HR Business Partner (EPDD), Toronto

Requirements

4– 7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 1 year in a true HRBP seat — not HR admin, not systems, real business partnership , Direct experience supporting EPDD or R&D teams— engineers and PMs came to you, not around you , Real advisory instincts: you've shaped decisions, not just supported them, through pattern recognition, data, insights, and strong instincts , Proven experience managing leave programs and immigration cases — you know the details and don't dropthe 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— Tues/Wed in office minimum , 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!What the job involves

We'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 , 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%) , Own leave management for EPDD employees across Canada and the US— accurate, compliant, and handled with care, Support Canadian immigration cases, partnering with legal counsel and employees through the process , Be the team's subject matter expert on Canadian employment law and market practices , Use AI to improve how you work— automate what can be automated, build what's missing, streamline what's slow

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