Human Resources Consultant

BDO Canada; Brantford; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Canada is seeking a Human Resources Consultant to join their People Advisory service line. The role involves providing customized HR solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients, fostering relationships, and delivering excellent HR services. Candidates should have a strong HR background, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to adapt to changing client needs.

Benefits

Flexible benefits from day one

Market leading personal time off policy

Reimbursement for wellness initiatives

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience delivering HR services.
• Strong knowledge of Employment Standards Act and labour relations.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and organize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Deliver HR consulting services tailored to organization’s needs.
• Participate in the proposal development process.

Skills

Problem-solving

Client-first mindset

Clear communication

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma or post-secondary degree in Human Resources

CHRP or CHRL designation

Job description

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a Human Resources Consultant to join our People Advisory service line where we support clients with customized, practical human resources solutions that help organizations grow and succeed. In this role, you will support a diverse portfolio of external clients, providing both ongoing and project-based HR consulting services tailored to each organization’s unique needs. This position offers hybrid flexibility, with an expectation of being in the office three days per week.

• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients
• Deliver high quality work and excellent HR Consulting services to our clients with respect to full scale HR including and not limited to operational HR support, policy review and development, performance management, employee relations, compensation review and analysis (creating wage grids), provide health and safety support and legislative documentation
• Assist in the development and provision of training to clients as required
• Track expenses and time against project budgets
• Participate in the proposal development process
• Develop and prepare materials for external workshops, speaking engagements, and HR communications
• Organize and facilitate meetings in person and virtually
• Enter and maintain records relating to business development activities
• Provide support to the People Advisory team as required
• Demonstrate strong technical and professional knowledge and continuously strive to learn and develop
• Remain current with developments and trends in consulting services capabilities and industry knowledge through research and professional development activities
• Flexibility and ability to travel locally to client sites as needed
  
  
  

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.
  
  
  

Your Experience And Education

• You have a diploma or post-secondary degree in Human Resources or a related field
• You hold, or are working toward, a CHRP or CHRL designation (considered an asset)
• You bring 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering a wide range of HR services
• You have strong working knowledge of the Employment Standards Act, with familiarity in WSIB, labour relations, OHSA, and pay equity audits
• You’re a proactive problem-solver who brings a client-first mindset and adapts quickly to changing needs
• You communicate clearly—both in writing and in person—and tailor your approach to different audiences
• You’re organized, able to manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You’re open to local travel on an as-needed basis, recognizing it may occasionally be required to support client relationships or business needs
  
  
  

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
  
  
  

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

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