As a Talent Business Partner, you'll provide strategic advisory and guidance to senior leaders that set our Canadian teams up for success.  
 
Reporting to the Talent Business Partner Director, you’ll be the connecting link and conduit between the Talent department and senior leaders. With your deep understanding of HR and the realities of the business, you’ll help align talent strategies with key objectives of the business.  

What you’ll do :

Strategic partnerships 

• Collaborate with the Talent Business Partner Director and business leaders to understand organizational priorities and business objectives and connect the implementation of strategic HR initiatives to encourage the achievement of those goals.

Leadership engagement and guidance 

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, fostering a culture of open communication and ensuring a fair and consistent application of HR policies and procedures. 

• Monitor the well-being and engagement of senior leaders and their core teams, using an evidence-based and data informed approach as well as employee insights to guide decision-making and increase team cohesion and efficiency. 

• Cultivate strong partnerships with business leaders and offer guidance on complex HR matters. 

• Work closely with the Talent Advisor team and other HR stakeholders to ensure short term and/or operational needs are in alignment with the desired strategic HR vision. 

Talent management 

• Translate business needs by providing input into workforce planning, development, and engagement programs to ensure the organization’s talent needs are effectively met for the long term. 

Change management 

• Consult and provide input into organizational change initiatives, including organizational design, culture transformation, and employee engagement efforts to drive a culture of accountability and empowerment. 

What you bring 

• A deep understanding of all HR functions, employment legislation, and best practices  

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities to lead, coach, and support various levels of the business  

• Proficiency in comprehending the organization's business model and industry trends for aligning talent strategies  

• Competence in developing long-term plans and HR initiatives that contribute to achieving organizational goals  

• Solid written and verbal communication skills (preferably in both French and English to interact with staff across our Canadian studios) 

• The ability to positively influence and guide stakeholders towards HR-related solutions and decisions 

• Ability to identify HR challenges and propose creative and effective solutions 

• High ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive HR matters

Our Studio

Ubisoft Winnipeg is a technology studio with a unique mission: develop new technologies that change the way we build our worlds. We are the only Ubisoft studio focused on developing technology that empowers game creators at all Ubisoft Studios to build even better, more immersive worlds. Our tools have been used across our major brands such as Far Cry, Assassin’s Creed and Watch Dogs.   
  
We are a part of Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 40 locations around the world, and are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. The team’s dedication and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come.    

Who We Are    
    
Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. 

To get there, we are creating a safer, more inclusive work environment, giving back to the communities where Ubisoft operates by collaborating with local non-profit partners, and by working to reduce the environmental impact of our business. Read more about our commitment to social impact here.    
    
Please read our Code of Conduct prior to applying. It is our collective responsibility at Ubisoft Winnipeg to maintain a respectful and inclusive work environment and be the best possible place to work and grow. Knowing and respecting our Code of Conduct’s principles and guidelines is key to achieving that goal.    
    
Ubisoft Winnipeg encourages applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, neurodivergent people, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and people who live at the intersections of those identities and experiences. Ubisoft Winnipeg is committed to providing accommodations for accessibility upon request.