Who you are

- Extraordinary people skills: must be empathetic, patient, confident, good-humored, and able to interact well with a broad spectrum of personality types

- Excellent written and verbal communication

- Strong understanding of HR best practices, employee relations, and employment law

- Proven experience in human resources, preferably in a rapid-paced high -growth start-up environment

- Ability to assess needs, solve problems, and provide creative solutions that align with the business’s needs and goals

- Strong knowledge of local labor laws and compliance. Preferred knowledge of state laws in multiple states

- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills

- Proficiency in HRIS (preferably HiBoB and Deel) and performance management systems (preferably Lattice)

- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently with minimal supervision

- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

- High level of professionalism, integrity, accountability and confidentiality

- HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred but not required

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

- Experience: 3-6 years of HR experience, preferably in a business partner role

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

- Experience with HRIS systems and HR analytics is a plus

What the job involves

- We are seeking a proactive and strategic HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support our growing team. This role will act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, driving HR initiatives that align with business goals
- The HRBP will partner closely with managers to support talent management, employee relations, organizational development, and HR compliance

- Strategic HR Partnership:
- Serve as a strategic advisor to managers on people-related matters, including workforce planning, team structure,



performance management and employee engagement

- Align HR initiatives with business objectives to drive performance and employee success

- Employee Relations &
- Engagement:

- Act as a trusted resource for employees, addressing concerns and fostering a positive workplace culture

- Handle employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws

- Implement and support engagement initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction and retention

- Talent &

- Performance Management:

- Support performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and career development discussions

- Coach managers on employee development strategies and succession planning

- Assist in executing learning and development programs to enhance employee skills and leadership capabilities

- HR Compliance &

- Policies:

- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations

- Update and enforce HR policies and procedures to maintain a fair and compliant workplace

- Partner with legal and HR teams on employment law matters as needed

- Compensation &

Benefits Support:

- Provide guidance on compensation and benefits programs to support talent attraction and retention

- Assist in annual salary review processes and benchmarking efforts

- HR Metrics &

- Reporting:

- Analyze HR data and trends to provide insights and recommendations for business leaders

- Support HR initiatives through reporting on key metrics such as turnover, engagement, and DEI efforts

Benefits

- Financial: Competitive base salary. Generous equity options. Performance bonuses for 95%+ employees. Bi- annual performance &

compensation reviews. RRSP & 401k employee contribution plan.

- Health &
- Family: Health/dental/vision insurance as of Day 1. Paid parental leave. Life insurance + disability insurance.

Employee Family Assistance

Program (EAP).

- Other Perks: Flexible PTO. Home-office allowance. Hybrid flexibility. Access to awesome office spaces (in L A , Toronto, and Raleigh). Team retreats & off- sites.

📌 HR Business Partner (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto