HR People Partner

About This Role

This HR People Partner role supports the entire employee lifecycle for US and Canadian employees, ensuring compliance with local legislation and providing high-touch employee relations support. The role acts as a trusted partner to managers and employees, supporting strategic people initiatives and detailed HR operations. It suits an experienced and passionate individual committed to personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers on employee relations matters, providing guidance and ensuring consistent HR support
• Manage the full employee lifecycle across the US and Canada (background check, pre-boarding, onboarding, offboarding, exit interviews, completing I-9 and E-Verify processes), ensuring compliance and a positive employee experience
• Process promotions, bonuses, employment verification letters, and contract extensions in partnership with Payroll, Finance, and Legal
• Maintain accurate HR administration and documentation across the entire HR cycle, including HRIS (BambooHR), personnel records, and internal Wiki content
• Maintain and update US and Canadian employee handbooks in line with local labor law requirements
• Manage US and CAD immigration cases with attorneys to support internal and international mobility in the company and ensure compliance with local regulations
• Implement global HR programs locally, develop and maintain local HR policies and processes in line with labor law requirements
• Partner with Accounting and Legal teams on compensation changes, invoicing, budget approvals, audits, and compliance-related activities
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives and local HR projects, including office events, team building, and Local All-Hands meetings
• Collaborate closely with the People Partner team to drive operational efficiency, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Partner cross-functionally with Recruiting, IT, Payroll, Finance, and Legal to deliver a seamless employee experience across the US and Canada

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of US employment law, including termination practices, compliance requirements, and employee documentation standards
• Hands-on experience managing the full employee lifecycle in a fast-paced, remote environment
• Proficiency with HRIS and ATS systems (e.g., BambooHR, Pinpoint, Checkr, JIRA or similar platforms)
• Solid understanding of onboarding, offboarding, background check and HR compliance processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with high attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with employees at all levels
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism