Job Description

What you will do:

As a Human Resources Business Partner reporting to the Executive Director, Corporate Human Resources & Talent Acquisition, you will work closely withseniorbusinessand functionalleadership teamstoidentifyand deliver the organization's short- and long-term people strategies in support of their businessobjectives You are experienced in supporting rapidly evolving businesses andunderstandthe complexities of working across multiple business units.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, executing and evaluating a talent strategy in partnership with the business and HR Leadership including the HRCentresof Excellence (COEs) that support the entire employee lifecycle including recruiting, onboarding, training, employee relations, employee engagement and performance management.

This roleprovides consulting andcoachingtoseniorpeople leaders to strengthen their overall management skills, design organizational structure, implement succession planning strategies and drive overall corporate strategies andobjectives

You will act as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders, navigating complex, ambiguouspeoplechallenges where there is no clear precedent, and guiding decision-making that balances business needs, risk, and enterprise alignment.

This is a hybrid position (3 days in the office per week). Office location is 1303 Yonge Street, Toronto. #LI-CP #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

Business Partnership

• Enable business results through consulting and coaching senior leaders on the design, implementation and evaluation of people solutions that contribute to the achievement of business unit goals andobjectivesacross multiple client groups.

• Partner with leaders to align organization structure and workforce capability to reach revenue growthobjectives

• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders andestablishcredibility as a strategicadvisor,proactively shaping decisions rather than reacting to requests.

• Navigate complex and ambiguouspeopleissues, providing sound judgment andguidance andinfluencing outcomes that align to both business strategy and organizational values.

Employee Relations / Organizational Effectiveness

• Address employee relations issues by coaching and conducting investigations;addressing situations in adherence with applicable laws,policiesand practices.

• Provide effective coaching, counseling, progressive disciplinary strategies and documentation support on all employee relations and performance management issues, up to and including dismissals.

• Manage complex, high-risk employeerelationsmatters involving senior stakeholders,navigatingambiguityand multiple competing intereststo ensurebalanced, fair, and legally sound outcomes.

• Challenge and influence leadership decisions that may not align with policy, best practice, or organizational values,demonstratingcourage and sound professional judgment.

• Coach senior leaders through situations where leadershipbehavioursor business decisions may create risk to engagement, retention, culture, or compliance.

Recruitment Initiatives & Partnership

• Collaborate with internal Talent Acquisition COE and external search partners to source and fill all roles with high potential talent.

• Advise leaders on hiring decisions that balance business urgency with long-term talent strategy, equity, and consistency across the organization.

COE Partnership

• Effectively execute the HR business cycles designed by COEs, such as compensation, talent assessment, performance management, etc.

• Work with the Talent and Learning and Total Rewards COEs to deliver high impact learning and development programs, and effective total rewards strategies that drive business results and talent retention and attraction.

• Act as a connector between business needs and enterprise HR strategy ensuring local decisions are aligned to broader organizational priorities, fairness, and consistency.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• A post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business and/oran equivalentcombination of education and experience.

• A CHRP designation (or equivalent HR certification), is preferred

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience as a Business Partner or Generalist, ideally withina multi-stakeholder environment.

• Strong experience in employee relations, including conducting investigations, navigating complex workplace matters, and supporting effective conflict resolution.

• A demonstratedtrack recordof supporting organizational growth through strong organization design capabilities,leadercoaching, talent identification and development practices, and on/offboarding initiatives.

• Demonstrated curiosity and comfort using AI-enabled tools and HR technologies to improve productivity, analyze workforce data, and enhance decision-making.

• Proven experience advising senior leaders in complex, high-impact situations involving unclear paths forward, competing priorities, and organizational risk.

• Demonstrated ability to use data, insights, and HR technology to influence decision-making and drive more effective, evidence-based outcomes.

Who You Are

• An experienced collaborator who knows how to partnereffectively andbuild strong relationships with centralized teams.

• A trusted advisor with exceptional interpersonal skills and the confidence to work alongside senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.

• Demonstrates strong business acumen and the ability to balance advocacy for client groups with enterprise-wide consistency, fairness, and risk mitigation.

• Exercises sound judgment, courage, and influence when navigating complex leadership dynamics and organizational decisions.

• Energized by fast-paced, evolving environments and comfortable managing ambiguity while driving results.

• A strong communicator and facilitator who can influence, coach, and resolve conflict with professionalism and empathy.

• A confident presenter and hands-on trainer who can translate HR strategy into practical, actionable learning.

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

• Data driven and technically savvy, with experience using HRIS systems and advancedproficiencyin the MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Knowledgeable in provincial employment standards and relevant legislation across Canada, with the ability to translate into actionable workplace solutions.

Inclusion & Diversity

Cineplex, its subsidiaries, and affiliates are equal opportunity employers with a commitment to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all intersectional walks of life. The collective sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent represents a significant part of our culture. By valuing a diverse workforce, we enforce hiring practices that are fair and equitable.

Accessibility

We are committed to improving access and opportunities for all individuals, including those with disabilities by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent, inhibit, or restrict their access to employment opportunities. If you require accommodation at any stage of our hiring process (application, interviews, assessments, and placement), please contact us at 416-323-6600 or via email at jobs@cineplex.com

Use of AI

We use AI-assisted tools to help us review applications and support parts of the recruitment process. However, every application is reviewed by our HR team, and all hiring decisions are made by our people, not by AI.

This position is a current vacancy and is being actively recruited to fill an existing role within the organization.

While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wage ($):

$90,000 - $105,000CAD