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About the Role

XR is seeking a high-autonomy, solution-oriented People & Culture Business Partner to act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and take ownership of client groups. This role requires balancing strategic people initiatives with operational, administrative, and office management responsibilities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build cross-functional relationships with business unit leaders to understand operational goals and align talent strategies.
• Identify organizational bottlenecks, interpersonal challenges, and process gaps; develop and execute creative, end-to-end solutions.
• Partner with leadership and Finance to forecast headcount needs, address skill gaps, and implement scalable workforce structures.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives, providing leadership coaching and communication plans.
• Manage operational workflows across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, status changes, and system updates.
• Maintain data integrity in HR Systems (HRIS), generating reports, managing documentation, and tracking HR metrics.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee and manager inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and leave administration.
• Oversee local office operations and facilities administration, including vendor relationships, supplies, building management, health and safety, and space planning.
• Oversee local workplace health and safety compliance under Ontario OHSA, including coordination of JHSC requirements.
• Drive continuous performance management frameworks, goal setting, and talent reviews.
• Identify high-potential talent, design development strategies, and assist leaders with succession planning.
• Analyze employee feedback to implement impactful retention strategies and foster an inclusive culture.
• Provide coaching and investigate employee relations issues, performance plans, and policy interpretations.
• Ensure employment practices adhere to relevant labor laws, industry standards, and internal corporate guidelines.
• Ensure local practices adhere to the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA), Ontario Human Rights Code, and PIPEDA.
• Ensure compliant employment agreements and alignment with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a dedicated HRBP or strategic People Partner capacity.
• Proven track record of driving projects independently from ambiguity to execution with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex problems, weigh risks, and implement sound, pragmatic solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario ESA standards, human rights legislation, OHSA requirements, and contract law principles.
• Willingness and discipline to seamlessly switch between big-picture strategic thinking and detail-oriented administrative execution.
• Experience supporting groups within advertising technology, SaaS, media logistics, or fast-paced digital services environments preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence leaders at all levels.

Skills

• HRIS proficiency
• Data analysis
• Policy interpretation
• Vendor management
• Health and safety compliance
• Performance management
• Succession planning
• Employee relations
• Employment law
• Change management
• Workforce planning
• Communication
• Problem-solving

Location

• Toronto, Ontario

Work Type

• Onsite
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Mid-level

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional certifications such as CPHR or CHRP/CHRL designation (Human Resources Professionals Association) or SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Experience navigating hybrid/remote global workforces across multiple time zones.
• Hands-on proficiency with modern HRIS platforms (Bob, Workable, etc.) and administrative workflows.
• Prior experience managing physical office spaces or facilities coordination alongside HR responsibilities in Ontario preferred.
• Experience supporting media, entertainment technology, SaaS, or advertising services teams preferred.

Salary/Compensations

• $100,000 – $110,000 CAD

About the Company

• XR is the global leader in advertising operations, transforming how advertising is made, managed, and delivered through a single platform connecting production, assets, rights, delivery, and analytics.
• XR is a company revolutionizing the media and creative industries with a cutting-edge platform and AI-driven insights.
• XR has a global reach with over 1,100 talented professionals serving 140 markets.
• XR fosters a culture that celebrates creativity, collaboration, innovation, and out-of-the-box thinking.

Equal Opportunity

• We use AI-assisted screening technology to help review resumes for required skills and qualifications. Final hiring decisions are always made by our human hiring team.