O pozici
IDC Human Resources is seeking a confident, strategic, and business-focused Sr. HR Business Partner to join the HR team. This Sr. HR BP will be responsible for consulting and partnering with senior leaders across IDC in areas such as employee relations, performance management, organizational design & development, compensation planning, and recruitment. This role will focus mainly on Sales - Americas, as well as global Marketing and Customer Success teams. They will also serve as a resource to all HR team members globally on HR matters within Canada. This role is based in Canada – remote and includes minimal travel.
Co budeš dělat
- The Sr. HR Business Partner will report into the Senior Director, Sales and Marketing located in the US, and will direct all aspects of HR initiatives for the clients they support.
- Strategic Partnership. Serve as the embedded HR advisor to VP-level leaders across Sales Americas, Global Marketing, and Customer Success — translating business priorities into talent, org, and people strategies.
- Performance & Accountability. Lead performance management end-to-end: coach managers to have honest performance conversations, support the design and delivery of performance improvement plans, and push leaders to make timely, courageous calls on underperformers.
- Talent Assessment & Development. Partner with business leaders on talent assessment using structured evaluation frameworks; build visibility into high-potential populations and create differentiated development plans.
- Sales Compensation Partnership. Consult actively on sales compensation planning cycles — bringing HR perspective to incentive design, quota-setting conversations, and in partnership with Finance and Revenue Operations.
- Employee Relations. Own employee relations matters with sound judgment and appropriate urgency; guide managers through complex situations while managing risk and keeping the business moving. Work proactively with regional hr leaders to resolve issues involving commercial talent in Europe, Middle East, and Asia.
- Organizational Design. Drive organizational effectiveness initiatives including team restructures, role design, and span-of-control reviews in partnership with senior leaders.
- Canadian HR Centre of Expertise. Serve as the primary HR resource for all Canada-based employees across the broader IDG organization, ensuring local employment law compliance and policy alignment.
- HR Operations & AI Integration. Partner with the Sr. HR Director to identify and eliminate manual HR processes; actively support the adoption of AI-assisted HR workflows and tools as they are introduced into the function.
Koho hledáme
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or HR Manager, ideally with direct support of commercial or revenue-generating functions.
- Demonstrated experience advising on sales compensation structures, variable pay programs, or incentive design — or a genuine curiosity and willingness to develop this capability quickly.
- A track record of facilitating structured talent assessments and holding the line with managers on performance decisions, including navigating the discomfort of managing out poor performers.
- Experience facilitating resolutions in a fast-paced, ever changing work environment.
- Ability to work independently and also interact with employees across all levels of the organization
- Confidence engaging and influencing VP-level leaders while also being comfortable
Benefity
- 15 vacation days per year (increases with tenure; carryover allowed)
- 10 paid sick days per year
- 1 week paid new parenting leave
- Flexible work options (remote, part-time, flexible hours)
- Health, dental, vision, and paramedical coverage for you and your family
- Annual healthcare spending account
- Employee Assistance Program for counseling and support
- Best Doctors medical second opinions
- Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company match (up to 4% of salary)
- $75/month technology allowance for home office or phone expenses
- Company-paid cell phone plan
