Human Resources Business Partner

PLATFORM Insurance

$90K — $100K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience
  • Experience as an HR Generalist or HRBP
  • Strong skills in employee relations and performance management
  • Ability to build credibility and influence leaders
  • Sound judgment and practical problem-solving skills
  • CHRP designation preferred or actively pursuing it
  • Background in professional services or financial sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Support and enhance the performance management framework
  • Lead recruitment efforts to attract top talent
  • Manage onboarding process for new hires
  • Ensure compliance with HR processes and health & safety standards
  • Provide actionable guidance on HR policies to leaders
  • Coach managers through performance and feedback situations
  • Analyze engagement and turnover trends to propose improvements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive group health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Company-matched retirement savings plan
  • Unlimited vacation policy for flexibility
  • Education reimbursement for professional development
  • Perks like a fully stocked kitchen and team events
  • Inclusive culture focused on collaboration and excellence
  • Opportunity to shape the HR function in a leading advisory company.
Full Job Description
YOUR IMPACT AT PLATFORM

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Human Resources, the HRBP will partner with leaders across the business to support performance, team effectiveness, and growth.

This role is built for an HR professional ready to deepen their business partnership skills, whether stepping up from a Generalist role or building on early HRBP experience. You will be a trusted advisor to leaders while staying hands-on in the work, helping shape how HR shows up at Platform.
• Support and continuously improve Platform's performance management framework and broader HR initiatives
• Lead recruitment and selection processes, partnering with leaders to attract and hire top talent
• Manage onboarding to ensure a smooth, consistent new hire experience across all offices
• Maintain accurate employee records, documentation, and compliance with HR processes, health & safety standards, and SOPs
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing practical, actionable guidance on HR policies and people matters
• Coach managers through performance conversations, feedback, and complex employee situations
• Support compensation reviews, promotions, and internal equity discussions
• Identify trends in engagement, performance, and turnover, and recommend actionable improvements
• Partner closely with the HR team and collaborate across offices to deliver coordinated support
• Manage competing priorities across business groups with strong organization and timely delivery
• Communicate clearly and professionally while maintaining confidentiality and discretion
• Represent HR as a credible, approachable, and solutions-oriented function

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
• At least five years of progressive HR experience
• Proven experience as a HR Generalist or HRBP
• Strong foundation in employee relations, performance management, and manager coaching
• Ability to build credibility with leaders and influence without authority
• Sound judgment, discretion, and a practical approach to problem-solving
• CHRP designation, or actively working toward one, is preferred
• Experience in professional services, insurance or financial services, or brokerage is an asset

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

At Platform, we invest in our people. We offer meaningful benefits designed to help you thrive, professionally and personally.
• Competitive base salary of $90,000 - $100,000, plus a performance-based annual bonus
• Comprehensive group benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a Health Care Spending Account
• Company-matched retirement program
• Unlimited vacation to give you flexibility when you need it
• Education reimbursement and ongoing career development and mentorship
• In-office perks, including a fully stocked kitchen, healthy food and beverage options, and regular team events
• An inclusive, collaborative culture built on strong relationships and a shared commitment to excellence
• The opportunity to help shape a growing HR function within Canada's leading real economy risk advisor

This role is based in our Toronto office (161 Bay Street) with a minimum of four (4) days per week in office.

This posting is for a new position at Platform.

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