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HRBP Director, Engineering and Product
Index Exchange
Toronto (8 Spadina Ave)Hybrid1mo ago
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Lead
About the role
- 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
- Significant experience as a senior HR business partner supporting Software Engineering and product leadership and organizations in a high-growth, global environment
- 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
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents
- Paid time off, health days, and personal obligation days plus flexible work schedules
- Competitive retirement matching plans
- Equity packages
- Generous parental leave available to birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents
- Annual well-being allowance plus fitness discounts and group wellness activities
- Employee assistance program
- Mental health first aid program that provides an in-the-moment point of contact and reassurance
- One day of volunteer time off per year and a donation-matching program
- Monthly town halls and regular community-led team events
- Multiple resources and programming to support continuous learning
- A workplace that supports a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment – learn more here
Perks & benefits
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Matching
- Equity Compensation
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