Fractional VP, People & Culture

We are seeking an experienced Vice President, People & Culture to join our leadership team and shape the next phase of our employee experience and organizational development. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will shape and lead the evolution of our people strategy, culture, programs and systems, to support a growing, globally distributed organization. You will lead the People and Culture team of six across Canada and India, provide coaching and guidance, and hold the team accountable for effective execution across programs and initiatives.

This role requires deep expertise and a results‑focused approach to scaling people programs, aligning people initiatives with business goals, fostering leadership cohesion, and reinforcing a strong, values‑driven culture.

• Champion a values-driven culture across global teams, fostering connection, engagement, and retention.
• Partner with the CEO and executive team to align people strategy with long-term business objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance on organizational design, change management, and cultural consistency as the company scales.
• Elevate the employee experience through structured feedback, benchmarking, and continuous improvement practices.

• Lead and optimize core People systems, including performance management, goal setting, and feedback processes.
• Consistently assess and ensure our total rewards remain competitive, including compensation benchmarking, benefits strategy, and engagement metrics.
• Maintain clear, up-to-date policies and frameworks that reflect company values and support consistency.
• Champion scalable, technology-enabled processes that drive effective performance, goal-setting, and operations.

• Equip managers with the knowledge, skills, training, and tools to build and sustain high‑performing teams.
• Partner with senior leaders on compensation, performance, and team dynamics, supplying the right information, frameworks, and operating procedures to enable effective decision-making.
• Lead succession planning and key‑talent retention initiatives through proactive, forward‑looking actions.

• Advise on workforce planning, role design, and organizational modeling to support thoughtful, sustainable growth.
• Oversee and guide employer brand, candidate experience, and hiring practices so we consistently attract the right talent, deliver a great candidate journey, and continuously refine how we hire.

• 15+ years of progressive People and Culture experience, including senior leadership or executive roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, with advanced education, such as an MBA or relevant leadership or business certifications is preferred.
• Experience in tech or SaaS environments, ideally within scaling organizations of 100+ employees.
• Proven success designing and executing people strategies that align with business goals across performance management, total rewards, and leadership development.
• Strong background in organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy.
• High level of comfort advising executives and navigating complex people-related matters with sound judgment and discretion.
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, engagement surveys, and people analytics tools.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and pragmatic execution.

This role is open to either a part‑time employee or a fractional engagement. Our priority is finding the right long‑term executive, and we are flexible on engagement structure for the right individual. Engagement terms will be finalized based on the selected model. Fractional engagements are structured on an annual contract.

At Binary Stream, we recognize the importance of competitive compensation. We benchmark annually against Canada’s tech sector to ensure our salary ranges remain current and compelling.

The compensation and benefits outlined below apply to employee engagements. Compensation for fractional engagements Is structured separately on an annual contract.

Base Salary Hiring Range: $155,000 -…