About Index Exchange Index Exchange is a globally trusted independent supply-side platform, powering intelligent decisioning that maximizes value for media owners. As a neutral, conflict‑free exchange, we help media owners connect more effectively with the world’s leading brands, enabling marketers to achieve stronger performance while advancing efficiency, transparency, and quality across the programmatic ecosystem.

With more than 20 years of industry leadership, we continue to accelerate the ad technology evolution by applying intelligence closer to the impression and reducing waste across the supply chain. Through radically transparent practices and exceptional standards, we deliver long‑term value for media owners, marketers, and partners worldwide.

What’s it like to work at Index? Index is an exciting and fast‑paced place to work. You'll be able to feed your ambition, lean into trust and transparency, and feel genuine support from your colleagues. We’re built on our core values and live them each day. They’re not just buzzwords.

We pride ourselves on our independence and openness, not only in our technology, but in our teams, too. Our diverse and inclusive culture celebrates how we can leverage our unique differences to help drive Index forward.

We have more than 550 Indexers around the globe dedicated to building a safe and transparent marketplace that provides a trusted experience for consumers, and we’re looking for talented professionals to help take us to the next level.

Are you ready to join the programmatic evolution?

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Exchange is looking for a HRBP Director to join our team in our Toronto office. In this role, you will have an amazing opportunity to build within a rapidly growing business. Reporting to the VP, People & Culture, you will be part of a driven and passionate Global People team who are striving to make a difference in the organization. This role will specifically support our Engineering and Product teams.

In this role, you will operate at a strategic level, enabling and empowering leaders to own their people agenda while providing expert guidance on the moments that matter most.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing Lead the people strategy for Engineering and Product, aligning talent priorities with business goals to enable performance, innovation, and sustainable growth

Partner with globally distributed senior leaders (VP/C‑suite) to shape org design, workforce planning, and leadership capability, while also supporting them through people decisions and trade‑offs

Act as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders at all levels, strengthening leadership capability, decision‑making, and team effectiveness





Drive organizational effectiveness within high‑performing technical teams, enabling scalable structures, clarity, and accountability

Lead complex employee relations matters, providing risk‑based guidance, coaching, and resolution strategies while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies

Champion a high‑performance, inclusive culture by coaching leaders to build diverse, engaged, and high‑impact teams

Own and evolve the employee experience by identifying trends, diagnosing challenges, and implementing scalable, data‑driven solutions

Leverage people analytics and insights to inform decision‑making, influence strategy, and measure impact of HR programs

Partner with Engineering and Product leaders to deliver career development frameworks, capability building, and learning strategies for technical talent

Influence and lead change management initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of organizational and cultural transformations

Provide expert guidance on HR policies, practices, and governance, ensuring consistency, scalability, and compliance across global teams

Collaborate across the People team (Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, L&D;, etc.) to deliver integrated, end‑to‑end talent solutions across the employee lifecycle

What You’ll Bring Significant experience as a senior HR business partner supporting Software Engineering and product leadership and organizations in a high‑growth, global environment

Strong knowledge of global employment law, labor standards, and HR best practices

Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels, balancing long‑term planning with hands‑on execution

Proven track record of influencing senior leaders and building credibility quickly in complex, fast‑paced environments

Deep expertise in organizational design, talent strategy, and leadership coaching

Data‑driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations and measurable outcomes

Strong business acumen with a explicit understanding of how people strategy impacts business performance

Extensive change management and transformation experience

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive alignment





Self‑starter with a proactive, solutions‑oriented approach and strong sense of ownership

HR designation (e.g., CHRP, CHRL) or equivalent experience preferred

Why You’ll Love Working Here Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents

Paid time off, health days, and personal obligation days plus flexible work schedules

Competitive retirement matching plans

Equity packages

Generous parental leave available to birthing, non‑birthing, and adoptive parents

Annual well‑being allowance plus fitness discounts and group wellness activities

Employee assistance program

Mental health first aid program that provides an in‑the‑moment point of contact and reassurance

One day of volunteer time off per year and a donation‑matching program

Monthly town halls and regular community‑led team events

Multiple resources and programming to support continuous learning A workplace that supports a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment – learn more here

Equal employment opportunity At Index Exchange, we believe that successful products are built by teams just as diverse as the audience who uses them. As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunities. We celebrate diversity of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

Additionally, we realize that diversity is deeper than any status or classification—diversity is the human experience. For those who show grit, passion, and humility—Index will welcome you.

Accessibility For Applicants With Disabilities Index Exchange welcomes and encourages individuals with disabilities to apply to work with us.

If you require an accommodation, please share the details of your request and any information how we can assist you with the hiring recruiter when they contact you.

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Exchange will make reasonable efforts to ensure accommodation requests are met throughout the recruitment process.

Index everywhere, Index anywhere Our corporate headquarters are in Toronto, with major offices in New York, Montreal, Kitchener, London, San Francisco, and many other global cities. As a major global advertising exchange, we are committed to operating as a tightly knit global team and embracing and empowering talent wherever our colleagues may be.

AI Disclaimer Automated tools including artificial intelligence may be used to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this role. All hiring decisions involve human review.

Vacancy Status This posting is for an existing vacancy.

📌 HRBP Director, Engineering and Product (Toronto)
🏢 Index Exchange
📍 Toronto