Human Resources Business Partner

𝗛𝗥 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 - Hybrid – Montreal

Valstone is searching for a driven, people-first 𝗛𝗥 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 to join our team!

The HR Business Partner will be the go-to HR contact for leaders and employees across a group of Valstone portfolio companies, supporting HR across multiple regions (primarily USA and Canada). This role blends hands-on business partnering with day-to-day HR operations, payroll and benefits administration, and people programs. Additionally, you will support the integration of newly acquired companies and help shape HR practices as the group grows.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗨𝘀: Valstone is a Montreal-based software company specializing in acquiring and operating vertical market software companies across the industrial vertical, including agriculture, logistics, food processing, bulk materials, and manufacturing. Our mission is to act as an operating partner with each of the companies we acquire, driving value and taking businesses to their next level.

The successful candidate will be based in 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 with the opportunity to work in a hybrid setting. Exceptional candidates based in 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼 will also be considered.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲:

𝟭. 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴:

• Act as the first point of contact for managers and employees across your assigned portfolio companies on day-to-day people matters.
• Coach managers through employee relations, performance conversations, and policy questions, escalating complex cases where needed.
• Get to know each business, its leaders, and its people so you can anticipate needs and offer practical solutions.

𝟮. 𝗛𝗥 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀:

• Manage the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, staff changes, and employee record maintenance.
• Maintain the HRIS and other HR systems, working within modules such as onboarding, data analytics, workflows, performance management, LMS, etc.

𝟯. 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 & 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀:

• Prepare and review payroll entries for your portfolio companies in partnership with the Payroll & Benefits Lead, ensuring accuracy and on-time processing.
• Administer benefits programs, including enrollments, life events, and employee questions.
• Help ensure payroll and benefits practices stay compliant across jurisdictions.

𝟰. 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:

• Support talent initiatives across the businesses, such as 360 feedback, performance reviews, eNPS surveys, etc.
• Analyze people data and trends to spot areas for improvement and share recommendations with leaders.
• Help build a positive, connected culture across teams and locations.

𝟱. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

• Support the HR integration of newly acquired companies, including the rollout of HRIS, payroll, benefits, and HR policies/procedures.
• Help employees through the transition with clear communication and a welcoming onboarding experience.

𝟲. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀:

• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives, including the deployment of new programs to the various businesses.
• Research and suggest improvements to processes, systems, or the overall work environment.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• 𝟮+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 of experience in HR, payroll, and/or benefits.
• 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁; benefits administration experience is a plus.
• Exposure to employee relations or supporting managers directly is a bonus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities across several businesses.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with leaders and employees in a global environment.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to grow, you take ownership and bring energy to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team.

𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗸𝘀:

• Growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible working schedule and unlimited vacation.
• Annual wellness benefit.