Your Impact Starts HereWe're looking for an
HR Business Partner who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution. You'll be the embedded People partner for our
EPDD org - Engineering, Product, Design, and Data - bringing both advisory depth and operational excellence to a fast-moving team that expects a trusted partner who can keep up.
If you're energized by building trust with technical leaders, solving complex people challenges, and using AI to work smarter - this one's for you.
These are the key ways you'll contribute and create impact:- Strategic Partnership (~60%)
- Serve as the dedicated HRBP for EPDD managers and senior managers - proactively building relationships, not just showing up in a crisis
- Coach leaders through performance conversations, complex ER cases, and difficult people decisions with speed and good judgment
- Partner on org health: use data to spot patterns, anticipate friction, and help leaders see around corners as we scale
- Support performance management cycles end-to-end - feedback, documentation, PIPs, and exits when needed
- Be an approachable and accessible partner for Homies across the team when they need support or guidance on moments that matter in the employee lifecycle
- Operational Excellence (~40%)
- Be the team's subject matter expert on Canadian employment law and market practices
- Exceptional program management - you can identify, build, and deliver high-quality, impactful talent programs that solve a problem on the team.
- Use AI to improve how you work - automate what can be automated, build what's missing, streamline what's slow.
The Foundation for Success - These are the experiences and strengths that will set you up for success in this role:
- 4 - 7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 1 year in a true HRBP role - not HR admin, not systems; we're looking for impact through your business partnership
- Direct experience supporting EPDD or R&D teams is a major plus - engineers and PMs came to you
- Real advisory instincts: you've shaped decisions, not just supported them, through pattern recognition, data, insights, and strong instincts and influence
- Proven experience managing leave programs and immigration cases - you know the details and don't drop the ball
- Genuine AI fluency - you've built or improved a workflow with AI, measured the impact, and want to go further
- Strong Canadian & US employment law knowledge
- HRIS experience (Rippling preferred)
- Toronto-based and energized by in-person collaboration
The Homie Way - These principles guide everything we do-from how we work and make decisions to how we show up for each other.
- Be Customer Obsessed - Solve problems with empathy and creativity.
- Move Fast, Learn Fast - Experiment, take action, and grow every day.
- Own Your Impact - Think big, focus on what matters, and make decisions you stand behind.
- Master Your Craft - Excellence fuels impact-show up, step up, and make your mark.
- Win Together - Put goals over roles, lead with trust, and connect to our mission and each other.
What We Offer - Ownership & Savings: Stock options + TFSA/RRSP with 4% company match
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents + corporate wellness discounts with Goodlife, Othership & more
- Time Flexibility: Flex time off + company holidays + designated focus periods
- AI Access, For Real: We invest in builders and believe that curiosity shouldn't have a paywall. That means you'll have access to paid AI tools with minimal restrictions, so you can build, experiment, and level up your craft.
- Family Support: Maternity/Parental Leave EI top-up support offered (after 6 months of service)
- Work Your Way: Work From Anywhere Month + meeting-free weeks yearly
- 🛡 Protection Plans: Life insurance + short/long-term disability coverage
- Workspace Perks: Meals provided, team offsites, and Customer Days
- Our Hybrid Rhythm: We believe collaboration drives impact. That's why Tuesday and Wednesday are our required in-office days-a time to move faster as a team, build deeper connections, make better decisions, and build together.
What to Expect During the Interview Process - Meet the Talent Acquisition team, Ivana L.
- Meet the Hiring Manager, Kristina K.
- Meet Cross-functional Partners
- Participate in a Talent Showcase
- Meet with the Chief People Officer, Kate K.
- Background Check + Offer Stage
- Welcome to the team, Homie
Belonging at Homebase - We're committed to fostering a welcoming space where every Homie can be their full self. Experience comes in many forms-so if you're excited about this role, even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply!
