People Business Partner Leader – Apple – Toronto, ON

Toronto is home to one of Apple’s most strategically significant leadership roles in Canada. As People Business Partner Leader for Canada, you’ll sit at the intersection of Apple’s global people vision and the on-the-ground reality of its Canadian operations — working with executives, senior leaders, and a team of People Business Partners to shape how Apple’s workforce grows, thrives, and delivers.

This is not a transactional HR role. You’ll be driving people strategy, influencing organizational culture, building leadership capability, and ensuring that every initiative — from talent development to employee experience — connects meaningfully to Apple’s business objectives across Retail and corporate sites in Canada.

About the Role: People Business Partner Leader

In this senior leadership position, you’ll serve as both a coach and a trusted strategic advisor to Apple’s Canadian leadership team. Your remit spans organizational effectiveness, people strategy design, and the execution of initiatives that support the entire employee lifecycle. You’ll draw on Apple’s broader People ecosystem to deliver an integrated, future-oriented approach to workforce engagement and development.

Leading a team of People Business Partners, you’ll foster a culture of constant learning while maintaining a sharp focus on measurable business impact. You’ll balance high-level strategic thinking with day-to-day operational realities — navigating complexity, managing tension between competing priorities, and driving decisions grounded in both data and genuine people insight.

Benefits and Salary

The base pay range for this role is $188,300 to $282,400 CAD, with your actual pay depending on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. In Ontario, qualified candidates can expect a hiring rate up to the midpoint of the range, with exceptional candidates potentially earning up to the maximum. Beyond base salary, Apple offers a comprehensive total compensation package that includes eligibility for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a discount, and potential discretionary bonuses or commission. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounts on Apple products and services, and tuition reimbursement for qualifying educational expenses. Relocation assistance may also be available for this role.

Responsibilities

This role demands strategic breadth and operational depth in equal measure. As People Business Partner Leader, you’ll be simultaneously shaping the long-term people agenda and ensuring that today’s workforce challenges are met with thoughtful, timely solutions. Here’s what the work looks like day to day:

• Design and implement critical people initiatives aligned to the short and long-term needs of Apple Retail and corporate Canada
• Build and lead a high-performing team of People Business Partners, cultivating a culture of continuous learning and strong business impact
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior and executive leaders, creating solutions and recommendations across the full people agenda
• Develop organizational talent through mentoring, feedback, stretch assignments, and structured development pathways
• Assess organizational effectiveness across all aspects of the employee lifecycle in collaboration with key People team partners
• Operate as an influential member of the Canada Leadership team, contributing a people perspective to business decisions
• Anticipate risks and shape strategy by understanding internal and external business trends and translating them into actionable people plans
• Build inclusive, high-performing teams by establishing common goals, encouraging open dialogue, and fostering a genuine sense of belonging

Requirements / Skills

Apple is looking for a senior HR leader who combines deep strategic thinking with the interpersonal credibility to influence at the executive level. You bring a track record of delivering people programs that move the needle on culture, capability, and business performance — and you thrive in complex, ambiguous environments.

• 12+ years of experience as a strategic HR Business Partner, with demonstrated impact at a senior level
• Proven people leadership skills, with experience managing and developing HR teams
• Ability to connect people initiatives to strategic objectives, creating alignment and measurable impact
• Resilience and drive to see initiatives through to full potential, even in the face of ambiguity or setbacks
• Forward-looking mindset — the ability to anticipate organizational needs while managing present-day priorities
• Bilingual in French and English is a preferred asset for this Canada-wide role
• Organizational agility — skilled at connecting people across all levels to drive what matters most

How to Apply

To apply, use the link below to access the official Apple job posting. Make sure your resume is current and reflects your strategic HR leadership experience before submitting.

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