People Business Partner
@ Lightspeed Commerce

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
CA$100,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 20 hours ago

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About the Role

Lightspeed Commerce is looking for a People Business Partner to join our North America People and Culture team on a 1 year contract. In this role, you will be the main contact for all people-related projects, partnering with key stakeholders and leaders to execute a strategic people plan that meets the needs of our growing teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Provide strategic leadership to leaders, stakeholders and the People & Culture team.
  • Act as a trusted advisor and coach for leadership.
  • Serve as the first line of contact for employee relations issues.
  • Drive proactive discussions using People data with business leaders.
  • Partner on employee initiatives including career and talent development, employee engagement, and compensation.
  • Lead special projects and organizational design activities such as succession planning and workforce planning.

What You Need to Bring

  • Extensive HR Generalist and People Business Partner experience in a software technology company.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in HR or a related discipline.
  • Experience with large, global, complex projects.
  • Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills.
  • Knowledge of US labour regulations and employment legislation in Canada and the US.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and strong employee engagement strategies.
  • Ability to switch between strategic planning and tactical execution.

What’s In It For You?

At Lightspeed Commerce, you can expect:

  • A flexible hybrid environment (3 days in office per week).
  • Real career opportunities in a growing company.
  • The Lightspeed RSU program where all are owners.
  • Unlimited paid time off, strong health benefits and wellness programs.
  • Additional perks including transit fee coverage, paid parental leave, LinkedIn Learning access, and volunteer days.

About Lightspeed Commerce

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed Commerce powers businesses globally with its cloud commerce platform. Listed on the NYSE and TSX, Lightspeed serves merchants in over 100 countries and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free workplace.

Key skills/competency

HR Generalist, Employee Relations, Strategic Leadership, Coaching, Communication, Talent Development, Workforce Planning, Organizational Design, Diversity, Data-Driven

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How to Get Hired at Lightspeed Commerce

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Lightspeed Commerce: Understand their mission, culture, and tech initiatives.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight strategic HR and project management experience.
  • Showcase people skills: Emphasize coaching and employee relations abilities.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice discussing complex HR projects and leadership experiences.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review HR software and data systems.
Study US and Canadian labour regulations.
Prepare case studies of HR projects.
Update skills on organizational design tools.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you managed conflict.
Explain your approach to coaching leaders.
How do you handle difficult employee conversations?
Share an example of strategic problem-solving.

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