About the Role & Team
​​IDC Human Resources is seeking a confident, strategic, and business-focused Sr. HR Business Partner to join the HR team.  This Sr. HR BP will be responsible for consulting and partnering with senior leaders across IDC in areas such as employee relations, performance management, organizational design & development, compensation planning, and recruitment.  This role will focus mainly on Sales - Americas, as well as global Marketing and Customer Success teams. They will also serve as a resource to all HR team members globally on HR matters within Canada. This role is based in Canada – remote and includes minimal travel.​ 
 
What You’ll Do

​The Sr. HR Business Partner will report into the Senior Director, Sales and Marketing located in the US, and will direct all aspects of HR initiatives for the clients they support.
IDCHuman Resources is looking for a commercially sharp, people-first Senior HR Business Partner who is equally at home in a strategic conversation with a VP and rolling up their sleeves to get things done. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role where you will be the primary HR partner for Sales Americas, Global Marketing, and Customer Success — three functions that sit at the commercial heart of IDC.   What sets this role apart is the blend of  influence and operational ownership. If you are energized by ambiguity, motivated by building something better, and want a seat at the table where business decisions are made, this is your role.   This role is fully remote within Canada and includes minimal travel.   

The Sr. HR Business Partner will learn the IDC Commercial business and understand it’s goals and challenges in order to translate business objectives into the appropriate HR actions and initiatives including:
Strategic Partnership. Serve as the embedded HR advisor to VP-level leaders across SalesAmericas, Global Marketing, and Customer Success — translating business priorities into talent, org, and people strategies. Performance & Accountability. Lead performance management end-to-end: coach managers to have honest performance conversations, support the design and delivery of performance improvement plans, and push leaders to make timely, courageous calls on underperformers. 
Talent Assessment & Development. Partner with business leaders on talent assessment using structured evaluation frameworks; build visibility into high-potential populations and create differentiated development plans. 
Sales Compensation Partnership. Consult actively on sales compensation planning cycles — bringing HR perspective to incentive design, quota-setting conversations, and in partnership with Finance and Revenue Operations.
Employee Relations. Own employee relations matters with sound judgment and appropriate urgency; guide managers through complex situations while managing risk and keeping the business moving. Work proactively with regional hr leaders to resolve issues involving commercial talent in Europe,MiddleEast, and Asia.
Organizational Design. Drive organizational effectiveness initiatives including team restructures, role design, and span-of-control reviews in partnership with senior leaders. 
Canadian HR Centre of Expertise. Serve as the primary HR resource for all Canada-based employees across the broader IDG organization, ensuring local employment law compliance and policy alignment. 
HR Operations & AI Integration. Partner with theSr.HR Director to identify and eliminate manual HR processes; actively support the adoption of AI-assisted HR workflows and tools as they are introduced into the function. ​

What You Bring

• ​​5+ years of progressive HR experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or HR Manager, ideally with direct support of commercial or revenue-generating functions. 

• ​Demonstrated experience advising on sales compensation structures, variable pay programs, or incentive design — or a genuine curiosity and willingness to develop this capability quickly. 

• ​A track record of facilitating structured talent assessments and holding the line with managers on performance decisions, including navigating the discomfort of managing out poor performers.  

• ​Experience facilitating resolutions in a fast-paced, ever changing work environment. 

• ​Ability to work independently and also interact with employees across all levels of the organization 

• ​Confidence engaging and influencing VP-level leaders while also being comfortable handling administrative HR tasks without escalating everything upward. 

• ​Familiarity with Canadian employment law and HR compliance requirements (multi-province experience is a plus). 

• ​Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365; experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and HRIS platforms — iCIMS and UKG experience is a bonus. 

• ​An orientation toward continuous improvement: you should be genuinely excited about AI tools reducing manual HR work, freeing you to focus on higher-value partnership. 

• ​Excellent communication and facilitation skills — written, verbal, and in the room with senior stakeholders.​ 
• Located in Eastern or Central time zone.

Why This Role Stands Out
At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions.

Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand.

What We Offer

• • 15 vacation days per year (increases with tenure; carryover allowed)
  • 10 paid sick days per year
  • 1 week paid new parenting leave
  • Flexible work options (remote, part-time, flexible hours)
  • Health, dental, vision, and paramedical coverage for you and your family
  • Annual healthcare spending account
  • Employee Assistance Program for counseling and support
  • Best Doctors medical second opinions
  • Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with company match (up to 4% of salary)
  • $75/month technology allowance for home office or phone expenses
  • Company-paid cell phone plan

Compensation Transparency

At IDC, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. Employees are compensated equitably for their work, aligned with their skills and experience. Salary and incentive structures are determined through a rigorous process that considers experience, education, certifications, role-specific requirements, internal equity, and verified U.S. market data from an independent third-party partner.

The expected total annual compensation, depending on location and experience, is between $135,000-$144,000 CAD, inclusive of base salary and variable compensation.
Equal Opportunity Employer

IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify.