Dropbox is a Virtual First company. For this role, we are currently only authorized to hire candidates from the following provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.
Role Description
At Dropbox, people are at the heart of everything we do — all in pursuit of driving business impact. We’re looking for a Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support senior leaders within G&A, partnering closely to strengthen organizational health, develop talent, and deliver effective people programs. You’ll operate independently across core HRBP responsibilities, serving as a trusted advisor and problem-solver in a complex, fast-moving environment. You’ll balance strong judgment and influence with hands-on execution, helping leaders navigate people challenges while ensuring programs land effectively for teams.
Our HRBP team’s mission is simple but powerful: empower leaders and employees to do their best work. We do this by aligning people strategies with business goals, enabling growth and innovation while strengthening our culture. At Dropbox, we pride ourselves on being a Virtual First company that gives people the freedom to work where they’re most effective, while also fostering strong connections and collaboration. Joining our team means shaping not only our people strategy but also the future of how work gets done.
Responsibilities
Partner with senior leaders to support organizational health, team effectiveness, and business performance within aligned client groups.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing thoughtful guidance, candid feedback, and practical coaching on people-related decisions.
Lead and execute core People Rhythm processes (performance, compensation, talent planning, engagement) with consistency, quality, and attention to detail.
Apply sound judgment across HR disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, compensation, and talent development.
Support organizational design and change initiatives within scoped areas, helping teams navigate change effectively.
Champion Dropbox’s values by embedding them into day-to-day people practices and reinforcing a culture of inclusion and accountability.
Use data, insights, and leader input to identify themes, risks, and opportunities, translating them into actionable recommendations.
Navigate ambiguity with confidence, prioritizing effectively and driving outcomes through influence and execution.
Collaborate closely with People team partners (COEs, People Ops, Legal) to deliver integrated and scalable solutions.
Requirements
7+ years of progressive HR experience, including meaningful time in HR Business Partner roles supporting senior leaders.
Proven experience advising leaders in complex organizations and solving people challenges with sound judgment.
Experience supporting leaders through organizational change, growth, or restructuring.
Solid depth across multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, compensation, and talent planning.
Demonstrated ability to operate independently across core HRBP areas, with strong execution and follow-through.
Strong relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills across levels and functions.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity, adapting to change, and driving clarity.
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize employee experience as a product, with proven success applying product management principles (roadmapping, user journeys, feature prioritization) to HR initiatives
Proficiency in leveraging design thinking methodologies to deeply understand employee needs, rapidly prototype experience solutions, and implement data-driven iteration cycles that measurably enhance engagement and retention
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Psychology, Communication or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to global and/or distributed teams
Experience contributing to or improving people programs and processes within a function or business unit
Experience leading and developing high-performing HR teams
Familiarity with or expertise in AI industry technologies and ethical principles, and ability to identify related business opportunities in HR. Candidates with a pre-existing comfort level and familiarity using AI to enhance productivity are strongly preferred.
Compensation Canada Pay Range $162,400—$219,600 CAD
The range listed above is the expected annual salary/OTE for this role, subject to change.
Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Company Description
Dropbox isn’t just a workplace—it’s a living lab for more enlightened ways of working. We're a global community of bold visionaries and resourceful doers who are shaping the future of Dropbox—and with it the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the autonomy of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, making space for both meaningful work and meaningful relationships. With our start-up mindset and enterprise-level opportunities, you can be who you are and grow into who you’re meant to be. Here, you can own your impact to make work more intuitive, joyful, and human—for you as a Dropboxer and for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you're ready to push boundaries—and yourself— Dropbox is ready for you.
Team Description
The Dropbox People Team is designing a workplace where every Dropboxer can thrive. We take a human-centered, HR as a Product approach—treating programs like well-crafted products shaped by employee and candidate needs, informed by data, and backed by actionable insights. Our team continuously innovates to attract, develop, and retain world-class talent while building a culture of experimentation, craft, and community. From fostering connection in our Virtual First model to scaling HR systems and offering personalized learning tools, we build experiences that evolve with our people. We think big, act fast, and adapt with agility—grounded in outcomes, empathy, and clear communication.
Areas of work include Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnership, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, and Employee Experience.
Benefits
Dropbox is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all Dropboxers and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage*
Retirement savings through a defined contribution pension or savings plan**
Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off, paid holidays, Volunteer Time Off, and more, allowing you time to unplug, unwind, and refresh
Income Protection Plans: Life and disability insurance*
Business Travel Protection: Travel medical and accident insurance*
Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that’s wellness, learning and development, food and groceries, and much more
Parental benefits including: Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Adoptions and Surrogacy support, and Lactation support
Mental health and wellness benefits
Additional benefits details are available upon request.
- Where group plans are not available, allowances may be provided
**Benefit, amount, and type are dependent on geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy
Dropbox supports responsible use of AI for preparation, but misrepresentation of skills or experience is not permitted. See our AI philosophy .
Dropbox is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work. A big part of that effort is our support for members and allies of internal groups like Asians at Dropbox, BlackDropboxers, enABLE, TODOS (Latinx), Pridebox (LGBTQ), Vets at Dropbox, and Women at Dropbox.
