What you will do:
As a Human Resources Business Partner reporting to the Executive Director, Corporate Human Resources & Talent Acquisition, you will work closely with Corporate senior management teams to identify and deliver the organization's short- and long-term people strategies in support of their business objectives. You are experienced in supporting rapidly evolving businesses and understand the complexities of working across multiple business units.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing, executing and evaluating a talent strategy in partnership with the business and HR Leadership including the HR Centres of Excellence (COEs) that support the entire employee life cycle including recruiting, on-boarding, training, employee relations, employee engagement and performance management. This role coaches and mentors people leaders to strengthen their overall management skills, design organizational structure, implement succession planning strategies and drive overall corporate strategies and objectives.
This is a hybrid position (3 days in the office per week). Office location is 1303 Yonge Street, Toronto.
Responsibilities:
Business Partnership
- Enable business results through consulting and coaching senior leaders on the design, implementation and evaluation of people solutions that contribute to the achievement of business unit goals and objectives across multiple client groups.
- Partner with leaders to align organization structure and workforce capability to reach revenue growth objectives.
Employee Relations / Organizational Effectiveness
- Address employee relations issues by coaching and conducting investigations and addressing situations in adherence with applicable laws, policies and practices.
- Provide effective coaching, counseling, progressive disciplinary strategies and documentation support on all employee relations and performance management issues, up to and including dismissals.
- Partner with leadership team on high risk/complex employee relations issues involving written communication / discipline to ensure consistency across regions and locations.
Recruitment Initiatives & Partnership
- Collaborate with internal Talent Acquisition COE and external search partners to source and fill all roles with high potential talent.
- Actively participate in the recruitment and interview process for management level positions.
COE Partnership
- Effectively execute the HR business cycles designed by COEs, such as, compensation, talent assessment, performance management, etc.
- Work with the Talent and Learning and Total Rewards COEs to deliver high impact learning and development programs, and effective total rewards strategies that drive business results and talent retention and attraction.
Qualifications:
What You Bring
- A post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A CHRP designation (or equivalent HR certification), is preferred
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience as a Business Partner or Generalist, ideally within a matrixed or multi-stakeholder environment.
- Strong experience in employee relations, including conducting investigations, navigating complex workplace matters, and supporting effective conflict resolution.
- A demonstrated track record of supporting organizational growth through strong organization design capabilities, leader coaching, talent identification and development practices, and on/offboarding initiatives.
- Demonstrated curiosity and comfort using AI-enabled tools and HR technologies to improve productivity, analyze workforce data, and enhance decision-making.
Who You Are
- An experienced collaborator who knows how to partner effectively within a matrixed structure and build strong relationships with centralized teams.
- A trusted advisor with exceptional interpersonal skills and the confidence to work alongside senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
- Energized by fast-paced, evolving environments and comfortable managing ambiguity while driving results.
- A strong communicator and facilitator who can influence, coach, and resolve conflict with professionalism and empathy.
- A confident presenter and hands-on trainer who can translate HR strategy into practical, actionable learning.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Data driven and technically savvy, with experience using HRIS systems and advanced proficiency in the MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Knowledgeable in provincial employment standards and relevant legislation across Canada, with the ability to translate into actionable workplace solutions.
Inclusion & Diversity
Cineplex, its subsidiaries, and affiliates are equal opportunity employers with a commitment to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all intersectional walks of life. The collective sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent represents a significant part of our culture. By valuing a diverse workforce, we enforce hiring practices that are fair and equitable.
Accessibility
We are committed to improving access and opportunities for all individuals, including those with disabilities by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent, inhibit, or restrict their access to employment opportunities. If you require accommodation at any stage of our hiring process (application, interviews, assessments, and placement), please contact us at 416-323-6600 or via email at jobs@cineplex.com.
Use of AI
We use AI-assisted tools to help us review applications and support parts of the recruitment process. However, every application is reviewed by our HR team, and all hiring decisions are made by our people, not by AI.
This position is a current vacancy and is being actively recruited to fill an existing role within the organization.
While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Wage ($):
$90,000 - $105,000CAD