HR Business Partner – Blue Man Group & VStar Entertainment

We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.

Today, we are a world leader in live entertainment, captivating audiences in over 60 countries. We are a creative force united by a shared belief in the power of human imagination.

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!

Blue Man Group and VStar are two of live entertainment's most distinctive creative forces — and this is the HR role that supports them both. As HR Business Partner, you will report directly to the President of the BMG & VStar division and contribute to the success of the division's P&L, while maintaining a functional reporting relationship with the Cirque du Soleil Talent leadership team. You will be both a trusted strategic partner to leaders and a key contributor to a new organizational model still being deployed, balancing tactical, day-to-day coaching with the design and implementation of scalable, forward-thinking HR solutions in a fast-paced, creative environment.

• →Act as a trusted advisor to leaders across the full spectrum of HR matters — employee relations, compensation, performance management, engagement, talent acquisition, and policy governance
• →Maintain a solid command of U.S. employment laws and HR regulations, ensuring compliance across all applicable jurisdictions and responding to employee inquiries with accuracy and care
• →Bridge the BMG & VStar division and the Cirque du Soleil corporate HR team, ensuring strong coordination, alignment, and communication on all people matters
• →Lead or participate in workplace investigations and employee climate assessments, bringing rigor, discretion, and sound judgment to complex situations
• →Design and implement HR initiatives that evolve division practices — including performance management, manager onboarding, knowledge transfer, and cultural alignment
• →Build and deploy practical tools, guides, and training materials that strengthen manager capability and drive adoption of HR practices across the organization
• →Deliver agile, tailored HR support suited to the fast-moving realities of a creative entertainment environment in constant evolution

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management, or a related field
• 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, including recognized expertise in employee relations
• Proven experience managing complex employee matters with rigor, discretion, and a strategic mindset
• Strong project management, facilitation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken
• High degree of autonomy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing short- and long-term priorities

• Experience in a unionized environment
• Experience in or knowledge of creative, technical, artistic, or manufacturing environments