Canada External Job Ad
Team: Human Resources Salary Range: $115,000-$165,000 CAD Location: Toronto. This position operates in a hybrid model with regular in-office collaboration days from our Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, or Toronto offices.

Prospect for Impact
Applied is where insurance technology gets reinvented, and we build it fast. Our cloud software and AI-powered solutions reach thousands of agencies and brokers worldwide, setting the pace for what modern insurance can do.

What You’ll Do

Buildfor the Long Term: Engageexecutive leaders todesignteamstructures, hiring plans,and successionplanstocontinuously improveorganizational effectiveness

EnableChange: Support leaders inmoments of change by building comprehensive plansto confirm and communicate what is changing, why, and the expected outcomes; provide clarity in areas of ambiguity and proactivelysupport engagement during times of change

Insist on the Highest Standards: Continuously improve our standard practices for each of the moments that matter - hiring and onboarding to goal planning, performance enablement, and career development;identifyissuesimpactingteam success toidentifyand address root causes

Own the Outcome: Define successmetrics and guide people leaders to build andmaintainourperformance culture with emphasis on accelerated learning and growth; partner with business leaders and our people team toassess outcomes and refine plans accordingly

Think Big: Influence key initiatives anddriveinitiativesfrom planning to executionin partnership withbusiness leadersand experts acrossthe People Team; rapidlyidentifyconnections across functional teams to adjust course when needed

Invent and Simplify: Proactivelyremove barriersandsimple processes focused on what matters most;automate repeatable processes;influenceinternalpractices bysharing insights and recommendationswith global people business partners and Centers of Excellence(e.g., People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Employee Relations)

Build for Scale: Design durable, reusable resources; embedAI-firstpracticesintosolutionswhen possible; sharepractical toolsto extend the impact from one to many

Share Expertise: Provideknowledge of best practices in Canada and the United States tocontinuously driveenhancements tointernalpractices, especiallywhen compliance requirements change or external conditions shift across the global landscape

LeadStrategicInitiatives: PartnerwithbusinessleadershipandPeopleTeamtodesign,plan,andexecute new initiativestoachieve measurable results

About You
You love the business, andyou'reenergized by solving challenging problems with technical experts.You'llthrive in this role if you bring:

Business Acumen:



Proven ability todesign solutions aligned with thebusiness strategy;experience partnering with finance and people analytics to assesskey decisions

Learning Mindset: Understandingofexternalforces shapingproduct developmentand experience supporting product,technology,and/orcustomer experience teams with adoption of AI toreinventworkflowsand deliver valuable solutionswithvelocity andquality

Systems Thinking: Deep understanding of interconnected elements across talent management and the ability toanticipatesecond-order effects of change

Courage: Proven ability to influence, guide, and navigate conflictbalancing tradeoffs, especially in moments of rapid growth and transformational change

What We’re Looking For

7+ years ofprogressiveexperience instrategic human resourcesmanagement, or similar role, withthe proven ability toinfluenceacross functional areasto improvebusiness outcomeswith executive leaders during moments ofrapidgrowthandchange

Expert knowledge of human resource disciplines, including performance management, compensation, organizational development, employee relations, and talent acquisition

Experiencepartnering withleaders acrossfunctional areasto support organizational design,ideally in software as a service with a complex ecosystemofmultiple products, global teams, and matrix structures

Deepknowledge of employment practicesin Canada and the United States with experience addressingemployee relations considerationsacross global locations; ability to assess risks in complex scenariosandexperience partnering with legal counsel to define plans when needed

Demonstratedimpact onhuman resources initiativesduring planning and execution phases; practical experienceembedding AI and automation into the flow of work;experiencebuilding,refining,and/orimplementing AIagents tosupport leadersand team members

Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably inhuman resources, business administration,or a related fieldwithsupplementalcoursework orcertification(s) in areasofexpertise(e.g., human resources,employee relations,organizational design)- Why?We’relooking for a lifelong learnerpursuing craft excellence. If your journey includeslearning on-the-job,we’llbe looking for a varIiety of challenging assignments across a wide range of disciplines.

What Matters Most





Highlight the business outcomes of your work!Resumes withoutmeasurableimpact on business outcomes will not be consideredat this time.

Tell us how you improved internal processes using AI. We expect team members to use approved AI tools, and we look forward to hearing about your experience with AI.

Showcasecontinuous learning in your resume. Craft excellence requires learning to improve year-over-year.

Talent shows up in a lot of different ways, and we mean that. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels, including military members and their spouses and those without a traditional degree or tech background.

Why You’ll Like Working on Team Applied
The best work happens when smart people move fast, together. For over 40+ years, Applied has built technology that solves real problems for insurance professionals - and we’re still pushing what’s possible.

You’ll be part of our people-first culture built on trust, inclusion, and growth - where you’re supported to deliver, collaborate with teammates who care, and grow with leaders invested in your success.

How We’ll Support You

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Holiday and Vacation Time

Health & Wellness Days

A Bonus Day for Your Birthday

Compensation Transparency
The total anticipated annual compensation range for this newly created position in Canada includes starting base salary and, where applicable, variable or incentive pay. To determine a new team member’s starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone’s depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities.

Your Security Matters:
Our candidates’ personal information and online safety are top of mind. Applied communicates with candidates only via a secure @appliedsystems.com email address or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments or ask for financial account or sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers.

AI Utilization
We leverage AI tools to streamline parts of our recruitment workflow (such as resume parsing and interview scheduling). However, final decisions are always conducted by real humans.

EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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📌 Sr. People Business Partner (Ontario)
🏢 Applied Systems
📍 Ontario