Career Opportunities: Talent Development Partner (18872)

Role : Talent Development Partner
Reports to : Country People & Culture Manager 
Location: Montreal, QC

We believe the employee experience is the heart of our success, fueling our drive to continuously evolve and create a truly inspiring and vibrant organization. We're looking for talented, passionate individuals who take pride in what they do and want to make a real impact. For us, this isn't just HR – it's a powerful, guiding force that shapes our entire business strategy.
 

WHAT YOU’LL DO.

We’re all about teamwork, inclusivity, and growth! As a Talent Development Partner, you’ll have a big impact on shaping our culture and creating an environment where learning never stops. You’ll help us attract, develop, and keep the best talent while supporting our employees’ growth. By spotting great talent and guiding them through exciting programs and projects, you’ll play a key role in making sure everyone has the opportunity to shine.

Some of your responsibilities are (but not limited to) :

Talent Acquisition 

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define recruitment needs, create job descriptions, and manage the end-to-end recruitment process. 
• Source, screen, and engage with top talent across multiple platforms to build a strong candidate pipeline.
• Manage and oversee the full onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth and efficient integration into the company. 
• Coordinate necessary training, provide new hires with essential resources, and introduce them to the company culture.
• Provide regular reporting on recruitment metrics, onboarding completion rates, and training participation. 
• Manage candidate expectations and engage talent throughout the hiring process.

Learning & Development 

• Oversee and maintain the LMS platform (FUSE), ensuring training materials, and programs are up-to-date. 
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate virtual and in-person training sessions across various topics.
• Ensure training programs are engaging, aligned with business needs, and effectively delivered to employees.
• Work closely with HR colleagues, department heads, and managers to identify skills gaps, design targeted training programs, and ensure employees have the necessary tools to succeed in their roles.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of training and development initiatives through surveys, assessments, and feedback. 

WHO YOU ARE 
We are looking for an individual with a positive and energetic attitude, who thrives in a role that requires you to work on and prioritize multiple tasks at the same time. We hire for mindset and train for skills, but it would be great, if you bring the following to the table:

• A Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Education, or something similar.
• 2-3 years of experience in talent acquisition and learning & development, or similar role. 
• You thrive on change, can handle uncertainty, and are excited to create learning solutions that keep evolving.
• Excellent at building relationships and connecting with people at all levels, fluent in both French and English, as you’ll be collaborating with colleagues across North America and Denmark.
• Comfortable using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other e-learning tools.
• You love working with data to make smarter decisions and improve processes.
• Super organized with strong project management skills.
• Up to date on the latest trends in talent management, employee growth, and learning methods.
• Able to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE.

At BESTSELLER, we care about your career and well-being. Besides joining a fantastic team, you’ll enjoy:

• Comprehensive insurance from day one, a voluntary savings plan, a cellphone and a laptop.
• 3 weeks of vacation, 5 "recharge" days, and 11 public holidays to rest and recharge.
• Flexible hours and half-days off on Fridays until the end of the year for the perfect work-life balance.
• The option to work from home one day a week for added comfort.
• A paid lunch every Wednesday to relieve you from meal prep stress the night before!
• Access to a free virtual health platform 24/7 for instant consultations with health professionals! #WellbeingFirst
• 50% discount in our stores to treat yourself to your favorite fashion items.
• Invitations to exclusive events organized by the BESTSELLER Social Club.
• A brand-new office in Villeray: a modern space with unlimited snacks and coffee to keep your energy high.

We can’t wait to meet you!

We review applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to take down the advertisement, when our candidate is found. We are committed to diversity and provide equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity.
 

BESTSELLER is an international fashion company with brands such as JACK and JONES, VERO MODA, ONLY and JACK & JONES. BESTSELLER operates both its own chains / stores as well as we have a large number of retailers on the market. As an employee of BESTSELLER, you become part of our family. We offer a developing and exciting workplace with a high pace where we all work together towards common goals. Our philosophy and our values ​​are important to us, we work hard and strive to be the best but always in a humble way. BESTSELLER Canada began in 2004 and currently works with eight of our brands. JACK & JONES is our sole retail presence in Canada, while VERO MODA, ONLY, ONLY & SONS, SELECTED FEMME/HOMME, PRODUKT, NOISY MAY and JACQUELINE DE YOUNG are part of our wholesale distribution. Our office in Montreal is the centre of BESTSELLER’s North American operations and the workplace of almost 100 of our colleagues. Overall, BESTSELLER Canada has approximately 600 colleagues, including our distribution centre and almost 50 JACK & JONES stores.