People Business Partner, CoLab Software

• This role is for someone who thrives on autonomy, figures things out without being asked, and takes ownership from day one
• If you’ve worked in a fast-paced environment and want to help shape how a modern People function runs at a high-growth company, this is your opportunity
• You have a strong foundation in HR operations and people programs, ideally in a scale-up or high-growth setting
• You don’t need hand-holding, but you do want context and collaboration
• You’re confident in owning the details, whether leading onboarding for a new cohort, navigating the latest benefits policy, or coordinating a cross-border work permit, and you communicate clearly and respectfully, even when things get complex
• You care deeply about helping people thrive at work, and you bring structure, empathy, and good judgment to everything you do
• 3+ years in a People Ops, HRBP, or similar role
• Experience running onboarding, benefits, and compliance workflows
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to self-manage and prioritize across tasks
• Clear written and verbal communication, with a high attention to detail
• Experience interpreting and applying employment law and standards
• Comfortable working in office at our St. John’s, NL, OR Toronto, Ontario offices
• Frequently cited statistics show that people who identify with historically marginalized groups are likely to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to help us break that statistic and apply even if you don’t meet every single qualification — your potential is what matters most to us

Desirable

• As our People Business Partner, you’ll play a critical role in building the foundation that helps CoLab scale while keeping things human
• This is a new role created to support our growth, and you’ll be the go-to person for core people operations, employee support, and all the pieces that make the day-to-day experience at CoLab smooth, compliant, and meaningful
• You’ll manage everything from onboarding and benefits, to performance cycles, compensation logistics, and ad hoc people programs
• You’ll also provide backup support for our People Ops Manager and Employee Experience Lead and occasionally jump in on recruiting coordination, references, and employer branding
• Owning core people operations: onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, performance and compliance
• Partnering with managers as a trusted advisor on team performance, feedback practices, employee relations, and other people related needs
• Leading or supporting our approach to performance reviews, total rewards, and policy updates
• Assisting with payroll administration as needed
• Managing day to day employee questions and provide people-related support across teams, ensuring clear guidance on policies, benefits
• Supporting PR/work permit coordination and documentation
• Pitching in on recruitment logistics (e.g. reference checks, scheduling) as needed
• Collaborating with the Employee Experience Lead on office operations, events, and employee initiatives