Human Resources Business Partner About Crowe BGK For 75 years, Crowe BGK LLP has been a trusted leader in accounting and advisory services in Canada. We are a team of 250+ professionals serving clients from our Montreal and Ottawa offices. We provide audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services, helping individuals and private companies navigate complex challenges. We’re proud to be named one of Canada’s Top 100 SME Employers and one of Montreal’s Top Employers because we believe in creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and inspired to grow. Reporting to the People & Culture Director, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to assigned client groups, partnering with leaders to align people strategies with business objectives. The HRBP builds trusted relationships with leaders and employees, providing strategic and operational guidance across all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including talent management, organizational development, workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, engagement, compensation, and change management. In addition to supporting assigned business groups, the HRBP leads and contributes to firm-wide People & Culture initiatives and projects, collaborating closely with the broader People & Culture team to continuously improve programs, processes, and services that promote consistent practices and support the Firm's culture, values, and long-term growth.

You Will Be Accountable For: Strategic Business Partnership Build trusted relationships with managers, partners, leaders, and employees across assigned client groups to understand business priorities and translate them into people strategies and action plans. Provide proactive guidance on organizational effectiveness, team structure, workforce planning, and talent risks. Support leaders in achieving business goals through effective people management practices. Analyze workforce trends and identify opportunities to improve engagement, retention, and performance. Talent Management & Development Support succession planning and talent review processes, partnering with leaders to identify high-potential employees and development opportunities. Collaborate with the People & Culture team on leadership development initiatives. Performance Management Guide leaders through performance management processes, including goal setting, ongoing feedback, development planning, and the creation and implementation of performance improvement plans (PIPs). Support managers in addressing performance concerns and managing complex employee situations, ensuring consistency and fairness in performance-related decisions. Employee Relations Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on workplace concerns and employee relations matters and conduct workplace investigations as required. Facilitate conflict resolution and recommend appropriate solutions. Advise on disciplinary processes, corrective actions, and employment-related risk management. Organizational Development & Change Management Support organizational design, restructuring, and team effectiveness initiatives. Lead or support change management efforts related to growth, transformation, and integration activities. Assess organizational needs and recommend strategies to strengthen engagement and effectiveness. Leadership Coaching Identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and implement People & Culture solutions that strengthen organizational effectiveness and support employee engagement, retention, leadership capability, and business performance. Coach managers and leaders on leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, difficult conversations, team dynamics, change leadership, talent and career development plans, and employee growth plans. Policy, Compliance & Best Practices Provide guidance on employment standards, labour legislation, and HR best practices, and support policy development and implementation to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures across the organization. Compensation & Rewards Provide strategic guidance to leaders on compensation decisions, including salary increases, bonuses, promotions, and internal equity, while ensuring consistent application of the Firm's compensation philosophy, supporting annual bonus programs and other reward initiatives, and balancing business needs, budget parameters, employee performance, and retention, in collaboration with the broader People & Culture team. Projects & Continuous Improvement Lead or participate in People & Culture projects and strategic initiatives to identify opportunities to improve HR processes, tools, and employee experience. Develop and analyze quarterly People & Culture reports, using workforce data and insights to identify trends, recommend solutions, and support informed business decisions. The Qualifications That Count 7+ years of progressive HR experience. Experience supporting leaders in a business partner or senior advisor capacity. Strong employee relations and performance management expertise. Experience with organizational development, change management, and leadership coaching. Knowledge of Quebec employment legislation and HR best practices. CHRP/CRHA designation considered an asset. You Can Count on Us For: Competitive compensation A flexible hybrid work model. Work onsite 3 days a week from our Westmount office. Comprehensive health benefits supporting your overall well-being starting on day one of your employment. Vacation and 8 personal days for family matters. Firm-wide holiday closures so you can fully unplug. Summer Fridays with early office closures during the summer months. Reimbursement for parking or public transit. An annual wellness stipend to support physical and mental health. Home office stipend to ensure a comfortable and productive remote workspace. A vibrant, dog friendly office culture where connection and energy thrive. From lively 5 à 7s and weekly spin classes to team building painting workshops, trivia nights, and karaoke parties, there is always something happening. Plus, our signature Camp Crowe sends employees off for fun summer activities that spark camaraderie and unforgettable memories. If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter and your career can thrive, apply today! Cultivate your curiosity. Inspire your mind. Shape your career. We maintain an inclusive and equal opportunity working environment so that every Crowe BGK professional can fulfill their evolving potential. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected factor. We thank all candidates for their interest and will only be contacting those we are interested in pursuing.