Are you a champion for meaningful progress?

 Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress, and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data, and technology. When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team that builds purposeful brands, strives to do meaningful work, and leave a profound impact on communities.  

We have an exciting new opportunity for a dynamic and progressive HR professional to join our Canada team on an 8 month maternity contract. As a Human Resource Business Partner, you will be responsible for providing HR support to your assigned client group, with a focus on driving exceptional people processes and employee experience. In this role, you will work with the SVP, Human Resources to deploy HR programs aligned to our integrated people and talent strategy and organizational.    

The Human Resources Business Partner develops and delivers the people aspects of our business plans. You will provide strategic planning and direction; executive coaching; act as an important liaison on all HR processes and respond to people-related emergencies. The HRBP also promotes change initiatives and focuses on overall organizational effectiveness for the entity. The HRBP is viewed as one of the very most trusted business advisors to the Leader of the entity.  

• Partner with senior level leaders, within the assigned entity, to deliver people outcomes that are aligned with the business strategy and provide value.  
• Act as a first point of contact for employee issues, escalating where necessary  
• Adjust HR strategies to respond to changing needs of our business.  
• Provide a single point of contact around HR processes (hiring, integration, onboarding, training, scheduling and deployment, rewards, performance management and promotion) for the leaders of the entity; you will not necessarily be a deliverer of those processes but may get involved in some of the delivery.  
• Help determine and implement appropriate HR programs to grow the entity according to the talent strategy and people aspects of our business strategy – typically with a focus on skill needs and development.  
• Coach leaders within the entity to help them achieve their potential; help develop the next generation of leaders.  
• Guide people-related change programs  
• Develop programs to address engagement and employee value proposition issues.  

• 3+ years of prior experience as an HR business partner 
• Experience with HR tools and processes 
• Experience with HR metrics and analysis 
• Knowledge of labor legislation 
• Full understanding of all HR functions and best practices 
• Strong inter-personal skills and the ability to provide and receive honest and direct feedback in a constructive manner  
• Solid understanding of HR best practices and current employment regulations across Canada  
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion  
• Experience supporting remote teams.  
• MS Office tool suite (including Teams)  

Additional bonus if you:

• Possess a CHRP Certification.  
• Completed supplementary courses in people development & coaching.  
• Bilingual in English and French.  
• You have a zest for life and pursue activities outside of work!  

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.

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