Senior Staff People Technologist
StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels.
As we continue to scale, we're building the operational infrastructure to match — and that starts with our People & Culture team. We're looking for a Senior Staff, People Technologist to serve as the strategic owner of our entire People Tech ecosystem. This role reports to the Senior Manager, People Technology. This is a high-impact, senior IC role that sits at the intersection of HR systems, automation, AI, and organizational enablement.
This role will partner closely with the broader People & Culture team — including People Experience, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and People Business Partners — as well as IT and cross-functional business stakeholders to ensure People Tech systems meet the needs of the entire organization.
StackAdapt is a Remote First company, we are open to candidates located anywhere in Canada for this position.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Support the development and execution of the end-to-end People Technology roadmap, contributing deep technical expertise and a strong POV on prioritization, system administration, integration strategy, and long-term direction across all P&C tools (HRIS, ATS, performance modules, and beyond)
- Lead the centralization and optimization of People Tech systems, identifying efficiency gains and ensuring consistent, scalable processes across the P&C team and employee base
- Design and implement automation and AI-powered workflows across the People Tech stack, accelerating the team's ability to deliver better employee experiences faster
- Act as the primary hub in a hub-and-spoke model, partnering with P&C sub-teams to understand their technology needs and ensuring they are equipped with the tools and processes to operate efficiently
- Build and maintain API integrations and cross-system data flows, ensuring systems communicate effectively and data integrity is maintained across platforms
- Evaluate, recommend, and implement new technologies, staying ahead of the curve on HR tech innovation and advising leadership on strategic tool investments
- People Tech roadmap published and actively maintained within first 90 days
- Reduction in manual processes across at least 2 P&C functions within 6 months
- Stakeholder satisfaction scores from P&C sub-teams on technology support
- Number of automation/AI workflows deployed and adoption rates
- System uptime, data integrity, and integration health metrics
What You'll Bring to the Table
- Demonstrated experience owning and administering a portfolio of HR technology systems, including HRIS, ATS, and performance management platforms
- Deep expertise in automation, AI-powered workflows, and system integrations — including hands-on experience with API design and implementation
- Strong strategic thinking and the ability to support and contribute to a multi-year technology roadmap for senior stakeholders
- Experience operating in a hub-and-spoke or shared-services model, balancing competing stakeholder needs with a clear POV on prioritization
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills — able to translate complex technical concepts into accessible language for non-technical P&C partners
The compensation range listed for this role reflects the expected base salary for candidates located in the posting country based on a global rate. It is informed by market data and the approved budget for this position. StackAdapt maintains different compensation ranges for roles across other countries and regions, and final offers will be aligned to the candidate’s current location. We do not ask candidates about current or prior salary history, and we will not use such information, if volunteered, in setting an offer.
This range represents base salary only. Depending on the role, candidates may also be eligible for additional compensation such as annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Factors Influencing Final Compensation:
- The final compensation offer will be determined by a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the candidate's specific experience, technical skills, knowledge, abilities, and relevant education, licensure, and certifications.
- Other business factors, such as organizational needs and budget alignment, may also be considered in the final offer.
Base Salary Band
$118,400-$162,800 CAD
StackAdapter's Enjoy:
- Highly competitive salary
- Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally
- Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday's off!
- Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
- Health benefits from day one of employment
- Work from home reimbursements
- Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
- Robust training and onboarding program
- Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)
- Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
- An awesome parental leave program
- A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
- Our social and team events!
Please note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on your country of employment and the nature of your engagement. In locations where StackAdapt does not have a legal entity, employment and benefits are administered in accordance with local regulations and partner policies.
StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability, superpower status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process, please let our Talent team know.
We use artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the resume reviews of candidates and assess their fit based on the criteria outlined in the job posting. We do not use AI to make any final hiring or interview decisions.
About StackAdapt
We've been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We've been awarded:
G2 Top Software for 2026
2026 Best Workplaces™ for Young Talent and in Canada by Great Place to Work®
#1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising
2026 Winner in the (CTV/OTT) Product/Platform category for the 2026 ADWEEK Tech Stack Awards
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