Senior People Partner
KOHO Financial
People & HR
Canada
CAD 110k-140k / year + Equity
Location
KOHO (CAN)
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Remote
Department
People & Culture
Compensation
- Budgeted range for this job CA$110K â CA$140K
At KOHO, we are dedicated to providing pay transparency to all candidates. Compensation at KOHO is determined through various factors including but not limited to: comparable salary market data within Canada, technical skill assessment, a holistic view of previous work history, and internal pay equity with other KOHO team members.
Whatâs in it for you?
đ Opportunity to shape the future of fintech and financially empower a generation of Canadians
đ° Competitive compensation & equity
đ€ Fantastic, Deeply Engaged Team (check out our engagement scores here!)
đŽ Generous vacation + Wellness days + Flex Days + holiday closure
đ» Remote-first environment + coworking support + yearly all hands retreat
đ§ Access to coaching & growth programs
đ¶ Parental top-up & leave policies
đ„ Comprehensive health benefits
đĄ Power-up budgets for books, home office setup, phone & internet, AI tools, and professional development
About KOHO
Weâre on a mission to make financial services better for every Canadian. That means no hidden fees, no predatory interest rates - just financial products designed to help our users spend smart, save more, and build real wealth. Weâre a performance organization with a strong heart: we care deeply about outcomes, and everything ties back to our mission - to financially empower a generation of Canadians.
At KOHO, weâre not your average 9-5. We believe real impact comes from people who are trusted, empowered, and supported to do their best work - without sacrificing their lives to do it. We prioritize work-life integration, not just work-life balance. That means asynchronous collaboration, flexible hours, and a remote-first setup built around autonomy and high trust.
KOHO is entering its next chapter - leaner, smarter, more AI-integrated. Weâre building for impact, not bureaucracy. If you thrive in environments that value clarity, ownership, and bold thinking, youâll fit right in.
About the Role
KOHO is in the middle of a meaningful shift - from a traditional P&C function to a modern People Enablement model. We treat the employee experience the way great product teams treat user experience: with rigor, ownership, and a relentless focus on removing friction.
The Senior People Business Partner is a critical node in that system. You'll work on both strategy and execution - partnering with people managers to build high-performing teams, owning the infrastructure that makes our people operations reliable and scalable, and continuously improving the systems that shape how KOHOnians experience work. Youâll work cross-functionally with Talent and Coaching to achieve our goals.
This is not a support role. It's a builder role for someone who thinks in systems, operates with a high degree of autonomy, and holds themselves accountable to outcomes.
This role reports to the Director, People and Culture.
What You'll Own
Strategic Partnership
Serve as a trusted advisor to people managers across org design, performance, succession, and leadership effectiveness
Bring a data-informed perspective to talent decisions - identifying risks early and shaping proactive responses before they become reactive ones
Contribute to KOHO's 2026 People Enablement strategy, with a particular lens on compensation, performance and the full employee lifecycle
People Operations
Support the full employee journey: from onboarding through transitions, with consistency and care at every stage
Proactively identify opportunities to streamline People Ops workflows, leveraging AI and automation to reduce manual overhead
Ensure BambooHR data accuracy and integrity - you're the steward of the systems people rely on
Compliance
Stay current on legislation, trends, and best practices impacting compensation, benefits, immigration, and people operations in Canada and the US
Translate regulatory changes into clear internal guidance, without bureaucratic overhead
Requirements:
You have 5+ years of experience in People Business Partnering preferably with both Canada and the US markets
You operate comfortably as a strategic owner, accountable for results
Demonstrated analytical abilities, attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple competing tasks and priorities
Exceptional knowledge and understanding of HR policies and processes
Comfort with AI, we are AI Native at KOHO
The budgeted salary range for this role is $110,000-$140,000 CAD / year.
At KOHO, we are dedicated to providing pay transparency to all candidates. Compensation at KOHO is determined through various factors including but not limited to: comparable salary market data within Canada, technical skill assessment, a holistic view of previous work history, and internal pay equity with other KOHO team members.
Description de poste en français
Ă propos du poste
KOHO est en pleine transformation : nous passons dâune fonction RH traditionnelle Ă un modĂšle moderne de People Enablement. Nous abordons lâexpĂ©rience employĂ© comme les meilleures Ă©quipes produit abordent lâexpĂ©rience utilisateur : avec rigueur, sens des responsabilitĂ©s et une obsession pour Ă©liminer les irritants.
Le ou la Partenaire dâaffaires principal(e), Ressources humaines joue un rĂŽle clĂ© dans cette Ă©volution. Vous travaillerez autant sur la stratĂ©gie que sur lâexĂ©cution â en accompagnant les gestionnaires dans la crĂ©ation dâĂ©quipes performantes, en assurant la fiabilitĂ© et lâĂ©volutivitĂ© de nos opĂ©rations RH, et en amĂ©liorant continuellement les systĂšmes qui façonnent lâexpĂ©rience de travail chez KOHO. Vous collaborerez Ă©troitement avec les Ă©quipes Talent et Coaching afin dâatteindre nos objectifs communs.
Il ne sâagit pas dâun rĂŽle de soutien administratif. Câest un rĂŽle de bĂątisseur pour une personne qui pense en systĂšmes, qui fonctionne avec un haut niveau dâautonomie et qui est responsable des rĂ©sultats.
Ce poste relĂšve du Directeur, Personnes et Culture.
Ce que vous prendrez en charge
Partenariat stratégique
Agir à titre de partenaire de confiance auprÚs des gestionnaires en matiÚre de structure organisationnelle, gestion de la performance, planification de la relÚve et efficacité du leadership
Apporter une perspective basĂ©e sur les donnĂ©es aux dĂ©cisions liĂ©es aux talents, en identifiant les risques tĂŽt et en proposant des solutions proactives avant quâils ne deviennent des enjeux rĂ©actifs
Contribuer Ă la stratĂ©gie 2026 de People Enablement chez KOHO, notamment en matiĂšre de rĂ©munĂ©ration, de performance et dâexpĂ©rience employĂ© globale
Opérations RH
Soutenir lâensemble du parcours employĂ© : de lâintĂ©gration jusquâaux transitions, avec cohĂ©rence, efficacitĂ© et empathie
Identifier de façon proactive des occasions dâoptimiser les processus RH, notamment par lâutilisation de lâIA et de lâautomatisation afin de rĂ©duire les tĂąches manuelles
Assurer lâexactitude et lâintĂ©gritĂ© des donnĂ©es dans BambooHR â vous serez responsable des systĂšmes sur lesquels les employĂ©s comptent au quotidien
Conformité
Maintenir une connaissance Ă jour des lois, tendances et meilleures pratiques liĂ©es Ă la rĂ©munĂ©ration, aux avantages sociaux, Ă lâimmigration et aux opĂ©rations RH au Canada et aux Ătats-Unis
Traduire les changements réglementaires en directives internes claires et simples, sans lourdeur bureaucratique
Exigences
Minimum de 5 ans dâexpĂ©rience en partenariat dâaffaires RH, idĂ©alement dans les marchĂ©s canadien et amĂ©ricain
Capacité à agir comme propriétaire stratégique, avec une forte responsabilisation face aux résultats
Excellentes aptitudes analytiques, souci du détail et capacité à gérer plusieurs priorités simultanément
Solide compréhension des politiques et processus RH
Aisance avec lâintelligence artificielle â chez KOHO, nous sommes une organisation AI Native
Rémunération
LâĂ©chelle salariale prĂ©vue pour ce poste est de 110 000 $ Ă 140 000 $ CAD par annĂ©e.
Chez KOHO, nous croyons en la transparence salariale pour tous les candidats. La rĂ©munĂ©ration est Ă©tablie selon plusieurs facteurs, incluant notamment les donnĂ©es de marchĂ© au Canada, lâĂ©valuation des compĂ©tences, lâexpĂ©rience professionnelle globale et lâĂ©quitĂ© interne avec les autres membres de lâĂ©quipe KOHO.
KOHO is for builders.
If youâre energized by challenge, motivated by mission, and want to be part of a team that punches above its weight - we want to hear from you.
The KOHO culture is one of collaboration, creativity, and diverse perspectives. We are committed to building and fostering an inclusive, accessible environment for everyone. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding accessibility needs, please contact peopleaccessibility@koho.ca and the People and Culture team will be happy to help.
AI Disclosure: KOHO uses artificial intelligence (AI) in certain aspects of its recruitment process to screen, assess, or select applicants. For any questions or concerns, please contact us at talent@koho.ca.
Note: this posting is for an existing vacancy that we are seeking to fill.
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Compensation Range: CA$110K - CA$140K