HR Business Partner, EPDD (Hybrid)

Homebase•Toronto, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for an HR Business Partner who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution. You'll be the embedded People partner for our EPDD org — Engineering, Product, Design, and Data — bringing both advisory depth and operational excellence to a fast-moving team that expects a trusted partner who can keep up. If you're energized by building trust with technical leaders, solving complex people challenges, and using AI to work smarter, this one's for you.

Requirements

4 – 7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 1 year in a true HRBP seat — not HR admin, not systems, real business partnership
Direct experience supporting EPDD or R&D teams — engineers and PMs came to you, not around you
Real advisory instincts: you've shaped decisions, not just supported them, through pattern recognition, data, insights, and strong instincts
Proven experience managing leave programs and immigration cases — you know the details and don't drop the ball
Genuine AI fluency — you've built or improved a workflow with AI, measured the impact, and want to go further
Strong Canadian & US employment law knowledge
HRIS experience (Rippling preferred)
Toronto-based and energized by in-person collaboration — Tues/Wed in office minimum

Responsibilities

Serve as the dedicated HRBP for EPDD managers and senior managers — proactively building relationships, not just showing up in a crisis
Coach leaders through performance conversations, complex ER cases, and difficult people decisions with speed and good judgment
Partner on org health: use data to spot patterns, anticipate friction, and help leaders see around corners as we scale
Support performance management cycles end-to-end — feedback, documentation, PIPs, and exits when needed
Be an approachable and accessible partner for Homies across the team, when they need support or guidance on moments that matter in the employee lifecycle
Own leave management for EPDD employees across Canada and the US — accurate, compliant, and handled with care
Support Canadian immigration cases, partnering with legal counsel and employees through the process
Be the team's subject matter expert on Canadian employment law and market practices
Use AI to improve how you work — automate what can be automated, build what's missing, streamline what's slow