Senior Advisor, Human Resources

Desjardins

. Advise clients and partners on positioning, planning, development, execution, and monitoring of strategic projects and initiatives .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeLévis • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic project management, organizational design, and HR advisory services, with a strong focus on policy development and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in both French and English, capable of leading complex initiatives and providing specialized guidance to decision-making bodies.

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Strategic Project ManagementHR Advisory ServicesPolicy DevelopmentBilingual Proficiency (French and English)Stakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Project DevelopmentPolicy StandardsTalent ManagementOrganizational DesignCompetency DevelopmentHealth ManagementTotal CompensationWorkplace RelationsDecision-Making AnalysisIssue Diagnosis

Soft Skills

CoachingAdvisory SkillsCommunicationLeadershipAnalytical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Strategic InitiativesIntegrated HR ServicesStakeholder RepresentationExternal PartnershipsTravel Availability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise clients and partners on positioning, planning, development, execution, and monitoring of strategic projects and initiatives
Develop and update policies, standards, models, and programs supporting strategic projects and initiatives
Identify, analyze, and diagnose major issues and make recommendations to decision-making bodies
Represent the unit before decision-making bodies
Represent Desjardins’s position when making agreements with external partners and organizations
Offer integrated HR advisory services in organizational design, talent management and acquisition, training and competency development, health management, total compensation, and workplace relations
Implement HR practices and policies aligned with the organization’s culture and vision
Lead complex and innovative development projects and strategic initiatives
Serve as specialist advisor, subject matter expert, resource person, and coach for decision-making bodies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of six years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of French is required
Advanced proficiency of English
Available for regular travel, approximately 50% of working time, to the Lévis, Montréal, and Trois‑Rivières sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment