Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
People & Culture Department
The People & Culture (P&C) Team at Vantage is lean, effective, well-respected, and growing, with the vision of designing and ensuring an exceptional employee experience from application to alumnus. The team is distinguished by its innovative and strategic approach, working in close partnership with business leaders to develop practical and business-minded solutions that keep the development and growth of our people at the center. Each member of our P&C team plays a pivotal role on the team and in the business. Trust, Agility, Respect, and Accountability are the Vantage core values—and we seek to live every value, every day, while thinking creatively to make Vantage the employer of choice and power our people.
Position Overview
This role will be onsite in our Montreal, Quebec office.
The People and Culture Project Associate, NA is a versatile, execution‑focused role designed to support a wide range of People & Culture initiatives across the employee lifecycle. This role blends project coordination, data support, and operational execution, serving as a utility player who can flex across priorities, keep workstreams moving, and ensure People & Culture projects stay on track.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, data‑savvy, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. They bring strong follow‑through, can shift seamlessly between project work and operational support, and collaborate effectively across HR, Payroll, Benefits, HRIS, and Employee Relations.
Essential Job Functions
Project & Workstream Support
Support People & Culture projects from planning through execution, including performance cycles, promotions, new applications, policy rollouts, and process improvements.
Maintain project plans, timelines, and trackers to ensure milestones, dependencies, and deliverables remain on track.
Actively push workstreams forward by following up on action items, coordinating stakeholders, and escalating risks or delays as needed.
Prepare project updates, summaries, and materials for People & Culture leadership.
Flex across initiatives to provide hands‑on support where capacity or urgency is greatest.
People Data & Reporting Support
Maintain the integrity of employee data across HR systems by supporting accurate and timely processing of hires, job changes, and separations.
Produce recurring workforce reports (e.g., headcount, turnover, promotions, compensation movement) to support People & Culture planning and decision‑making.
Assist in analyzing trends and translating data into clear insights for HRBPs, HR Partners, and People Experience leaders.
Support the development, maintenance, and automation of dashboards and reports in partnership with HRIS and Finance.
HR Operations & Process Coordination
Support operational execution of People & Culture programs by coordinating inputs across HRBPs, Payroll, Benefits, and HRIS.
Identify process gaps or inefficiencies and recommend practical, scalable improvements.
Serve as a point of coordination to help ensure a consistent employee experience across HR transactions.
Maintain documentation, trackers, and process materials to support standardization and continuity.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Support
Partner with HRBPs and HR Partners on talent planning support, career progression tracking, and engagement initiatives.
Collaborate with Employee Relations to support case trend reporting and insights that inform proactive actions.
Work closely with Payroll and Benefits to support data alignment, reporting accuracy, and compliance‑related reviews.
Provide responsive People & Culture support to employees and leaders as needed, applying policies and processes consistently and equitably.
Additional Duties
Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
3–5 years of experience in HR operations, HR generalist, project coordination, or analytics‑adjacent roles.
Experience working with HR systems such as Workday and standard HR reporting tools.
Strong Excel skills; experience or exposure to data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow‑through.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting needs.
Willingness to travel up to 10%, with flexibility for occasional off-hours needs.
Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role, which involves interactions with counterparts in the same department, and stakeholders in the United States.
Physical Demands and Special Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.