Director, People and Culture (SaaS)

TL;DR

Director, People and Culture (SaaS): Shaping the people strategy to support the next stage of growth for an advertising platform with an accent on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and change management. Focus on partnering with senior stakeholders to align people practices with business outcomes and building high-performing teams.

Location: Hybrid (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays on-site in downtown Toronto, Canada)

Salary: $150,000 - $170,000

Company

An advertising platform transforming journey planning and reporting through real-time data and AI capabilities.

What you will do

• Partner with leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and team effectiveness to build high-performing teams.
• Coach managers and senior leaders to enhance leadership capability and performance management.
• Design and implement people initiatives, including talent management and succession planning.
• Guide the organization through growth and transformation, managing change and ambiguity.
• Drive employee experience through engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Lead and manage the People & Operations team, overseeing both HR and Office Operations.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work hybrid in Toronto, Canada
• Experience as an HR Business Partner in tech, SaaS, or high-growth environments.
• Proven track record of coaching senior leaders and managing complex people situations.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational execution.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of how people decisions drive business performance.
• Experience leading change management and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment with a defined hybrid model.
• Comprehensive health benefits including dental, vision, mental health, and professional health services.
• Annual $300 healthcare spending account.
• In-office perks such as meal credits and bi-monthly in-house RMT massages.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including life, AD&D, and long-term disability.

Hiring process

• Virtual screening interview with a Talent Advisor (recorded via BrightHire).
• Virtual interview with a Senior HRBP and the COO focused on leadership and change management.
• Final interview with the CEO and CMO to discuss leadership style and business partnership approach.