People Partner

At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate. Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether you're solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and together, we’ll create the conversations of tomorrow. Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen, be understood, be you. We're looking for a People Partner to support people-related programs, processes, and initiatives by applying established people frameworks, policies, and practices. The role uses judgment, analysis, and problem-solving to assess workforce needs, interpret guidelines, and provide people partnering support that contributes to a positive and consistent employee experience. What You'll Do What You'll Bring What We Offer Essential Duties & Responsibilities Strategically partners with clients to understand business challenges, objectives, and organizational needs, develop strategies and implement solutions to achieve maximum organizational performance and efficiency. Leads assigned clients on all things people and culture, including engaging global points of contact in the People function. Continues to drive cost effectiveness by employing relevant strategies and achieving or exceeding synergy savings targets. Acts as a trusted advisor, challenges assumptions and effectively drives accountability and a performance-driven culture. Contribute, communicate, and collaborate globally across the People function. Provide advice and counsel to managers and employees on all performance related issues, including program management of high growth talent, development roadmaps, organizational planning, compensation strategies, and performance improvement. Analyze and activate on people-related data and information to identify themes, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Partner with managers and Senior Leadership to understand workforce needs, business trends, and provide guidance. Own employee relations matters as directed by gathering information, assessing situations, and supporting resolution in accordance with procedures, company policies, and alignment with legal landscape. Contribute to workforce planning activities by providing counsel and data to business leadership. Conduct performance management, employee development, and engagement processes through guidance, and coaching of leadership. Maintain accurate records and ensure appropriate handling of confidential and sensitive information. Bring a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to emerging people needs and ad hoc initiatives across the organizarion. Job Level Competencies Thorough knowledge of principles, theories and concepts in area of discipline. Competent in all job functions and has a general understanding of the industry’s practices, techniques and standards. Develops solutions for a variety of situations and works on projects requiring evaluation and analysis. May refer to policies, practices and precedents for guidance; determines best course of action to achieve results. Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. May receive some limited guidance for new assignments. Work may be reviewed for overall adequacy. Collaborates with management and team members within the department/function and other areas of the organization. May represent department internally or externally. Actively seeks feedback and learning opportunities; reflects on successes and setbacks. Knowledge with Canadian Labor Laws, more specifically Ontario and Quebec Qualifications Bilingual (English/French) Speaking and Writing Typical experience: 4+ years in related role or experience. A