Our client is a well-known private high school located in Montreal, serving nearly 1,500 students in a stimulating, caring, and structured environment.

Driven by values of commitment, openness, and a drive to excel, this school stands out for the quality of its learning environment, the stability of its staff, and a strong sense of community. The organization relies on a holistic educational approach and close collaboration among its teams to support student success.

As it evolves its management practices and seeks to strengthen its human resources function, the organization is looking to bring on board a credible, inspiring, and action-oriented HR leader.

Reporting to senior management, you will serve as a strategic and operational partner in human resources.

You are responsible for all HR activities in a unionized environment and play a key role in supporting managers, managing labor relations, and evolving organizational practices.

Through your presence on the ground and your ability to intervene appropriately, you actively contribute to maintaining a healthy, motivating, and cohesive work environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the HR strategy in alignment with the organization’s strategic direction
• Advise and support managers in managing their teams
• Manage labor relations and address sensitive issues
• Structure and optimize HR processes (recruitment, onboarding, development, etc.)
• Oversee compensation, payroll, benefits, and regulatory compliance
• Develop practices that foster engagement, motivation, and the employee experience
• Implement tools and approaches that support manager accountability

You are known for your inspiring leadership, sound judgment, and ability to build trusting relationships.

You are both strategic and hands-on, and you enjoy being out in the field.

You stand out for:

• Solid experience in human resources management, including labor relations
• The ability to address sensitive issues with tact, courage, and clarity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong political acumen and the ability to influence others
• A structured, rigorous, and solution-oriented approach

Qualifications:

• University degree in human resources or industrial relations
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
• CHRP/CRIA member
• Excellent command of French

Experience in the education sector is an asset.

Why join this organization

• A caring, collaborative, and committed work environment
• A stable, competent, and dedicated team
• A strategic role with a tangible impact on the organization
• Competitive working conditions, including group insurance and a pension plan
• A structured environment offering stimulating challenges