Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
Location: Canada - Remote Working
Reports to: Global Leader, HR Business Partners
Time Zone: West Coast Preferred
Compensation: 85,000 – 115,000 CAD + Bonus
Why Join Extreme Networks
There has never been a better time to join Extreme Networks. Through strategic acquisitions and an expanded go-to-market strategy, we have significantly broadened our portfolio and unlocked tremendous opportunities for growth across regions.
Recognized as a Technology Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant, Extreme is equally committed to building an inclusive, people-first culture. Diversity, inclusion, and equality are core to who we are. We believe employees thrive because of their differences—not despite them—and we are proud to foster an environment where every Extremist can do their best work.
Role Overview
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) plays a critical role in aligning people strategy with business objectives for designated stakeholder groups. This individual acts as a trusted
advisor to leaders, partnering closely with the broader HR team to deliver high-impact people solutions.
The HRBP anticipates and assesses workforce priorities through thoughtful business and people planning, needs assessment, and action planning. With strong business acumen and collaborative instincts, the HRBP navigates complex, global environments while delivering pragmatic,
value-added HR solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with business leaders to align people strategy with organizational and corporate goals
- Serve as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters, including workforce planning, organizational design, and change management
- Lead and support core HR programs and processes, including performance management, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, and talent development
- Diagnose organizational health using data and analytics, including engagement trends, retention risks, and compensation insights
- Design and implement scalable people frameworks, processes, and best practices to support growth and new product initiatives
- Coach leaders to build strong, engaged teams and effectively manage performance and careers
- Drive global HR initiatives and programs with strong program management discipline
- Collaborate seamlessly with Centers of Excellence and HR Operations to deliver integrated solutions
- Address employee relations and compliance matters with urgency, sound judgment, and a people-first mindset
- Leverage Generative AI tools to automate routine tasks and enable greater focus on strategic HR consulting and advisory work
- Maintain the highest level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, with specialized education or training in Human Resources or a related field
- 9+ years of core HR Business Partner experience, in fast-paced, global technology organizations, agile working with a sense of urgency aligned to commitments and deadlines
- 5+ years of experience building and scaling HR models, frameworks, people processes, and best practices
- 5+ years of experience advising senior leaders on organizational design and change management to support evolving business needs
- 5+ years of experience leveraging data and analytics to produce and interpret people metrics, compensation analyses, and organizational diagnostics
- 5+ years of experience assessing, attracting, and developing top talent, including designing or supporting career leveling and performance management frameworks
- 5+ years of experience working across multiple time zones with distributed, hybrid, and global teams, with sensitivity to local practices and cultures
- 7+ years of experience managing and delivering complex HR programs in a highly committed, agile, fast paced, execution-focused, hands-on environment
- 5+ years of experience handling employee relations matters and ensuring employment law compliance
About Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable people and organizations to advance. We push the boundaries of technology by leveraging machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation.
With more than 50,000 customers worldwide, our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and industry-leading services help organizations accelerate digital transformation and deliver progress like never before.
Learn more at www.extremenetworks.com, or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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