Our Client is  currently looking for a Senior HR Business Partner (Director/Senior Director level) to join their team in Downtown Toronto office. In this role, you will have an amazing opportunity to build within a rapidly growing business. Reporting to the VP, People & Culture, you will be part of a driven and passionate Global People team who are striving to make a difference in the organization. This role will specifically support their Technology and Product teams.

You MUST have experience working with the Technology and Product teams and should be working with the C-Suite members. This is an Individual Contributor role.

In this role, you will operate at a strategic level, enabling and empowering leaders to own their people agenda while providing expert guidance on the moments that matter most.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Lead the people strategy for Engineering and Product, aligning talent priorities with business goals to enable performance, innovation, and sustainable growth.
• Partner with  globally distributed senior leaders (VP/C-suite) to shape org design, workforce planning, and leadership capability — while also supporting them through people decisions and trade-offs.
• Act as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders at all levels, strengthening leadership capability, decision-making, and team effectiveness. 
• Drive organizational effectiveness within high-performing technical teams, enabling scalable structures, clarity, and accountability.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, providing risk-based guidance, coaching, and resolution strategies while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies. 
• Champion a high-performance, inclusive culture by coaching leaders to build diverse, engaged, and high-impact teams. 
• Own and evolve the employee experience by identifying trends, diagnosing challenges, and implementing scalable, data-driven solutions. 
• Leverage people analytics and insights to inform decision-making, influence strategy, and measure impact of HR programs. 
• Partner with Engineering and Product leaders to deliver career development frameworks, capability building, and learning strategies for technical talent. 
• Influence and lead change management initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of organizational and cultural transformations. 
• Provide expert guidance on HR policies, practices, and governance, ensuring consistency, scalability, and compliance across global teams. 
• Collaborate across the People team (Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, L&D, etc.) to deliver integrated, end-to-end talent solutions across the employee lifecycle .

What you’ll bring:

• Significant experience as a Senior HR business partner supporting Software Engineering and product organizations in a high-growth, global environment. Ideally someone with 12 to 15 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of global employment law, labor standards, and HR best practices. 
• Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels, balancing long-term planning with hands-on execution. 
• Proven track record of influencing senior leaders and building credibility quickly in complex, fast-paced environments. 
• Deep expertise in organizational design, talent strategy, and leadership coaching. 
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations and measurable outcomes. 
• Strong business acumen with a clear understanding of how people strategy impacts business performance. 
• Extensive change management and transformation experience. 
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive alignment. 
• Self-starter with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach and strong sense of ownership. 
• HR designation (e.g., CHRP, CHRL) or equivalent experience preferred. 

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If you’re interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please email me your resume at preeti@graniteconsulting.ca to organize a time to speak.