// Open Role at Framestore
Join Framestore's Montreal office as an HR Business Partner for a maternity cover, providing essential HR expertise, supporting managers and employees, and contributing to key HR projects.
Reporting directly to the Head of Human Resources, the main responsibilities of the HRBP are to provide generalist HR expertise and support the Montreal office. The HRBP will also participate in the creation and implementation of local and global projects such as: the appraisal process, the integration of new employees, the career development program, etc.
What you’ll do:
HRBP
Providing support and advice to managers and employees on the full range of HR queries and issues (e.g. performance management, employee relations, policy information, disciplinary and absence issues, etc.)
Expert on Quebec employment legislation; providing information and advice on local practices to managers
Developing a strong understanding of all company policies, procedures, benefits, and pay related information in order to interpret and advise accordingly
Creating, adapting, and reviewing policies as required
Creating, developing, and giving soft skills training on a regular basis to employees and managers
Developing annual training program with internal and external trainers for employees and managers
Undertaking HR projects with the local and Global HR teams, such as the appraisal process, the integration of new employees, the automation of HR processes, pay equity, the Health and Well-Being program, etc.
Taking part in different committees (internal and external), such as the Health and Safety Committee, the Training Committee, The Fire Warden Committee, ACCESS VFX, etc.
Responsible for the leaver process including exit interviews, providing leaver details to payroll, and completing all documentation
Keeping accurate records of all changes to employee status, including, but not limited to, salary, title, etc.
Developing a deep understanding of benefits packages in order to be able to explain them to employees as required, and ensuring that they are accurately described and tracked through payroll
Working with the Head of HR to ensure key management reports are accurate
Supporting the Head of HR in creating any government reports
Representing Framestore externally at job fairs, VFX events, VFX associations events, etc.
HR Systems/Database
Ensuring HR systems are updated and maintained with the latest employee information
Providing advice on system usage to all employees and managers on site
Immigration
When required, managing the work visa process; obtaining certificates of sponsorship and advising on procedures.
Keeping up to date with legal changes to immigration and communicating with key stakeholders
Provide generalist HR expertise and support to the Montreal office. Advise managers and employees on a full range of HR queries including performance, employee relations, policy, disciplinary, and absence issues. Demonstrate expertise in Quebec employment legislation. Develop, adapt, and review HR policies and procedures. Create and deliver soft skills training and annual training programs. Participate in local and global HR projects such as appraisal process, new employee integration, HR automation, pay equity, and well-being programs. Take part in various committees (Health and Safety, Training, Fire Warden, ACCESS VFX). Manage the leaver process including exit interviews, payroll details, and documentation. Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems and advise on system usage. Manage work visa processes and stay updated on immigration legal changes when required. Support the Head of HR with key management reports, government reports, and external representation at job fairs and VFX events.