HR People Partner

Role Overview

• 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 and so on), 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

• 3-4 years of professional experience as an HR People Partner/ HR Generalist, preferably within the Tech industry.
• Strong working knowledge of US and Canadian 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.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote, international, and highly operational HR environment.