People Business Partner (P&T)

TL;DR

People Business Partner (P&T): Providing strategic HR leadership and partnership to leaders and stakeholders with an accent on employee relations, talent development, and organizational design. Focus on driving proactive people data conversations and leading special projects within a global software technology company.

Location: Hybrid in Montreal, Quebec, Canada (3 days/week in office)

Company

Lightspeed is a one-stop commerce platform helping merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences, serving retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

What you will do

• Provide strategic HR leadership to leaders, key stakeholders, and the People & Culture team.
• Act as a trusted advisor and coach for leadership to enhance their effectiveness.
• Serve as the first line of contact for any employee relations issues.
• Drive proactive conversations with business leaders around People data.
• Partner closely on employee-related initiatives such as Career Development, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, and Compensation.
• Lead special projects and organizational design activities including succession planning and workforce planning.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in an HR Generalist and People Business Partner function within a software technology company.
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or a related discipline.
• Experience working on large, global, and complex projects.
• Superb communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of US labour regulations.
• In-depth experience in Employee Relations and complex employment legislation in Canada and US.
• Keen interest and involvement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid environment (3 days/week in office).
• Unlimited paid time off policy and flexible working policy.
• Health insurance and health & wellness benefits.
• Possibility for transit fees to be covered.
• Paid leave assistance for new parents, LinkedIn learning, and volunteer day.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.