Job Description

In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal's Top Employers in 2022. We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future. Note that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its subsidiaries based in Montreal.

The position at a glance

• The Human Resources Operations (HR COO) is responsible for the design, development and implementation of HR operational services for North America. The COO teams drive efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance for all HR operations, technology, vendor governance and project management.
• As part of the Ambition 2025 roadmap, BNP Paribas HR is intensifying its service offer through modernization and automation of its processes, launching a worldwide program to revamp the bank's CORE HR.
• A central team in EMEA will lead the program, while every region will provide input on local requirements and then drive the change management project in the AMERICAS.
• Within this context, the COO team is looking for a highly organized senior project manager to manage the CORE HR transformation projects.
• The Project Manager will report into the Data Analytics & Insight Manager. The job position is based in Montreal and is part of a US/Canada team.

In detail

• Drive the overall implementation of the Central Core Talent Acquisition tool and the Central Core HR system within AMERICAS, working closely

• with HR Management and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to understand and capture AMERICAS needs
• with Central teams to contribute to the global business cases
• Design and drive the change management actions which are necessary as a result of the implementation of the new HR systems
• Work closely with the HR Information System team to identify and manage interdependencies and ensure overall consistency and reliability of processes
• Organize dedicated workshops, Project and Steering Committees, including documentation and preparation of meetings
• Monitor projects deliverables, timeline, risks, budget and dependencies with the various stakeholders to ensure the completeness and adequacy of deliverables
• Work closely with the IT teams to ensure that the systems and project requirements are handled in accordance with business requirements
• Produce project reports; request, collect, analyze, query, verify consistency and completeness and integrate status reports from project work streams
• Ensure the end-to-end reporting of the process transformed leveraging on appropriate dashboard of activity and KPIs

Qualifications

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

The ideal candidate:

This is a key position requiring both project management skills and business acumen, and is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal relationship skills are required, as the project manager will interact with senior leaders in HR in AMERICAS, with the central project teams in EMEA and with fellow project managers in all regions.

This position will provide stimulating opportunities for motivated individuals to contribute to the success of the strategic HR roadmap.

Education/Experience:

• BA or MS in engineering, human resources, business or related discipline coupled with excellent academic credentials
• 7 to 10 years of project management and business process improvement work experience with proven record of successfully delivering on time, quality and within budget.
• Demonstrated understanding of integration platforms and workflows from a technical and functional HR perspective
• Proven experience in managing change in a dynamic environment
• Track record of strong relationships with individuals at all levels in the organization
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrable capacity to organize, handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities and deadlines
• Recognized ability to lead, manage and engage cross-department teams, drive change within an organization
• Recognized ability to understand high-level technical concepts, and communicate them with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Agile, dynamic, with a problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Self-starter, demonstrates drive and initiative
• Strong written, presentation and verbal communication:

• Ability to communicate clearly project objectives and requirements
• Capacity to present results convincingly at middle and senior management level
• Writes sharp and straight-to-the-point executive summaries, emails...
• Very strong work ethic and ability to deal with confidential information
• Go beyond existing frameworks by suggesting new ideas which are suitable for clients and/or the organization

What's in it for you

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering. Hybrid work arrangements, such as remote working up to 50% and flexible working hours are available for most positions. BNP Paribas provides excellent training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.

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What you need to know

• We will review candidates as they apply, so don't wait to submit your application;
• If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. BNP Paribas will work with you to ensure that you are able to participate fully in the process;
• You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas' office(s) is an essential function of this position;
• Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, is based outside of Quebec and Canada, our positions require employees to speak another language than French - being English for most positions; other languages such as Spanish or Portuguese may be also specifically required and such will be clearly mentioned in the requirements of the position;
• All BNP Paribas employees in Canada must be adequately vaccinated against COVID-19 on the date of hire, unless exempt for a reason protected by the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments

At BNP Paribas all employees are on an equal footing allowing us to create a work environment that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences.

BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status (Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Right Act).

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About us

BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 65 countries, with more than 190,000 employees, the bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.

BNP Paribas' mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising its clients according to the highest ethical standards, while striving to respond to essential concerns in terms of the environment, regional development and social inclusion.

Since 1961, BNP Paribas has supported large Canadian companies and institutions in their business development by offering a full range of specialized financial services and investment products.

With over 1,200 employees, BNP Paribas in Canada continues to attract experts from diverse fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.

Our certifications and partnerships

• Montreal Top Employer 2022
• Women in Governance - Parity certified - Silver certification
• CCDI Consulting Inc. (Canadian Center for Diversity and Inclusion)
• Pride at Work Canada
• Rainbow Accreditation issued by Canada's LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
• ROSEPH - Grouping of specialized organizations for the employment of persons with disabilities
• IndigenousWorks

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