DescriptionActiveState is seeking a skilled Senior HR Manager to lead and manage all aspects of our human resources function. This role is critical in fostering a high-performing, inclusive, and engaged workplace culture that supports our mission to deliver innovative solutions to our customers.
Reporting to the CFO, you will manage culture-building initiatives, performance management, compliance and employee relations. You will act as a trusted advisor to leadership and a champion for employees, ensuring that HR policies and practices align with the company's goals and values.
We are a group of dynamic and ego-less people and we are looking for individuals who challenge the status quo and bring fresh ideas to the table. We mentor and support each other, with the goal of building a strong collaborative team. If you have a great idea, then we want to know about it.
ActiveState has a long history of success, and the ideal candidate will be joining at a pivotal time as we accelerate our next chapter of growth by leveraging our technical core competencies and brand with the ActiveState Platform.
This position is available to remote workers anywhere in Western North America
You are an experienced and passionate HR professional with a proven track record of creating and implementing effective people strategies in fast-paced environments. With a deep understanding of HR best practices and regulations in Canada and the US, you bring a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution to drive organizational success.
You excel at building trust and fostering open communication across all levels of an organization. You are approachable, empathetic, and solutions-oriented, with a natural ability to balance employee needs and business goals. Your experience in the SaaS or tech industry gives you unique insights into the challenges and opportunities of supporting a dynamic, innovative team.
You thrive in environments that require adaptability and creativity, and you are always looking for ways to enhance employee engagement, inclusion, and professional growth. If you're ready to lead the HR function in a growing SaaS company and make a meaningful impact on our team and culture, this role is for you!
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR initiatives that align with our core values and contribute to enhanced employee engagement and business outcomes
• Develop and implement strategies to promote an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace culture
• Ensure ActiveState complies with all Canadian and US labour laws, regulations and reporting requirements, proactively addressing HR related legal and compliance issues.
• Develop, implement and manage best practice HR policies, processes and procedures balancing company objectives and compliance requirements while providing a great employee experience
• Implement and manage HR systems, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Develop career path frameworks, including job family mapping, to ensure all employees have clear and achievable growth opportunities
• Design and manage performance review processes, goal setting, and employee development plans
• Manage and administer best practice compensation, benefits and rewards programs to attract, motivate and retain top talent
• Develop and present regular reports to leadership on HR initiatives and their impact, including tracking and reporting on key metrics
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices and recommend opportunities for improvement
• Serve as a point of contact for employees, addressing concerns and fostering open communication

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Master's degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with experience in both Canadian and US operating environments
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and US employment and labour laws, regulations, and best practices
• Experience in the SaaS or technology industry is highly preferred
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and tools; familiarity with modern tech and remote work tools is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Empathetic, approachable, and solution-oriented
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities
• Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to problem-solving

About ActiveStateActiveState has a collaborative, respectful, and professional culture. We're all about working together to find the best solutions, and making sure that the experience of doing so is positive for everyone involved. There is a commitment from the CEO on down to making work at ActiveState a great experience for all.
Our Company is a team of 60+ and growing. We maintain a set of core, overlapping hours, but we're flexible with specific start and end times and are understanding about appointments and life events.We exist to enable teams to improve their security posture and increase developer productivity so they can deliver secure, working applications faster using a single, integrated platform that tames open source complexities
Our vision is to free organizations to create, maintain, and share software without limits. Our mission is to deliver open source management at scale.
Delivering an integrated, end-to-end platform, combined with a customer-obsessed team, ActiveState equips businesses with the speed and confidence they need to achieve their goals.Please submit your contact info, resume, and cover letter below. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for everyone at ActiveState and we welcome applicants from all walks of life. Even if you don't feel you meet every exact requirement, we still would love to hear from you and why you think you would be an awesome addition to our team and we encourage you to apply.