Senior People Business Partner

Summary

Join StackAdapt as a Senior People Business Partner (PPBP) to support our engineering organization and create a high-performing technical culture. This remote-first position requires a strategic partner who can proactively build solutions, balance big-picture thinking with detailed work, and mentor junior team members. You will partner with engineering leaders, manage employee relations, drive performance and development, and champion culture and engagement. The ideal candidate possesses deep HR expertise, experience partnering with senior software engineering leaders, and a proactive, self-starting approach. StackAdapt offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture.

Requirements

• Deep HR Expertise: 6+ years of progressive HR experience, with a minimum of 4 years as an HR Business Partner supporting a technology organization
• Engineering Partnership: Proven experience successfully partnering with senior software engineering leaders (Director+). You understand the unique challenges and dynamics of a technical team and can speak their language
• Proactive and Self-Starting: Demonstrated ability to anticipate short to medium term problems and build solutions from the ground up without extensive direction. You are a natural problem-solver who takes initiative
• Mentorship: Experience mentoring or coaching junior HR professionals on a variety of people-related topics
• Expertise in Key HR Functions: Strong experience in employee relations, performance management, engagement initiatives, and change management
• Ambiguity and Change: A proven ability to navigate and succeed in a complex, fast-paced, and ambiguous environment
• Communication: Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Strategic Partner: Proactively engage with engineering leaders (VP+) and managers to understand business challenges, anticipate people-related issues, and build scalable solutions. Act as a trusted advisor and coach on all people matters, from organizational design to talent planning
• Drive Performance and Development: Lead and facilitate critical HR processes, including performance calibrations, and talent reviews. Partner with leaders to foster a culture of continuous feedback, accountability, and professional growth within the engineering teams
• Manage Employee Relations and Investigations: Independently investigate and resolve complex employee relations issues, providing clear guidance and support to engineering leaders and employees
• Champion Culture and Engagement: Assist with the design and execution of action plans based on engagement survey data
• Mentor and Develop: Act as a mentor for junior members of the People team, providing guidance and sharing expertise in complex business partnering, employee relations, and stakeholder management
• Navigate and Innovate: Thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment. Use data and insights to develop dynamic solutions to novel problems, balancing the needs of the business with the well-being of our people

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 3 weeks vacation + 3 personal care days + 1 Culture & Belief day + birthdays off
• RRSP/401K matching
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care platform
• Health benefits from day one of employment
• Work from home reimbursements
• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office
• Robust training and onboarding program
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, etc)
• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
• An awesome parental leave policy
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Our social and team events!