Human Resources Business Partner
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Senior HR Generalist, or comparable consultative role supporting business leaders.
- Demonstrated experience advising and coaching leaders on employee relations, performance management, talent, and organizational change.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR practices.
- Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and evolving business environment.
- Strong analytical, communication, and technology skills, including experience with HRIS platforms, workforce data, and Microsoft 365.
- Serve as the primary People & Culture partner for an assigned portfolio of business leaders and functions, developing an understanding of business objectives, workforce needs, and operational challenges.
- Advise and coach leaders on people-related decisions, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, talent management, and leadership effectiveness.
- Partner with leaders to identify current and future workforce needs and provide guidance on organizational structure, role design, team effectiveness, and workforce transitions.
- Build trusted relationships with leaders while appropriately challenging assumptions and providing objective, practical HR guidance.
- Support talent and succession planning, talent reviews, identification of critical roles and high-potential employees, and development of succession pipelines.
- Partner with leaders on employee development, career planning, internal mobility, and retention strategies.
- Support performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, calibration, coaching, and performance improvement.
- Identify organizational capability gaps and use workforce data and insights to develop recommendations and solutions with business leaders.
- Provide guidance and coaching to managers on workplace concerns, performance issues, policy interpretation, corrective action, employee separations, and other employee relations matters.
- Conduct or support workplace investigations involving employee complaints, concerns, policy violations, and other workplace matters.
- Ensure employee relations matters are handled consistently, appropriately documented, and escalated when necessary.
- Maintain awareness of applicable employment laws and regulatory requirements and partner with internal stakeholders and external employment counsel as appropriate.
- Support organizational change initiatives, restructures, workforce transitions, business integrations, and other transformation activities, including those resulting from mergers and acquisitions.
- Partner with leaders to assess the people impact of organizational changes and develop practical implementation and communication strategies.
- Support the integration of employees, teams, processes, and organizational practices while helping leaders navigate change and maintain employee engagement.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experiences as the organization evolves.
- Serve as the People & Culture functional lead for one or more HR practice areas based on business needs and individual expertise, providing subject matter guidance within assigned areas.
- Develop tools, resources, processes, and recommended practices within assigned functional areas and promote consistent application across the organization.
- Provide education, guidance, and support to managers and People & Culture colleagues within assigned areas of expertise.
- Partner with HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Payroll, HRIS, and other People & Culture functions to deliver an effective employee and manager experience.
- Partner on compensation, promotion, workforce planning, and other people processes in collaboration with appropriate internal stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR programs, policies, processes, and manager self-service capabilities.
- Participate in broader People & Culture initiatives and projects and perform other related duties as required.
- Experience supporting geographically dispersed or multi-state employee populations.
- Experience supporting organizational transformation, integration, restructuring, or other significant business change; M&A experience is preferred.
- Experience supporting operational, technology, engineering, infrastructure, transportation, or project-based organizations and/or serving as an HR functional subject matter expert.
- Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent.
About the company
Quarterhill is a holding company focused on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for tolling, safety, and enforcement. It delivers integrated transportation technology by combining hardware, software, and services from its acquired brands (IRD, ETC, Sensor Line, Icoms Detections, VDS) to offer all-electronic tolling (AET), automated weigh-in-motion (WIM), traffic management, virtual weigh stations, and sensor-based vehicle detection. Unlike its earlier IP licensing, it now operates ITS solutions under a unified brand with long-term maintenance contracts and SaaS subscriptions. Its goal is to help toll authorities and other transportation entities increase revenue capture, improve traffic flow, protect infrastructure from overweight vehicles, and enhance road safety through data-driven ITS solutions.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Canada
Founded
1992
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- PennDOT awarded Quarterhill a C$4.6 million WIM maintenance contract on August 20, 2026.
- Oklahoma DOT added a C$5.25 million screening upgrade contract on July 30, 2026.
- Quarterhill raised C$51.75 million in September 2026, funding acquisitions and debt repayment.
What critics are saying
- June 30, 2026 Conduent integration threatens execution, margin discipline, and customer retention.
- Q2 2026 revenue fell to C$42.5 million, exposing dependence on lumpy tolling projects.
- Debt-funded growth and covenants from the May 12, 2026 facility tighten financial flexibility.
What makes Quarterhill unique
- Quarterhill's June 30, 2026 Conduent deal triples tolling scale and backlog.
- Its ITS portfolio spans tolling, WIM, enforcement, and traffic detection across governments.
- TOPAS 2505B registration lets Quarterhill sell TMB-13X radar to UK authorities.
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Health Insurance
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Bereavement Leave
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0%Quarterhill has achieved TOPAS 2505B registration for its TMB-13X multilane intersection radar in the United Kingdom, enabling the company to sell the traffic detection technology to UK transport authorities. The Toronto-based intelligent transportation systems provider can now offer the product to traffic signal controller manufacturers, system integrators and transport authorities across Britain. The TMB-13X provides an above-ground alternative to traditional in-road sensors, monitoring vehicles and cyclists across multiple lanes with up to nine configurable virtual detection loops. The product aims to reduce roadwork, installation costs and traffic disruption associated with in-road sensors. The UK represents a significant market for traffic signal detection, with Transport for London alone operating approximately 6,400 traffic signal sites supported by more than 16,000 traffic detectors. The TOPAS-registered TMB-13X is now available for order.
Quarterhill, a global leader in Intelligent Transportation System solutions, has closed a bought deal private placement, issuing 20,867,100 common shares at CAD$2.48 per share for gross proceeds of CAD$51.75 million. ATB Cormark Capital Markets and Roth Canada served as co-lead underwriters for the offering. The company plans to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, working capital, debt repayment, and funding growth initiatives, including future acquisitions. Company insiders subscribed for 806,500 shares, representing approximately CAD$2 million of the total raise. All securities issued are subject to a four-month statutory hold period in Canada. Quarterhill's platforms process billions of transactions annually and help transportation agencies optimise traffic management using artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. The company trades on the TSX under QTRH and on OTCQX under QTRHF.
Quarterhill Inc. has announced a $35 million bought deal private placement. The Canadian intelligent transportation system company will issue 14,113,000 common shares at $2.48 per share through underwriters ATB Cormark Capital Markets and Roth Canada, Inc. The underwriters have an option to purchase an additional 15% of shares, which could raise total proceeds to approximately $40.25 million. Quarterhill plans to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, working capital, and growth initiatives, including future acquisitions. The offering is expected to close on or about 16 September 2026, subject to regulatory approvals including conditional approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange. Quarterhill is listed on the TSX under symbol QTRH and on the OTCQX Best Market as QTRHF.
Quarterhill partners with PennDOT to support commercial vehicle monitoring technology infrastructure. Aug 20, 2026, 08:00 ET $4.6 million multi-year agreement helps modernize Pennsylvania's commercial vehicle monitoring infrastructure with accurate, real-time traffic data TORONTO, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill" or the "Company") (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF), a leading technology innovator providing next-generation, AI-driven Intelligent Transportation System ("ITS") solutions, is pleased to announce that it has secured a contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ("PennDOT") to provide ongoing maintenance, calibration, and support services for the Commonwealth's Weigh-In-Motion ("WIM") program. The agreement is valued at approximately $4.6 million over an initial three-year term with options to extend for an additional two years. As transportation agencies move to modernize critical roadway infrastructure through intelligent commercial vehicle monitoring, automated data collection, and connected transportation systems, this award reinforces Quarterhill's role as a trusted technology partner. Quarterhill will deliver scheduled maintenance, emergency repair services, and system calibration for PennDOT's network of planning and compliance WIM sites across the state, including support for new site installations, upgrades, and reporting integration with PennDOT's Field Operations Manager system. These services help ensure the continuous collection of accurate, real-time commercial vehicle and traffic data, supporting infrastructure planning, freight mobility, roadway safety, weight compliance, and more informed transportation decision-making across the Commonwealth. "Reliable and accurate vehicle data is fundamental to maintaining safe and efficient transportation networks," said Chuck Myers, CEO of Quarterhill. "Through our partnership with PennDOT, we are supporting data-driven decision-making that helps protect infrastructure investments, improve safety, and optimize commercial vehicle operations across Pennsylvania." The award further strengthens Quarterhill's long-standing relationships with transportation agencies across North America and reflects the Company's commitment to helping customers modernize transportation infrastructure through advanced ITS technologies. In 2026 alone, the Company has secured contracts with agencies in Oklahoma, Illinois, Indiana, California, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. About Quarterhill Quarterhill is a global leader in the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) industry, advancing mobility through smart infrastructure solutions that reduce congestion, improve roadway safety, and create more sustainable travel. Each year, Quarterhill's platforms process billions of transactions, perform compliance and safety inspections on millions of commercial vehicles, and enable transportation agencies worldwide to optimize thousands of lanes of traffic to improve travel for everyone. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, Quarterhill's platform delivers automation and predictive insight to help agencies manage transportation networks more efficiently. By working in close partnership with governments, communities, and industry leaders, Quarterhill is building today's connected roadways while shaping the next generation of intelligent, resilient mobility. Quarterhill is listed on the TSX under the symbol QTRH and on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol QTRHF. For more information, please visit: www.quarterhill.com Forward-looking Information This news release contains forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Such forward-looking statements relate to future events, conditions or future financial performance of Quarterhill based on future economic conditions and courses of action. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of any words such as "seek", "anticipate", "budget", "plan", "goal", "expect" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, assumptions, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Material risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this news release include, among others, demand for Quarterhill's products and services; general economic and market conditions; competition; risks relating to technological advances and cyber-security; and other risks set forth in the Company's most recent annual information form available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. Material factors and assumptions used to develop the forward-looking statements contained in this news release include, among others: Quarterhill's ability to execute on its business plan; demand for Quarterhill's products and services; operating assumptions; and financial projections and cost estimates. Quarterhill has no intention, and undertakes no obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. SOURCE Quarterhill Inc.
Quarterhill (TSE:QTRH) director acquires C$39,520.00 in stock. August 15, 2026 by InsiderTrades.com Key points. * Director Stephen Smith purchased 13,000 Quarterhill shares at an average price of C$3.04, investing C$39,520 and increasing his direct stake by 76.47% to 30,000 shares. * Quarterhill reported a quarterly loss of C$0.07 per share on revenue of C$60.40 million, alongside a negative 33.64% net margin and negative 50.09% return on equity. * ATB Cormark upgraded Quarterhill to "top pick" and raised its price target to C$5.00; the stock has a consensus "Strong Buy" rating from analysts. Quarterhill Inc. (TSE:QTRH - Get Free Report) Director Stephen Smith purchased 13,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, August 14th. The shares were bought at an average cost of C$3.04 per share, for a total transaction of C$39,520.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 30,000 shares in the company, valued at C$91,200. This trade represents a 76.47% increase in their position. Quarterhill stock performance. Shares of QTRH stock opened at C$3.10 on Friday. Quarterhill Inc. has a 52-week low of C$0.89 and a 52-week high of C$3.33. The company has a quick ratio of 2.58, a current ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 72.54. The stock has a market cap of C$371.94 million, a PE ratio of -7.00, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.46 and a beta of 0.09. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of C$2.41 and a 200-day simple moving average of C$1.69. Quarterhill (TSE:QTRH - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, August 13th. The company reported C($0.07) EPS for the quarter. The company had revenue of C$60.40 million for the quarter. Quarterhill had a negative return on equity of 50.09% and a negative net margin of 33.64%. On average, equities analysts expect that Quarterhill Inc. will post 0.0200567 EPS for the current year. Analyst upgrades and downgrades. Discover more Insider trading data E-Commerce Services Separately, ATB Cormark Capital Markets upgraded shares of Quarterhill from an "outperform" rating to a "top pick" rating and raised their price target for the company from C$4.40 to C$5.00 in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and a consensus price target of C$5.00. Quarterhill company profile. Quarterhill is a global leader in the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) industry, advancing mobility through smart infrastructure solutions that reduce congestion, improve roadway safety, and create more sustainable travel. Each year, Quarterhill's platforms process billions of transactions, perform compliance and safety inspections on millions of commercial vehicles, and enable transportation agencies worldwide to optimize thousands of lanes of traffic to improve travel for everyone. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, Quarterhill's platform delivers automation and predictive insight to help agencies manage transportation networks more efficiently. This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from InsiderTrades.com in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate reporting. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected]. Insider Buying or Selling at Quarterhill? Sign-up to receive InsiderTrades.com's daily insider buying and selling report for Quarterhill and related companies. From Our Partners