People & Culture Business Partner

**_People & Culture Business Partner_**

**_ The MRG Group_**

**_ Toronto_**

**WE CREATE POSITIVE SHAREABLE EXPERIENCES**:
The MRG Group is a leader in experience creation. In operation since 2008, The MRG Group has grown to become Canada’s largest independent entertainment company, and through its ownership of 10 hospitality properties and 6 venues across Canada, the business is passionate about providing positive shareable experiences for its guests, 500+ employees, and partners.

In addition, The MRG Group owns and operates an events business, travel company, digital publication, and ticketing service Admit One. In 2021, the business expanded its presence into the US, signing its first venue deals with properties in New York and California later that year.

The Position

Reporting directly to the People & Culture Manager, the People & Culture Business Partner will work collaboratively with MRG’s leaders and hourly staff to drive and support the growth of an incredible team.

This is the role for you if:
- You have achieved or are working towards your CHRP designation.-
- You like to be ‘in the action’ and value positive, shareable experiences in the office and your everyday life.-
- You feel comfortable with providing and receiving constructive, meaningful feedback.-
- You have worked in a shared service environment and understand the nuances of each internal department.-
- You possess a strong understanding of Canadian employment laws and compliance.Think you have what it takes? Willing to roll up your sleeves and get things done? Let’s talk

What’s in it for you?- Competitive starting salary.-
- A generous vacation package which allows you to rest and rejuvenate throughout the year.-
- Participation in the MRG Travel Ambassador Program.-
- A fun and casual environment you will be joining a close-knit, innovative team of creative and energetic go-getters.-
- Employee Discounts to our concerts/shows, at our hospitality venues.-
- A welcoming, fun and safe work environment where everyone can show up authentically to work each day and feel respected.-
- Career development opportunities with a company that encourages individuals to learn and grow.The RoleSupport the Manager, People & Culture on company-wide HR projects and help execute on HR initiatives being launched.-
- Champion a culture of teamwork, inclusiveness, mutual respect and professionalism at all times.-
- Build trusting relationships with MRG employee base in both western and eastern Canada.-
- Develop, implement, and review new programs, policies and procedures ensuring its adherence to ESA, Human Rights code, WSIB/WSB and AODA.-
- Act as the primary point of contact on human resource matters for employees,both hourly and salaried.-
- Partner with key stakeholders to foster a high-performing work environment.-
- Advise employees on issue resolution in conjunction with the Manager, People & Culture.-
- Identify areas of the improvement relative to the employment lifecycle and recommend new processes and systems that will propel the HR function forward.-
- Partner with people managers and department heads to execute HR programs.-
- Guide the recruitment process, assisting with writing of job ad copy and postings, creative sourcing, resume screening, hiring and onboarding of staffKnowledge, Skills, AbilitiesProfessional CHRP/CPHR designation-
- 2-4+ years of professional working experience as HR Generalist focused role or 1 year of experience as Human Resource Business Partner role, ideally in a Hospitality, Concerts and/or Live Events-
- Working Experience using ADP, LinkedIn, and Indeed considered an asset-
- A kind person, with a great sense of humor-
- Committed to your own personal development and learning-
- A proven ability to collaborate with leaders to deliver results, acting as equal parts partner and coach from an Human Resources capacity-
- Customer service mindset, with a focus on outstanding employee and customer experiences-
- Organized with a high attention to detail-
- An excellent executive presenceTerms & ExpectationsDue to the nature of the work, after hours correspondence may be requiredThank you for your interest in MRG. Given the anticipated interest in this role, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.