As a boutique Human Capital consulting firm, Allen Leigh Consulting provides holistic services to some of Canada’s most exciting professional firms, family businesses, non-profits, and academic institutions. Our consulting philosophy is one of collaborative practice. As organizational consultants, we see our role as supplementing the knowledge in the room and assisting in creating lasting solutions that fit the culture and realities of the client organization. From talent strategy to organizational development to coaching services for high-potential leaders, we provide tailor-made human capital solutions to suit every one of our clients.
Our values are Hustle, Humanity, Health, and Honesty. We look to partner with socially focused organizations and leaders and provide 4 core areas of services: succession planning, culture consulting, leadership acceleration, and full-service HR solutions.
If you’re looking for a role with a highly engaged, tight-knit team, an exciting variety of clients, then this is the role for you.
About the Role
The HR Advisor works in close collaboration with the other HR Advisors, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition Partner, and Managing Partner to support both full-lifecycle HR advisory services to our retained clients, professional recruitment support, and general support on strategic projects related to organizational design, human capital projects, and culture assessment.
Working within a close-knit team, you will be responsible for providing HR supports in the areas of new employee onboarding, role clarity, 90-day plans, HR employment law consultation, HR software implementation, policy development, recruitment supports, employee engagement, performance management, total compensation strategy, day-to-day employee relations, and more.
This role requires a highly detailed and self-driven individual who is known for being an excellent written + verbal communicator. The work requires a pragmatic approach, wisdom, and discernment. With the high volume of work that we manage, a successful candidate must be an organized professional who can quickly build rapport with others and has a strong sense of follow-through.
What You Will Do
HR Retained Services (40% of role – supporting HR Business Partners)
Support the full life cycle of the employee experience from onboarding, thriving in role, to offboarding well. Includes employee check-ins.
Create HR letters for managers to deliver based on our templates, including but not limited to offer letters, termination notices, disciplinary notes, performance improvement plans, etc.
Administer HRIS, ensuring that all data is up to date and accurate.
Create, track & revise 90-day and growth plans for all new and developing employees, ensuring that they are approved by managers and tracked.
Execute performance check-ins and monthly one-on-one programs for clients, track metrics on program performance and send out reminders to managers.
Be available to both employees and managers to answer any HR questions related to legal compliance, company policies, etc., and assist the team in navigating through tricky HR situations.
Draft/update employee handbooks and new policies based on our established templates and tailor them to client needs and context.
Support the ALC talent acquisition team in drafting role profiles and supporting the team in sourcing, resume screening, phone screening, and selecting candidates for open roles as needed during times of high demand.
Keep abreast of new legal trends & advise clients on new compliance concerns. Updating policies and handbooks as required.
Jumping in where needed to support the client and team.
Professional Recruitment (20% of role – supporting Talent Acquisition Partner)
Develop strong relationships with leaders in client organizations, supporting the hiring lead and acting as an advisor on core recruitment.
Advise on job titles, compensation ranges, and job ads for new roles and seek approval from internal hiring managers before going to the market.
Support with posting job ads on job boards and screening resumes for role fit as they come in via our ATS.
Regularly update hiring managers on the progress of the search, screened resumes, and recommended candidates.
Conduct behavioural phone screens on selected candidates and take detailed notes based on hiring requirements.
Send hiring notes to the manager and advise on recommendations for hire and the next steps.
Support with drafting employment offers and assist in the negotiation process between the candidate and the hiring manager.
Conduct reference checks and liaise with other providers to conduct background checks as needed.
Ensure an exceptional client experience for both client and candidate.
Provide follow-up to all candidates to close the loop and/or notify them of next steps.
Human Capital Project Support (30% of role – supporting the HR Business Partners and Managing Partner)
Support the execution of a variety of additional strategic projects such as Succession Planning, Employee Value Proposition development, Strategic Planning, HR Audits, etc.
Conduct research, data analysis, and policy reviews to support the initial phase of all new client projects, ensuring a wholesome review of the current state and consolidating these insights in templated decks for the Managing Partner to build off.
Administer comprehensive surveys and HR audits of our client organizations to develop a thorough understanding of the organizational health and systems supporting their people processes.
Conduct salary benchmarking research and compensation analyses for a variety of total rewards projects, working closely with the HR Business Partners on data analysis, band creation and recommendations.
Leadership Program Support (10% of role – supporting the Managing Partner)
Collaborate with the Managing Partner to develop and refine leadership program content, including creating PowerPoint presentations, workshop materials, and participant resources.
Facilitate introductory calls with program participants to gather insights, set expectations, and build engagement prior to the sessions.
Draft and send introductory emails, calendar invites, and follow-up communication to participants and clients to ensure seamless engagement before, during, and after programs.
Attend leadership programs to assist with facilitation logistics, manage breakout sessions, and troubleshoot issues to ensure smooth delivery.
Set up and manage virtual workshops via Zoom, including technical setup, screen sharing, and breakout room coordination.
This is a full-time role working primarily remotely, with onsite support at various client sites as needed.
Who You Are
A bachelor’s degree in psychology, human resources, business administration, or a related field.
2 years of work experience, ideally in a client-facing, operational/project-based role.
CHRP is an asset.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct research, data analysis, and report writing.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
A true passion for HR with experience administering HR processes and keeping informed on the latest HR trends and changes to best practices.
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to make deliverables client-ready.
Highly organized and self-motivated to complete work promptly with minimal oversight.
Willingness to travel to local client sites from time to time.
Our Company Perks
Competitive base salary
3 weeks of paid vacation + 5 Personal Days
Full Health Benefits from Day 1
Home office allowance
Professional development opportunities
Opportunity for meaningful growth
Company-wide offsites to build connections in person
