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Head of Global People Operations

Banyan Software - Toronto, ON, Canada - In-office - posted 2026-07-24

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Banyan Software is seeking a Head of Global People Operations to build an AI-native people operations engine from the ground up. This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role overseeing all aspects of HR infrastructure, systems, and processes across Banyan's global headquarters and 100+ portfolio companies. Key responsibilities include: • Lead the selection, implementation, and governance of a modern, AI-enabled global HRIS platform, managing RFP, vendor evaluation, configuration, data migration, integrations, and rollout in partnership with IT. • Design and deliver core people processes across the full employee lifecycle—hiring, onboarding, transitions, offboarding, and employee service—with a focus on standardization, automation, and AI-driven efficiency. • Own global compensation programs and annual cycles, including job architecture, leveling, benchmarking, pay equity analysis, and decision frameworks that reduce escalations. • Build the operational infrastructure enabling Banyan's decentralized HRBP model, including HRIS governance, people services workflows, policy documentation, and tools that support portfolio company HR teams. • Establish and maintain HR policies and global employment compliance posture, partnering with Legal on employment law, data privacy, and jurisdictional requirements across North America, UK, EU, and APAC. • Identify and execute high-value AI and automation use cases across talent acquisition, onboarding, employee service, and compensation cycles. Evaluate tools, configure workflows, and measure impact. • Own talent acquisition systems infrastructure—ATS configuration, recruiting workflow automation, candidate data integrity, and integrations with the broader HRIS. • Build global people analytics capability, defining key metrics, shipping dashboards, and generating predictive insights on attrition, hiring, compensation, and engagement. • Own benefits execution infrastructure, systems, and operational workflows supporting global benefits delivery and integration with HR systems. • Build and lead a high-performing global team, setting priorities, establishing operating rhythms, and maintaining execution excellence. Banyan Software is a permanent-capital software holding company founded in 2016, headquartered in Atlanta, operating 100+ portfolio companies globally. The company is Great Place to Work Certified, a five-time Inc. 5000 honoree, and a top 10 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 company.

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