Senior HR Business Partner

About the role

Senior HR Business Partner, Revenue

Canada

This role defines the people strategy and employee experience for revenue leaders within StackAdapt's Canadian operations. You will design and guide interventions that build trust, enable change, and protect compliance. Your work will focus on enhancing engagement, retention, and operational excellence alongside subject-matter experts across business units.

StackAdapt operates as a remote-first organization. This position is open to candidates based in Canada and involves full-time remote collaboration with revenue leadership teams located in the country.

What you will do

You will champion People policies and procedures, ensuring managers understand and apply guidelines and best practices for their teams. Investigating complex employee relations matters, you will provide clear guidance to both staff and leadership while maintaining a fair and consistent approach. Coaching leaders on engagement initiatives will be central to your work, with a focus on satisfaction, well-being, and organizational performance.

Implementing change management interventions in partnership with internal experts will support retention and professional development across the revenue organization. You will conduct surveys and analyze data to uncover insights that drive measurable improvements in employee experience. Building trusted relationships with stakeholders will allow you to align HR strategies with business objectives specific to Canadian operations.

You will regularly review processes and workflows to confirm ongoing adherence to employment laws and regulations. Cross-functional collaboration will enable you to drive key business results through coordinated HR strategies and practical solutions.

What you will bring to the table

Candidates must hold four to six years of progressive HR experience, including at least four years in a business partner role. A professional HR certification, such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR, is expected and demonstrates advanced knowledge in the field. You should be skilled in developing and executing HR initiatives that enhance organizational performance.

Strong employee relations knowledge and direct experience managing complex issues are required. The ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders while operating in a complex, fast-paced environment is essential. Your decisions will reflect a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in every initiative.

Compensation and location

The compensation range for this role is $120,000 to $160,000 annually. This range is based on the expected base salary for candidates located in Canada and is informed by market data and internal budget considerations.

Nice to have

Experience with the StackAdapt Marketing Platform will help you align solutions with product campaigns and marketing priorities.

Skills and tools

Familiarity with the StackAdapt Marketing Platform is relevant to this position.

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About the role

This position represents a critical opportunity to shape the future of work for revenue leaders operating within the dynamic environment of StackAdapt's Canadian operations. You will own the end-to-end employee lifecycle for your designated revenue teams, ensuring that people strategies directly support aggressive business goals and market expansion. A core part of your responsibility will involve translating complex organizational changes into clear, actionable plans that minimize resistance and maximize adoption across distributed teams. You will act as a trusted advisor to directors and managers, providing them with the tools and frameworks necessary to lead high-performing, resilient teams in a remote-first context. This role requires a proactive stance in identifying systemic people risks and developing targeted strategies to mitigate them before they escalate into larger issues. You will also own the design and execution of employee experience initiatives that reinforce StackAdapt's culture and drive higher levels of engagement and performance. Ultimately, your success will be measured by your ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent while ensuring strict compliance with all relevant Canadian employment legislation.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Partner with revenue leadership to translate business objectives into comprehensive people strategies that drive performance and alignment.
• Design and deploy employee engagement programs specifically tailored to the needs of sales and revenue teams across the Canadian market.
• Lead complex investigations into sensitive employee relations matters, providing objective counsel and resolution strategies to leadership.
• Develop and implement learning and development pathways that build the capabilities of revenue leaders and their direct reports.
• Analyze workforce data and conduct pulse surveys to identify trends, predict risks, and recommend evidence-based interventions.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert on employment law and compliance for Canadian revenue functions, ensuring all practices are current and lawful.
• Facilitate change management processes for major organizational shifts, supporting adoption through clear communication and stakeholder management.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Finance and Legal to ensure HR initiatives are fiscally responsible and legally sound.
• Drive the implementation of performance management frameworks that focus on outcomes, development, and continuous feedback.
• Consult on the design of competitive total rewards strategies that support retention and motivation within the Canadian tech sector.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of HR programs and policies, making data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Act as a escalation owner for critical employee relations cases, guiding the resolution process from intake to closure.
• Collaborate with People Operations to streamline HR processes, policies, and systems for a seamless employee experience.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to managers on conducting difficult conversations and delivering effective feedback.
• Monitor industry benchmarks and best practices to ensure StackAdapt's people strategies remain innovative and competitive.
• Support the integration of new hires within the revenue organization, ensuring they are set up for success from day one.
• Drive initiatives that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the revenue functions, fostering a high-trust environment.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and solve people-related barriers that impede business growth.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, with a Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field being a significant advantage.
• Possess a minimum of four to six years of progressive Human Resources experience, with a demonstrated history of increasing responsibility.
• Have at least four years of hands-on experience in a business partner role, supporting complex organizational units.
• Hold a valid professional HR certification such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or CHRP, which signifies a mastery of the profession.
• Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of employment law and regulations specific to the province of Ontario and other relevant Canadian jurisdictions.
• Show a proven track record of managing complex employee relations cases, including investigations and remediation plans.
• Exhibit strong proficiency in using HR information systems (HRIS) and human capital management (HCM) platforms.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of influencing C-level stakeholders.
• Display strong business acumen and the ability to analyze financial data related to headcount, budgets, and workforce planning.
• Demonstrate a deep, unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity in all its forms.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where priorities shift rapidly and decisiveness is required.
• Be comfortable working fully remotely across different time zones while maintaining high levels of collaboration.
• Have experience using data and analytics to inform people decisions and measure program effectiveness.
• Show a history of developing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Nice to have

• Experience with the StackAdapt Marketing Platform will help you align solutions with product campaigns and marketing priorities.

Practical notes

• Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week).
• Travel: Not applicable (remote position).
• Visa: Sponsorship not indicated; candidates must be authorized to work in Canada.