Socan

We’re Hiring! Senior HR Business Partner - Bilingual Montreal, QC www.socan.com Full-Time Hybrid WHO WE ARE SOCAN is a not-for-profit copyright collective dedicated to ensuring music creators and publishers receive what they have rightfully earned for the use of their work. SOCAN supports and represents more than 180,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers. Through licensing, global royalty collection and advocacy, we help creators to keep making the music that entertains, moves, and inspires us OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ANTI-RACISM SOCAN thrives with a variety of viewpoints, identities, and backgrounds, and we are committed to anti-racism. Everyone is welcome to apply for our wide range of roles, regardless of gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, race, age, culture, sexual orientation, religious belief, or physical ability. Learn more about SOCAN’s commitment to Inclusion & Anti-Racism . WHY WORK WITH US? Make a difference by supporting and collaborating with a vibrant and creative community Enjoy many options for workplace flexibility and work-life balance Get involved in the rapidly changing creative space Advocate for and empower the creative community Together, we’ll help music creators earn more income and make a living WHAT WE OFFER 35-hour workweek schedule (possible flexible work options i.e., 4-day work week (position based) Twelve paid sick days annually (including five personal days) Virtual My Wellness program Annual Performance Incentive bonus (dependent on a personal and company performance) Defined contribution Pension Plan Comprehensive, health and dental benefits program Inclusive and collaborative working environment ABOUT THE ROLE The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a member of, and trusted advisor and coach to, the client group’s leadership team. Collaborating closely with Human Resources and other functional groups, the HRBP identifies stated and underlying needs, and develops and implements talent solutions, including talent sourcing, employee relations, culture and engagement, talent management, training and development, and employee communications support. The HRBP also advocates for the needs of the client group in enterprise-wide HR program development and implementation and is responsible for applying HR policies, procedures, and programs in their region. WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively builds strong relationships, connections, and understanding with client group leaders and employees, acting as a trusted advisor. Partners with client group leaders to assess organizational structure, job design and talent needs. Provides advice, and assistance to managers and employees on HR matters, escalates as required to mitigate risk, and assists with action planning. Creates reports and leverages HR metrics and market data to initiate meaningful discussions and provide data-driven recommendations to leaders. Builds a strategic talent plan aligned to the client group and organization’s strategy. Facilitates annual performance cycle, talent review, and succession and development planning, ensuring follow-up programs are delivered. Represents and advocates for client group needs in enterprise-wide HR change management, program development and implementation (e.g., performance management, compensation analysis, succession planning, employee engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism), and special projects. Develops, implements, supports, reinforces, and modifies and provides guidance on HR policies, programs, and procedures against relevant local legislation and recommends improvements. Assists in the preparation of employee communications, training, and development. Manages and participates in full cycle recruitment activities. Facilitates onboarding and offboarding, leaves and returns to work including coordinating logistics with appropriate teams (e.g., IT, HR shared services) and assisting with exit interviews. Ensures proper employee documentation and records in HR systems, compiling documentation as needed. Participates and manages ad hoc HR and business unit projects as assigned. WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field. 7+ years of progressive experience in HR with minimum 3 years’ experience in a generalist / business partner role supporting management. Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite. HR certification (e.g., CHRP, CHRL, SHRP, PHR, SPHR), preferred. Training design and facilitation experience an asset. Fluent in French and English Note: The knowledge of English is required as the position interacts on a consistent and regular basis with English-speaking stakeholders located outside of Quebec. ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATION SOCAN is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment that meets the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities. Should you require accommodations please contact us directly at [email protected] and we will make the necessary accommodations. Applications submitted to this email address will not be accepted. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SOCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at SOCAN are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply HOW TO APPLY If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you: http://www.socan.com/careers/ Thank you for your interest in our company; we will be in touch with those candidates we wish to interview. To learn more about SOCAN, go to www.socan.com . You can also follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook (@SOCANmusic/@SOCANmusique).