HR Consultant

LeverageTek Staffing Solutions; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 55,104,000 - 96,432,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing solutions company is seeking an experienced HR Consultant for a 6-month contract in Ottawa, ON. The successful candidate will oversee core HR processes, support team members, and collaborate with business partners to enhance HR operations. Ideal applicants should possess extensive HR operations experience, strong prioritization and mentorship skills. The role includes competitive hourly compensation and the opportunity to work part-time on-site. Join a committed and inclusive team that values diverse perspectives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing HR processes like onboarding/offboarding and employee lifecycle administration.
• Proven ability to handle ambiguity and manage a high workload efficiently.
• Experience guiding junior HR staff and providing mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive core HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Mentor and support HR team members in delivering on responsibilities.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

HR Operations Experience

Prioritization and Judgment

Mentorship

Team Leadership

Tools

HRIS

HR technology

Job description

LeverageTek is actively seeking a HR Consultant for a 6-month contract with its Ottawa-based customer.

Work Location

The successful candidate will be required to work 3x/week on-site at the customer headquarters in GTA or Ottawa, ON.

Key Tasks

• Oversee and drive core HR processes across the employee life cycle, with a strong focus on onboarding during high-volume hiring.
• Mentor and support one junior and one intermediate HR team member, helping them develop and deliver on their responsibilities.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to ensure seamless HR operations.
• Interact with employees to facilitate HR processes and resolve HR-related queries.
• Focus on operational execution and process improvement.
• Quickly identify priorities and ensure timely completion of critical HR tasks.

Key Qualifications

• Extensive HR Operations Experience – Deep, hands-on experience managing HR processes like onboarding/offboarding, employee lifecycle administration, benefits, HR systems, and data management, especially in complex or high-growth organizations.
• Strong Prioritization, Judgment, and Execution Skills – Ability to handle ambiguity, identify urgent needs without constant guidance, manage a high workload, and deliver results efficiently.
• Mentorship and Team Leadership – Experience guiding and supporting junior HR staff, providing direction without becoming a bottleneck, and reducing dependency on senior leadership for day-to-day decisions.

Qualifications

• Exposure to operational process improvement projects.
• Familiarity with HR best practices and employment legislation in Canada.
• Proven experience as an HR consultant or interim HR generalist.
• Strong prioritization, organizational, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to integrate quickly and deliver results with minimal onboarding.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient with HRIS and HR technology.
• Experience in high-growth or change environments.

Compensation

Hourly Rate Negotiable

About LeverageTek Staffing Solutions

Founded in 2003, LeverageTek provides end-to-end, cross-functional staffing solutions throughout North America. We are a trusted partner to leading private and public sector organizations and experts in talent solutions that create optimal business outcomes.

Don’t let our name fool you. Our roots are in technology, but we are also a proven leader in accounting and finance, sales and marketing, human resources, supply chain, and legal talent acquisition. We offer contract and permanent staffing, executive search, talent mapping, management consultancy, and contractor payroll management.

LeverageTek is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our customers, the candidates we represent, and the diverse communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other. LeverageTek is committed to employment equity and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, and marital status.

Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.

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