HR Business Partner

About the Role
In this exciting opportunity, you will leverage your HR expertise to make a significant impact on our leadership team and the overall business at Tarkett Sports. As a key partner, you will support our Montreal-based team by delivering strategic HR guidance, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and brokering HR services across the organization. Through strong partnerships with client groups, you’ll drive organizational performance, enhance talent management, and create a competitive advantage by recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent. This role will also allow you to lead continuous improvement, support translation needs, and foster a culture of engagement as a member of the local social committee.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Organizational Effectiveness: Partner with business leaders to align HR initiatives with critical business objectives, helping to foster a culture of high performance.
• Build Collaborative Partnerships: Create strong, interactive relationships with cross-functional teams to broker HR services, ensuring alignment with Tarkett Sports’ business needs.
• Change Leadership: Proactively lead and support change initiatives, helping managers and their teams navigate transitions to achieve results.
• Manage Talent: Lead staffing, organizational development, and talent management efforts, building a workforce that provides a competitive edge.
• Coach and Confidant: Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing coaching and HR support to elevate team effectiveness and employee engagement.
• HR Administration and Support: Oversee day-to-day HR operations, ensuring compliance and alignment with corporate standards.
• Collaboration with COEs: Work closely with Centers of Excellence (Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development) to deliver best-in-class HR solutions and support managers in achieving their goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and practices to enhance service delivery and organizational impact.
• Translation Support: Translate materials as needed to support clear communication across our bilingual teams and ensure accessible HR resources.
• Social Committee Support: Actively participate in and support the local social committee to promote employee engagement and foster a positive workplace culture.

Work Environment & Travel

• This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of two days per week in the Montreal, QC office, with flexibility to work remotely the remaining days.
• Occasional travel is required for client-facing and HR meetings across Quebec, Ontario, and, at times, to various locations in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of HR Generalist experience, including support for managers and senior leaders.
• Proficiency with HR systems; Workday experience is preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of Canadian labor laws and HR best practices.
• Bilingual in French and English, with strong communication skills for audiences ranging from employee to executive levels.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a highly matrixed environment.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Ability to influence at various organizational levels and navigate complex interactions with ease.
• Strong initiative and self-motivation, able to work independently and proactively address challenges.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences.
• Willingness to embrace feedback and demonstrate continuous learning and professional growth.
• Capability and aspiration to grow into roles of larger HR responsibility within the organization.

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach. 

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.