We are looking for an experienced HR Consultant to support a dynamic environment through a Contract engagement. This role will provide strategic and hands-on guidance to strengthen recruitment practices, improve team effectiveness, and build more consistent people processes across the HR function. The successful candidate will work closely with a small HR team to identify opportunities for improvement, coach staff on sound talent practices, and help create greater visibility and structure within the hiring lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Assess current HR and recruitment operations to identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve overall function performance.
- Review team structure and working relationships across the HR department to recommend practical approaches that enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Partner with HR leaders and advisors to strengthen talent acquisition practices, including intake, pre-screening, candidate evaluation, and hiring coordination.
- Provide coaching and guidance to HR team members on recruitment best practices, interviewing approaches, and consistent candidate assessment methods.
- Help define clearer workflows, service expectations, and accountability measures to improve transparency throughout the hiring process.
- Analyze skill levels within the HR team and highlight development needs that support stronger delivery across people programs.
- Advise on the alignment of responsibilities between talent acquisition, total rewards, and broader HR functions to reduce overlap and confusion.
- Support the implementation of improved people processes and technology-related recruitment practices as the organization modernizes its HR approach.
- Demonstrated experience leading HR consulting or advisory work focused on organizational effectiveness, talent acquisition, and process improvement.
- Strong knowledge of HCM and HRMS platforms, with the ability to support HR teams through changes in tools and workflows.
- Background in human resources administration, including policy, procedures, and HR operational best practices.
- Experience coaching HR professionals and hiring stakeholders on screening, assessment, and recruitment planning.
- Solid understanding of talent management, talent planning, and talent sourcing within complex organizational settings.
- Ability to evaluate team capabilities, identify skill gaps, and recommend practical development strategies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and guide teams in a collaborative manner.
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