HR Business Partner

Beacon Software is a permanent capital holding company which acquires and grows essential businesses. We are a profitable series B+ firm that combines great technologists, operators and M&A professionals to accelerate the scale of the ambition of the dozens of businesses we own and operate. We are supported by capital from tier-1 venture capital, crossover, and endowment investors as well as the founders of the leading technology companies from the past decade. We are growing our team in Toronto, San Francisco, and New York. Apply below. This is an exciting and entrepreneurial opportunity to join a fast-paced technology company with a very significant growth trajectory. Beacon Software is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner, with a background working for a high growth technology company. This individual will manage and oversee the HR function, at Beacon and across our acquired companies. This role is suited for an entrepreneurial individual with a strong HR and people’s operations background. The role involves building and subsequently optimizing processes, working across companies, and building/improving the company’s existing HR processes. The individual will report to Beacon's VP Business Operations and will work closely with the company's COO&CPO as well as the Group CPO’s across the different industry pods where Beacon owns companies. To succeed in this role, this individual should be an enthusiastic and energetic self-starter with strong attention to detail. The ability to multitask and manage multiple projects at the same time will be an important asset. We are seeking a collaborative professional who likes to put forward suggestions and ideas on how to improve the status quo and create best-practices. Teamwork and positivity are key foundations of this growing finance group’s culture and ethos. As Beacon continues to grow, there is significant opportunity for growth, both individually and for the HR department. Responsibilities Partner closely with the executive team to align Beacon’s people strategy aligned with business priorities and execution - both at the parent level of Beacon, in addition to the businesses Beacon partners with. Build and drive annual or multi-year people, org, and talent strategies tied to business goals. Advise leaders on talent planning, retention, leadership capability, and change management. Coach managers and leaders on performance management, feedback, development planning, employee engagement, and leading through change. Own or support employee relations matters, including performance issues, conflict resolution, and sensitive employee concerns. Run or improve core people programs such as onboarding, performance cycles, review processes, manager calibrations, compensation planning, engagement surveys, and career frameworks. Oversee and improve end-to-end People Operations across the workforce lifecycle, from candidate and hiring operations through onboarding and offboarding. Own workforce data integrity and operational controls, including documentation, auditability, and readiness for compliance or SOX-relevant requirements. Oversee People systems and vendors, including ATS, HRIS, onboarding, payroll, and benefits tools, ensuring reliability and strong handoffs. Qualifications 7–12+ years of progressive HR / People experience, including significant experience in HRBP or People Operations roles; one role specifically asks for leadership of complex global teams. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred, especially in an HR-related field, or equivalent experience. Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business strategy into people, org, and talent decisions. Proven experience partnering with senior leaders, executives, founders, or C-suite stakeholders on complex organizational and people topics. Working across multiple offices / geographies is a plus. Deep knowledge across core HR disciplines such as talent management, org design, employee relations, performance mana