Apply Digital

People & Culture Director

Toronto · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedCAD 140k-CAD 180kDetected 40 days ago

Agentic AIOKRsEmployee RelationsHRISContract ManagementEmployment LawAR/VRLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

About the role

Working closely with the Chief People Officer, you will translate
This is a hands-on leadership role for a builder who is equally comfortable coaching an HRBP through a complex employee relations case and redesigning a clunky workflow.
You bring strong EQ, a bias for automation, and a genuine belief that a lean, AI-augmented team can outperform a large transactional one.

Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR professionals.
Create clarity of ownership across the team, ensuring each person operates at their highest leverage - with AI handling the repeatable, humans owning the judgment-intensive.
Partner closely with the CPO to translate quarterly People OKRs into team-level execution plans.
Lead change management for key People initiatives, including the rollout of AI-powered workflows to the broader employee base.
Own the operational integrity of our People tech stack, with HiBob as HRIS and Deel as our payroll and contractor engine - ensuring data is clean, automations are reliable, and the employee experience is seamless.
own exception resolution and escalation protocols.
Oversee payroll operations and compliance across jurisdictions in partnership with the Payroll & Compliance Specialist and Deel; own exception resolution and escalation protocols.
Partner with the team to elevate the onboarding experience as a strategic moment, not an admin checklist.
Maintain our P&C Playbooks and policy library as living documents - accurate, accessible, and well-understood by managers and employees.
An inclusive and safe environment: We're truly committed to building a culture where you are celebrated and everyone feels welcome and safe.

8-10 years of progressive HR/People experience with the technology sector, including at least 2 years managing a team in a global, fast-paced environment.
Proven experience as an HRBP or People Operations leader supporting 500-700 employees across multiple geographies.
AI & Strategic Upskilling: Accelerate your professional growth with generous training budgets and mentorship, with a specific focus on Agentic AI expertise and the critical human skills required for the future of work.
Ensure employment law compliance across all active geographies - particularly NA, LATAM, and EMEA - in partnership with the Payroll & Compliance and external legal counsel where required.

NA (specifically the US), LATAM, or EMEA.
Hands-on experience with a modern HRIS (Hibob strongly preferred) and payroll/contractor platforms (Deel or equivalent).
Track record of designing or implementing AI-powered HR workflows - not just evaluating tools, but shipping them.

Broaden your skills on a range of engagements with international brands that have a global impact.

Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences.
Learn more in our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) section.
We provide you with modern tools, systems and approaches, value your time, safety, and health, and strive to build a work community where you can thrive and grow.
Here are a few benefits we offer to support you: Agentic Delivery: Our people work in a modern way to deliver client outcomes.
Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our team's success, so we offer flexible personal time off (PTO); allowing ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.
We bring together deep domain expertise across Retail, CPG, Sports, and Media with AI-native delivery capability, designing and delivering agentic solutions that turn CX vision into commercial reality.
Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both.

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