Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager
Montreal
$85,000–$100,000 CAD + strong benefits
English & French required

This is a standout opportunity for an experienced HR leader who wants real influence today — and a clear path to running HR across North America in the future.

You’ll join a globally operating, highly respected advisory business working with complex, international stakeholders. The remit is strategic, senior, and broad: owning the people agenda, advising leadership, and building scalable HR foundations across jurisdictions.

This role suits someone who is confident operating at leadership level, comfortable with governance and ambiguity, and motivated by long-term progression rather than a purely operational HR post.

The Role

• Define, own, and continuously evolve the people strategy in line with business objectives and ethical standards
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, talent risk, and succession
• Own HR governance, including the development and oversight of policies, frameworks, and best practice across regions
• Ensure compliance with US and Canadian employment legislation, providing guidance and interpretation where needed
• Oversee HR operations to ensure processes are effective, compliant, and scalable
• Review HR metrics and recommend strategic interventions
• Advise leadership on sensitive matters including performance management, restructures, and terminations
• Support and mentor HR managers, building capability and consistency across the function

What They’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ experience in a senior HR role within an international or multi-jurisdictional organisation
• Strong working knowledge of US and Canadian employment law
• Proven experience operating as a trusted advisor to senior leadership
• Fluent English and French (written and spoken)
• Confident handling sensitive, complex people matters with sound judgement
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance governance, culture, and commercial realities
• Someone ready to step up into a future North America leadership role

What’s On Offer

• $85,000–$100,000 CAD base salary, depending on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 20 days’ vacation per year
• Genuine long-term career progression, including scope to take ownership of North America
• Exposure to a highly international, values-led organisation
• A professional, collaborative environment where HR has a seat at the table

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious HR leader who wants to move beyond day-to-day operations and play a defining role in shaping a regional people strategy over the coming years.
 
Certus Recruitment is a well-established and experienced specialist consultancy providing sales, marketing, and IT recruitment services. We serve the technology sector across the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia.