Marie-Josée Pronovost

Marie-Josée Pronovost

Marie-Josée Pronovost

Human Resources
Business Partner

What is a typical day in the life of an HR business partner?

The pace is fast. I usually find myself finishing up a phone call with a client who has found the perfect candidate, running to a meeting with a manager whose employee is leaving in two weeks and can't afford to have a vacancy, then getting pulled aside by a co-worker who needs help with a complex staffing question. Our days are often crazy, but they're also rewarding.

My co-workers and I will often chat about a particularly complex case we're working on and we'll hash out different theories and options. We enjoy challenging each other to ensure our advice to clients is sound and well rounded. We also huddle as a team to discuss changes, announcements or ideas and share best practices.

Why do you love what you do?

My team is a lot like my second family. They are supportive, kind, inclusive, dependable and hilarious. We are all wildly different but use it to our advantage.

My work environment allows me to be creative—from trying new staffing approaches to drafting communication pieces, I love getting to test out new ways of doing things and adding a bit of flair. One of the best parts of my job is being the "go-to" person for the clients I serve. They know they can rely on me to give them the best advice to ensure they bring on highly qualified employees efficiently.

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