Senior People Business Partner

Lightspeed; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech company in Toronto is seeking a Senior People Business Partner to provide strategic leadership and support their People and Culture team. The role requires at least 8 years of HR experience, expertise in Canadian labor laws, and strong bilingual communication skills. Benefits include a flexible hybrid work environment, unlimited paid time off, and a comprehensive health benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work environment

Unlimited paid time off

Health insurance and wellness benefits

LinkedIn Learning access

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in HR Generalist and People Business Partner roles.
• Knowledge of Canadian labour laws.
• Experience with Employee Relations and employment legislation in Canada and the US.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership to meet growing teams' needs.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to enhance leadership effectiveness.
• Driving conversations around People data with business leaders.
• Partnering on employee initiatives like Career Development and Employee Engagement.

Skills

Strong communication skills in both French and English

Proven coaching and influencing skills

Exceptional relationship-building skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR or a related field

Job description

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by.

Are you actively looking for a new opportunity or just exploring the market? Well, you might be in the right place!

We’re seeking a Senior People Business Partner to join our North America People and Culture team in Montreal. You will be the main contact for all people-related projects, partnering with colleagues, key stakeholders, and leaders to deliver a strategic people plan aligned with our teams' needs and priorities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing strategic leadership to leaders, stakeholders, and the People & Culture team to meet the needs of our growing teams;
• Acting as a trusted advisor and coaching leadership to enhance their effectiveness;
• Being the first contact in People & Culture for employee relations issues;
• Driving proactive conversations around People data with business leaders;
• Partnering on employee initiatives such as Career Development, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Compensation, etc.;
• Leading special projects as required;
• Collaborating with functional leaders on organizational design activities like succession planning and workforce planning.

What you need to bring:

We are a team of 30 people in North America. This role supports our most valuable asset: our people! We’re looking for candidates with:

• At least 8 years of experience in HR Generalist and People Business Partner roles;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in HR or a related field;
• Strong communication skills in both French and English;
• Proven coaching, influencing skills, and credibility with leaders;
• Knowledge of Canadian labour laws;
• Experience with Employee Relations and employment legislation in Canada and the US;
• An interest in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives and employee engagement;
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and rapport with diverse personalities and leadership teams.

We believe that people are more than their CVs. If you’re unsure about your fit, click ‘Apply’ and give it a try!

What’s in it for you?

Experience the Lightspeed difference:

• Flexible hybrid work environment (3 days/week in the office);
• Genuine career growth opportunities;
• A team that’s big enough to grow with but lean enough to make an impact.

Plus, enjoy benefits that support your happiness, health, and well-being:

• Lightspeed RSU program (we are all owners);
• Unlimited paid time off;
• Flexible working policies;
• Health insurance and wellness benefits;
• Transit fee coverage options;
• Paid parental leave;
• LinkedIn Learning access;
• Volunteer days.