Senior People Partner - Canada

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:

As the Senior People Partner for G&A functions, you’ll be more than a traditional HR Business Partner—you'll play a strategic role in shaping the teams that underpin Samsara's continued global growth. You will be a trusted advisor, proactively partnering with senior leaders across Finance, Legal, People Operations, and other critical G&A teams, ensuring organizational effectiveness and fostering a high-performance culture as we scale.

In this senior individual contributor role, you’ll collaborate closely with executive leadership to design teams that combine agility with operational excellence, enabling Samsara to move quickly and maintain discipline in execution. You'll shape talent strategies, enhance leadership effectiveness, and support our culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in Canada.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment, and mastery of your craft in a hyper-growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together, and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

In this role, you will:

Strategic Advisory and Organizational Design

• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders in G&A functions, identifying opportunities and solutions to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Proactively design and optimize organizational structures that support agility, innovation, and scalable growth, balancing speed with execution discipline.
• Anticipate talent needs, shaping strategies to attract, retain, and develop top-tier talent to drive sustained high performance.

High-Performance Culture and Leadership Development

• Champion Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team), embedding these into the daily experience of teams.
• Implement leadership development and coaching programs that enhance management effectiveness, build strong succession plans, and support career growth across G&A teams.
• Foster an environment of continuous feedback, accountability, and empowerment to enable employees to reach their fullest potential.

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Leverage people analytics to provide actionable insights to senior leaders, guiding strategic decisions related to talent, organization design, and performance management.
• Use data-driven approaches to proactively address challenges related to retention, engagement, and team effectiveness, ensuring sustained organizational health.
• Continuously measure and improve how organizational structures impact business performance and employee experience.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 8+ years of strategic HR business partnering experience, ideally supporting G&A functions in high-growth, global, or matrixed organizations.
• Proven ability to influence and build trust with senior executives, navigating complex organizational dynamics with confidence and clarity.
• Demonstrated expertise in organizational design, leadership development, performance management, diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, and talent management strategies.
• Experience utilizing data and analytics to drive informed decisions and strategic organizational improvements.
• Strong problem-solving, consulting, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills.
• Highly adaptable, with a proven track record of thriving in fast-paced, rapidly evolving environments.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work remotely while maintaining strong visibility and influence.
• Ability to travel occasionally to Samsara offices or events as required.

An ideal candidate also has:

• Master's degree or MBA.
• Experience working within technology or similar innovative, high-growth sectors.
• Proficiency with Workday, Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.), and Tableau.

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Benefits

Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.

Accommodations

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or click hereif you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

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