smartTrade Technologies is a software publisher specializing in the trading and finance sector. Its clients primarily include investment banks, stock exchanges, brokers, and pension funds. smartTrade enables real-time computerized management of financial flows among these different stakeholders.

Joining smartTrade means becoming a part of an innovative and international company with offices in Aix-en-Provence, London, Geneva, New York, Toronto, and Tokyo.

Skill development and career progression are top priorities at smartTrade, offering employees numerous opportunities for learning, advancement, and mobility. Sports and their values of teamwork, performance, and dynamism are integral to the company's culture.

Additionally, smartTrade is highly committed to continuously supporting various charitable and environmental initiatives. smartTrade is currently looking for an Operations Analyst for its headquarters in Aix-en-Provence.

About the Role

As a member of our Human Resources department (a team of 7), you will operate in a dynamic international environment with a multi-country scope. You will be responsible for deploying and implementing our HR strategy for a dedicated population of managers and employees, tailoring your approach to business specificities while ensuring compliance with local employment legislation.

Locatio n: Toronto, Canada

Contract Ty pe: V.I.E (Volontariat International en Entreprise)

⚠️ Important – V.I.E Eligibility:

Before applying, please ensure you meet the Business France eligibility criteria. For more information, visit mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr

Your Mission

If you are looking for a large-scale company with a start-up atmosphere, if you are enterprising and seek to have a real impact, then this is the job for you!

1. Strategic HR Business Partnering

• Strategic Plan ning: Collaborate with managers to adapt resources to operational needs (target organization, skills mapping, training, and change management.
• Development : Prepare and validate development plans to support employee growth and business goals.
• Daily Support: Provide guidance on individual and collective management (recruitment, mobility, talent management
• Culture: Support managers in cultivating an engaged, empowered, and inclusive workplace culture.

2. HR Advisory & Operations

• Policy Implementation : Lead HR processes including Recruitment, Career Management, and Training.
• Administration : Manage employment contracts, time/absence tracking, and administrative follow-up.
• Legal Compliance : Ensure the application of employment legislation to mitigate risks and uphold HR procedures across departments.

3. HR Projects & Analytics

• Project management & Innovation : Take ownership of the HR projects that will enable smartTrade to achieve its objectives and implement its strategy (employer branding, learning and development, employee experience, digitalization).
• Data-Driven: Analyze HR indicators to continuously improve our internal practices.

4. Office Management (Toronto Hub)

• Local Operations: Lead the daily life of the Toronto office (Including ordering office and kitchen supplies, supporting the office refurbishment, liaising with building management for maintenance and issues).
• Community: Organize onsite and offsite staff events and act as the main point of contact for building management.

Your Profile:

• Strategic Vision: Ability to address long-term company issues while promoting fairness and policy compliance.
• Versatility: Comfortable multi-tasking across recruitment, training, employment law, and payroll.
• Soft Skills: Active listener, thorough communicator, and confident decision-maker.
• Influence: Strong persuasion skills to champion new ideas and projects.
• Language: Fluent in English and French