HR Business Partner Generalist

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

Synechron is seeking a HR Business Partner Generalist to support employee relations, coaching, and diversity initiatives across Canada and North America. The role requires HR experience, strong communication skills, and fluency in French and English to advise managers and manage HR projects effectively.

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Looking for an HR Business Partner Generalist who will be the main point of contact for the Canada region and provide some additional support for North America. Will need to be in an office at least 3 days per week with occasional travel between Ontario/Quebec (25%).
• The candidate will report into the Head of HR for N. America.
• Focus on day-to-day support of employees and leaders with onboarding, manager coaching, employee engagement, DE&I, etc.
• Consultant to managers for things like high level employee relations, performance evaluations, policy interpretation and compliance items.
• Assist with soft skill training programs i.e. career development, leadership, etc.
• Foster culture of inclusivity.
• Work with the internal HR team and employees with some operational items i.e. benefits, policy questions, etc. that are escalated from the HR Ops team.
• Help lead various HR projects within the region to gain compliance, improve processes, service delivery, and manager effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree – human resources, psychology, learning, business administration or commensurate experience.
• 5-7 years' experience as an HR lead working in a global team.
• Working knowledge of Canadian HR policy, specifically for Ontario and Quebec.
• Certification in HR a plus.
• Has handled employee investigations and grievances.
• Fluent in French and English.

Preferred, but not required:

• Superior verbal and written communication abilities. Someone who is able to be organized and simple in their conversation style. Be concise.
• Organized and leans towards project management to get things done. Ability to be agile in all that they do.
• Courageous – able to admit when wrong, states opinion even when not the popular choice, comfortable pushing back on their manager.
• Kind/team oriented – we act as “one HR” and work as a local and global team.
• Strong desire for continuous learning and growth. Curious about new trends, best practices, and helping the team/organization move forward.
• Previous experience supporting consulting, technology, and/or Financial services organizations is a plus.

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more.

Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community.

Sustainability and Health Safety Commitment

At Synechron, we are committed to integrating sustainability into our business strategy, ensuring responsible growth while minimizing environmental impact. Employees play a key role in driving our sustainability initiatives, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering ethical and sustainable business practices across global operations. All positions are required to adhere to our Sustainability and Health Safety standards, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and sustainable practices.

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