HR Business Partner

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. Serve as a strategic HR partner to leaders across multiple business units and legal entities .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic HR partnership, employee relations, and performance management within complex, multi-entity environments. Proficient in advising on compliance, workforce planning, and talent strategy across diverse jurisdictions.

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HR Business Partner ExperienceEmployee Relations InvestigationsPerformance Management ProcessesHR Compliance KnowledgeStrategic HR Advisor

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Hard Skills

Organizational DesignWorkforce PlanningPerformance Management LifecycleEngagement ProgramsTurnover AnalysisCompensation StructuresM&A Integration PlanningHR Policy StandardizationHRIS SystemsTalent Strategy

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationConflict ResolutionCoaching SkillsManaging AmbiguityPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Payroll SystemsBenefits Administration

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-SCPSPHR

Industry Keywords

Private EquityMulti-Business-UnitSaaSTechnologyProfessional Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic HR partner to leaders across multiple business units and legal entities
Advise on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy
Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance concerns, conflict resolution, and separations
Own the performance management lifecycle, including goal-setting, reviews, calibration, performance improvement plans, and manager coaching
Advise leaders on employment practices and compliance across multiple countries
Build and scale engagement, retention, and workforce-planning HR programs across entities
Analyze turnover, engagement, and performance metrics to recommend interventions
Partner with Total Rewards and Payroll on competitive and compliant compensation and benefits
Coach and develop people managers on leadership, feedback, and change management
Support integration of acquired teams and reinforce company values
Lead or support cross-entity HR projects and initiatives
Partner on M&A activity, including integration planning and harmonization of people practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience
At least 2–3 years supporting multi-entity, multi-country, or otherwise complex organizations
Demonstrated experience leading employee relations investigations and complex performance management processes
Working knowledge of employment practices and HR compliance across the US, Canada, UK, and New Zealand, or a strong track record of quickly building fluency in new jurisdictions
Experience partnering with senior leaders at Director level and above as a strategic HR advisor
Strong communication, conflict-resolution, and coaching skills
Ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities in a fast-paced, acquisitive, private equity-backed environment
Final candidate must be able to pass a background check
Preferred: experience in private equity-backed, holding company, or multi-business-unit environments
Preferred: SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification
Preferred: M&A activity, integration planning, and harmonizing HR practices post-acquisition
Preferred: standardizing HR policies, processes, or HRIS systems across acquired entities
Preferred: familiarity with payroll, benefits, and compensation structures across North America, the UK, and ANZ
Preferred: background in SaaS, technology, or professional services industries

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health coverage beginning on the first day of employment
401K plan (US) with employer matching: 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%; immediate vesting; pre-tax and Roth options
RRSP (Canada) with employer matching: 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%; immediate vesting; pre-tax and Roth options
Flexible, uncapped paid time off
12 weeks paid parental leave for all employees
Monthly remote-work stipend of $75 USD or $140 CAD for phone and internet
Generous holiday schedule
Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation support