Gabrielle Charland
Saint-Sauveur,QC
Summary
Strategic HR Partner with over a decade of experience driving transformative HR initiatives and strategies aligned with business objectives to drive organizational success. Proven ability to deliver innovative HR practices and foster leadership development and workforce well-being. Mission-driven to empower leaders and employees to reach their full potential by creating environments that support growth, engagement, inclusion and performance excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder || People & Culture
Pilgrim Content Marketing
05.2024 - Current
- Spearheading HR growth initiatives, including recruitment strategies, onboarding, culture development, business development & payroll implementation to support the business expansion
Senior Business Partner, People & Culture
Behaviour Interactive
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Oversaw performance and compensation management for business units, coaching managers to enhance leadership
- Collaborated with leaders to identify employee growth opportunities, aligning them with organizational objectives
- Designed and implemented tailored performance improvement plans to enhance team efficiency and individual contributions
- Served as the primary contact for CSST, work disability cases, and other leave management, overseeing claims processing, ensuring compliance, and developing effective return-to-work strategies
- Led HR transformation initiatives, including systems integrations and Europeans studio acquisitions and integration
- Partnered with leadership on people and culture strategies, ensuring compliance and fostering positive labor relations
Project Manager – People & Culture
Behaviour Interactive
07.2020 - 10.2022
- Directed HR technology projects, including ATS (Lever) and compensation systems implementation (HiBob & CompXL), to streamline talent acquisition and hybrid work policies
- Transitioned the company to remote and hybrid work models and optimized recruitment processes through Kaizen initiatives
Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Advisor
Behaviour Interactive
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Organized the company’s first meetup event and collaborated on game jam events to strengthen community engagement
- Managed recruitment for leadership, technical, artistic and corporate roles, aligning hiring strategies with business objectives
- Developed new recruitment tools, including intake forms, interview templates, and innovative evaluation processes
Talent Acquisition Partner
SSENSE
10.2016 - 09.2018
- Managed hyper growth recruitment for technical and corporate roles, aligning hiring strategies with business objectives
- Managed the implementation of a new ATS (Google Hire)
- Developed an internship program and networking calendar to track graduation cohorts from targeted programs and schools, enhancing recognition and attracting top talent
Talent Acquisition Advisor
SNC-Lavalin
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Developed staffing strategies for large-scale infrastructure and transportation projects such as: MUHC, CHUM, STM
- Partnered with project leaders to meet tight project timelines and resource requirements
HR Specialist & HRIS Analyst
SNC-Lavalin
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Served as the first HR point of contact for benefits, short and long-term disabilities, performance management, compensation and labor relationships
- Implemented Workday HRIS and optimized functionality to improve efficiency and supported strategic decision-making through HR data analysis
Labour Relationship Advisor (contract)
CMC electronics
05.2011 - 09.2011
- Assisted the Labour Relations Director in two collective agreement renewals (Internship)
- Managed CSST and leave administration
- Oversaw recruitment efforts
- Handled grievance management
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Human Resources Management
Université Du Québec À Montréal (UQAM), ESG
Montreal, QC05.2011
Skills
- Strategic Human Resources Management
- Talent Acquisition strategies
- Leadership coaching and development
- Performance and Compensation Management
- Organizational Transformation and Change Management
- HR Process Optimization
- Implementation and Optimization of Information Systems, including:
Workday, Lever, UKG (Ultipro), CompXL, Hibob, Google Hire - Workforce Planning and Management
- Labor Relations
- HR Program and Initiative Management
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Governing Board || Volunteering
Administrator
Petite-Côte Community Center, Rosemont, Montreal
2019-2021
Vice-President
Educational center, Atelier Caroline et ses amis
2022-2023
Timeline
Co-Founder || People & Culture
Pilgrim Content Marketing
05.2024 - Current
Senior Business Partner, People & Culture
Behaviour Interactive
09.2022 - 04.2024
Project Manager – People & Culture
Behaviour Interactive
07.2020 - 10.2022
Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Advisor
Behaviour Interactive
09.2018 - 07.2020
Talent Acquisition Partner
SSENSE
10.2016 - 09.2018
Talent Acquisition Advisor
SNC-Lavalin
06.2015 - 10.2016
HR Specialist & HRIS Analyst
SNC-Lavalin
01.2012 - 06.2015
Labour Relationship Advisor (contract)
CMC electronics
05.2011 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Human Resources Management
Université Du Québec À Montréal (UQAM), ESG
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