HR Business Partner, EPDD (Hybrid)

Homebase; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

TFSA/RRSP with 4% match

Medical, dental, vision for you & deps

Parental leave EI top-up

Flex time and holidays

Hybrid in-office Tue/Wed

Job summary

Homebase in Toronto is seeking an HR Business Partner who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution for the EPDD org—Engineering, Product, Design, and Data. You’ll bring 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.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 1 year in a true HRBP role
• Direct experience supporting EPDD or R&D teams is a major plus
• Advisory instincts: shape decisions with data, insights and influence
• Experience managing leave programs and immigration cases
• Genuine AI fluency—built or improved an AI-driven workflow
• Strong knowledge of Canadian & US employment law
• HRIS experience (Rippling)
• Toronto-based and energized by in-person collaboration

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated HRBP for EPDD managers and senior managers—proactively building relationships
• Coach leaders through performance conversations, ER cases, and difficult people decisions
• Partner on org health using data to spot patterns and help leaders anticipate friction
• Support end-to-end performance management cycles—feedback, documentation, and exits
• Be an approachable partner for Homies across the team in moments that matter
• Be the team's SME on Canadian employment law and market practices
• Deliver high-quality talent programs and automate where possible

Skills

Strategic Partnership

Coaching Leaders

Data analytics

Canadian law

Immigration experience

AI fluency

HRIS experience

Tools

Rippling

Job description

Hi, Future Homie!

At Homebase, you’ll join a team that’s bold, fast-moving, and obsessed with helping small businesses thrive. We build with empathy, act with urgency, and take big swings that drive real-world impact. Here, every Homie shows up to raise the bar, support one another, and celebrate wins as a team.

We’re not just building an app—we’re building unstoppable teams. So what do you say, are you in?

Your Impact Starts Here

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.

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 -

• 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 -

• 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!

Homebase will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Hey, We’re Homebase

Homebase is the everything app for hourly teams—built to simplify the day-to-day and superpower local businesses. With tools for scheduling, time clocks, payroll, communication, HR, and more, we help teams stay connected and in control. Today, over 150,000 small (but mighty) businesses rely on us to make work radically easier. Together, we’ve tracked over a billion hours for 2M+ workers—and we’re just getting started.

At Homebase, we celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all candidates and do not discriminate based on any legally protected status. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know—we’re committed to ensuring fair and equitable access for all.