People Business Partner

Jobber
Kitchener-WaterlooPosted 27 March 2026

Job Description

People Business Partner DO YOU WANT TO HELP BUILD AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE VERY BEST PEOPLE CAN DO AMAZING WORK? Then Jobber might be the place for you! We’re looking for a People Business Partner to be part of our People department. Jobber exists to help people in small businesses be successful. We work with small home service businesses, like your local plumbers, painters, and landscapers, to transform the way service is delivered through technology. With Jobber they can quote, schedule, invoice, and collect payments from their customers while providing an easy and professional customer experience. Running a small business today isn’t like it used to be—the way we consume and deliver service is changing rapidly, technology is evolving, and customers expect more. That’s why we put the power and flexibility in their hands to run their businesses how, where, and when they want! Our culture of transparency, inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation has been recognized by Great Place to Work, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and more. Jobber has also been named on the Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Top Growing Companies list, and Deloitte Canada’s Technology Fast 50™, Enterprise Fast 15, and Technology Fast 500™ lists. With an Executive team that has over thirty years of industry experience of leading the way, we’ve come a long way from our first customer in 2011—but we’ve just scratched the surface of what we want to accomplish for our customers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkfZmHrRLx4&list=PLoktA_D-2UEnxMLfCe93bANKXVXd2bdN8&index=24. The Team: The People team at Jobber builds an environment where exceptional people can do their best work. From your first conversation with Talent Attraction, to our thoughtfully designed onboarding experience, to ongoing partnership with a People Business Partner, our goal is to help Jobberinos grow, thrive, and do meaningful work. We operate as strategic partners to the business, balancing empathy and rigour, data and judgment, and today’s needs with tomorrow’s growth. The Role: Reporting to the Manager, People & Planning, the People Business Partner (PBP) is a strategic partner to a designated business unit, enabling teams and leaders to perform at their best as Jobber continues to scale. In this role, you’ll work closely with senior leaders and people managers to shape and execute people strategies that drive performance, engagement, and sustainable growth. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, coach, and change leader, bringing a deep understanding of the business alongside strong people expertise. To be successful, you are not just a partner to the business, but an embedded member of it. You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity, influencing without authority, and balancing the needs of individuals, leaders, and the organization as a whole. You operate independently, while also collaborating closely with the broader People team to ensure consistency, equity, and impact across Jobber. As a People Business Partner, you will: - Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers, providing coaching and guidance across the full employee lifecycle, including performance management, development, engagement, compensation, organizational design, and employee relations. - Manage and resolve complex employee matters with empathy, sound judgment, and a strong understanding of employment practices and risk. - Translate Jobber’s People strategy into meaningful action within your business unit, leveraging existing programs and creating new solutions where gaps exist. - Partner with leaders on change management initiatives, supporting teams through growth, transformation, and evolving ways of working. - Analyze people data and metrics to proactively identify trends in engagement, performance, retention, and workforce health; deliver clear, actionable insights that inform leadership decision-making. - Collaborate closely with colleagues across the People team (Talent Development, Total Rewa ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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