Human Resources Consultant

Location: Greater Toronto Area (Hybrid) - 3 days on site
Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills required
Duration: 6- 12 Month Contract

About the Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced People Strategy Consultant to lead high-impact HR transformation initiatives for a dynamic, national organization. This is an exciting opportunity to influence enterprise-wide people strategies by driving projects that strengthen organizational effectiveness, modernize HR programs, and support long-term business success.

Reporting to the Vice President, People, you'll work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to deliver strategic initiatives across job architecture, pay equity, talent management, compensation, payroll governance, and succession planning. If you're passionate about leading complex transformation projects and creating scalable people solutions, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact.

What's In It for You
Join a collaborative leadership team where your expertise will directly influence organizational strategy and employee experience. You'll lead enterprise-wide initiatives, partner with executive stakeholders, and gain exposure to complex transformation projects that shape the future of the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic HR professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, driving change, and delivering measurable business outcomes.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll lead organization-wide initiatives related to job architecture, job evaluation, job descriptions, and pay equity, partnering with leaders and external consultants to ensure consistency, compliance, and internal equity.
• You'll oversee the redesign of talent management processes, aligning succession planning, talent reviews, and employee development programs with the organization's competency framework and future workforce needs.
• You'll provide strategic guidance on compensation structure reviews, implementation planning, and change management activities to support organizational adoption of revised programs and practices.
• You'll assess payroll governance, process controls, and documentation, identifying opportunities to strengthen compliance, operational efficiency, and risk management.
• You'll partner with business leaders to identify critical roles, develop succession planning frameworks, and support workforce planning initiatives that strengthen organizational resilience.
• You'll develop executive-level dashboards, reports, HR Committee presentations, and strategic recommendations that provide meaningful workforce insights and support informed decision-making.
• You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Legal, and external partners, to support strategic people initiatives and enterprise transformation projects.

Skills and Qualifications
• 10+ years of progressive experience leading strategic Human Resources, organizational effectiveness, compensation, talent management, or business transformation initiatives.
• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional designation such as CHRL, CHRE, CCP, CPA, or a related credential is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: job architecture, job evaluation, pay equity, compensation design, talent management, succession planning, workforce planning, payroll governance, or organizational effectiveness.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide projects, managing multiple stakeholders, and influencing senior leaders through periods of organizational change.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex data into strategic recommendations.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, labour market trends, HR governance, and the use of people analytics to support business decisions.

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.