As a boutique Human Capital consulting firm Allen Leigh Consulting provides holistic services to some of Canadas most exciting professional firms family businesses nonprofits 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 highpotential leaders we provide tailormade 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 fullservice HR solutions.
If youre looking for a role with a highly engaged tightknit 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 fulllifecycle 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 closeknit team you will be responsible for providing HR supports in the areas of new employee onboarding role clarity 90day plans HR employment law consultation HR software implementation policy development recruitment supports employee engagement performance management total compensation strategy daytoday employee relations and more.
This role requires a highly detailed and selfdriven 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 followthrough.
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 checkins.
- 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 90day and growth plans for all new and developing employees ensuring that they are approved by managers and tracked.
- Execute performance checkins and monthly oneonone 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 policiesbased on our established templates and tailor them to client needs and context.
- Support the ALC talent acquisition teamin 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 adsfor new roles and seek approval from internal hiring managers before going to the market.
- Support with posting job ads on job boards andscreening resumes for role fit as they come in via our ATS.
- Regularly update hiring managerson the progress of the search screened resumes and recommended candidates.
- Conduct behavioural phone screenson selected candidates and take detailed notes based on hiring requirements.
- Send hiring notes to the manager and adviseon recommendations for hire and the next steps.
- Support with drafting employment offers and assist in the negotiation processbetween the candidate and the hiring manager.
- Conduct reference checks and liaise with other providersto conduct background checks as needed.
- Ensure an exceptional client experiencefor both client and candidate.
- Provide followup to all candidatesto 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 projectssuch 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 organizationsto develop a thorough understanding of the organizational health and systems supporting their people processes.
- Conduct salary benchmarking research and compensation analysesfor 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 followup 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 fulltime role working primarily remotely with onsite support at various client sites as needed.
Who You Are
- A bachelors degree in psychology human resources business administration or a related field.
- 2 years of work experience ideally in a clientfacing operational/projectbased role.
- CHRP is an asset.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving 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 clientready.
- Highly organized and selfmotivated 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
- Companywide offsites to build connections in person
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority