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Talent Manager - Americas Talent About Us We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary. Our Mission Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world. Today, we have a place for those who have a marked taste for thinking up exceptional products, for ensuring the smooth running of operations, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, in addition to contributing to enhancing their expertise and developing practices unique to Cirque du Soleil! So don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment! The Opportunity As Manager, Talent – Americas, you will lead Talent support for Cirque du Soleil’s operations across the Americas. You will serve as a strategic partner to regional and business leaders, translating business priorities into workforce plans, talent solutions and organizational effectiveness initiatives. Reporting operationally to the VP, Commercial and functionally to the Director, Talent & Global HRBP, you will lead a team of Talent Partners and ensure that regional priorities are delivered in alignment with Cirque du Soleil’s global Talent framework. What You'll Do Partner with regional managers and business leaders to align talent priorities with business objectives, translating strategies into workforce plans, organization design initiatives, and capability-building programs Anticipate talent risks, capability gaps, and succession challenges, and recommend practical mitigation actions to keep the regional operations performing at their best Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of Talent Partners — setting clear priorities, service expectations, and fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, and internal mobility discussions, while leading Talent workstreams related to transformations, organizational changes, and show openings or closures Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, and compliance — supporting or leading workplace investigations and mitigating people-related risks through proactive guidance and disciplined documentation Operate as an integrated member of the Americas leadership structure, contributing talent and workforce insights to business planning while maintaining alignment between the VP, Commercial and the Director, Talent & Global HRBP Collaborate with Compensation, Learning & Development, Talent Operations, Internal Communications, Health & Safety, and other Talent teams to deploy enterprise programs, frameworks, and initiatives effectively across the Americas region What You Bring Must-Haves: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field Proven progressive experience in Human Resources, Talent Management, or HR Business Partnering Proven experience leading people and developing high-performing teams Sound knowledge of US employment and labour legislation Experience supporting complex, matrixed, and geographically dispersed organizations Demonstrated success partnering with operational and commercial leaders to connect talent priorities directly to business outcomes in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication, coaching, judgement, and stakeholder management skills across diverse functions and geographies People-centric, data-driven approach using workforce analytics and insights to inform sound decisions Bonus Points For: Bilingual capability in English and French Experience in live entertainment, hospitality, or a similarly complex consumer-facing industry What We Offer Comprehensive benefits package Complimentary show tickets (4/year) and premiere access A culture focused on equitable practices and team-building events Personalized professional development support A high-visibility people leadership role with direct access to senior commercial and Talent leadership across the Americas Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, we are committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings. Accommodations are available for those with disabilities upon request throughout the recruitment process.

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