HR Review

Aplin; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Aplin is seeking an experienced HR Consultant for a contract opportunity based in Edmonton, AB, Canada, with some travel required. You will conduct a functional review of the HR department to strengthen service delivery, operational efficiency, and strategic effectiveness.

Reporting to the President, you will assess HR processes, identify gaps, and develop actionable recommendations to position HR as a trusted partner across the organization.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in HR leadership, organizational effectiveness, or HR functional reviews.
• Experience developing KPIs, service delivery models, and strategic HR priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience leading organizational change and readiness for technology transformation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive review of HR operations, processes, service delivery, and organizational capacity.
• Identify gaps in operational effectiveness and strategic HR capabilities with actionable solutions.
• Strengthen collaboration and trust between HR and stakeholders with clear processes and standards.
• Develop KPIs to evaluate HR service delivery, efficiency, and outcomes.
• Support prioritization of annual HR objectives aligned with strategic goals.
• Assess readiness for technology transformation and identify development areas.
• Review HR priorities in workforce planning and regional funding considerations.

Skills

HR leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational effectiveness

Change management

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HR Consultant for a contract opportunity to conduct a functional review of a Human Resources department and identify opportunities to strengthen service delivery, operational efficiency, and strategic effectiveness. This position is based in Edmonton, AB and will require some travel.

Reporting directly to the President, this consultant will assess current HR processes, identify organizational gaps, and develop actionable recommendations to improve HR’s role as a trusted, service-oriented partner across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive review of HR operations, processes, service delivery, and organizational capacity.
• Identify gaps in operational effectiveness and strategic HR capabilities, recommending practical solutions and improvements.
• Strengthen collaboration and trust between HR and stakeholders by establishing clear processes, expectations, and service standards.
• Develop measurable performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate HR service delivery, efficiency, and outcomes.
• Support the identification and prioritization of annual HR objectives aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Assess HR’s readiness for future technology transformation and identify areas requiring development.
• Review HR priorities and processes in the context of workforce planning, regional employee requirements, and associated funding considerations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Significant experience in HR leadership, organizational effectiveness, or HR functional reviews.
• Proven ability to assess HR operations, identify systemic gaps, and implement practical, measurable improvements.
• Experience developing KPIs, service delivery models, and strategic HR priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a demonstrated ability to rebuild trust and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience leading organizational change and preparing HR functions for technology transformation is an asset.
• Strong analytical, communication, and change management skills.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities.

To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits.

• Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
• Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.