you energized? See our full culture guide here.